Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Over a Cup of Coffee: November 24th Edition

ProfHacker discusses the potential benefits of cross-disciplinary grading strategies.

Faculty Focus shines a spotlight on one university's innovative "one-room schoolhouse" model for a research-based undergraduate course.

The Teaching Professor summarizes a study on social loafing, one of the greatest challenges to effective group work.

The Chronicle of Higher Education asks if teachers can successfully use an e-book for art history, and the answer may surprise you.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

OVER A CUP OF COFFEE: NOVEMBER 16TH EDITION

Faculty Focus discusses the potential advantages of peer-led team learning.

The Teaching Professor revisits a study that shows even a small amount of writing can promote learning.

ProfHacker comes to the rescue of faculty at the end of the quarter with some much-needed tips on taking a break.

The Chronicle of Higher Education reports on the highest-ever increase in online course enrollment.