Unfortunately, I don't have the bandwidth to put together a big shindig like last year (nearly all of which was @thomasjtobin.bsky.social#POD24 want to hang out for a bit, we'll meet at 8:00 on the Monday of the conference at the ARC Bar in the hotel. Spread the word!
I don’t brag about my colleagues often enough. It’s great to work with @josheyler.bsky.social@liznorell.bsky.socialumcetl.substack.com/p/celebratin...
Two CETL educators are releasing books this semester—and the UM community is invited to their launch parties!
Creating some starter packs! This is one is focused on teaching & learning in higher ed. go.bsky.app/VDmrMSi
So enjoyed this conversation with Josh, as well as the next one, which is focused on hope-filled action.
I recently recorded a two-episode arc for the amazing @bonni208.bsky.social's Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. The first episode, "Even More Problems with Grades," came out today, and next week's episode will deal with solutions. Hope you listen and enjoy! teachinginhighered.com/podcast/even...
Josh Eyler shares even more problems with grades on episode 533 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast
At long last, it is publication day for my new book *Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, and What We Can Do about It*! Although some pre-orders have been rolling out early, today is the official release date. www.amazon.com/Failing-Our-... 1/x
Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, and What We Can Do about It [Eyler, Joshua R.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, and What We Can Do about It
In my workshop, I discussed some ways to think about a syllabus: A syllabus is an invitation. A syllabus is an intellectual provocation. A syllabus is an articulation of your teaching philosophy. A syllabus is an expression of care. A syllabus is a promise but is *not* a contract.
Our team held three workshops this week to help instructors get ready for classes next week. Here's our ICYMI (with resources)! @empittsdonahoe.bsky.social @josheyler.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/umcetl/p...
CETL hosted three workshops for instructors in the week before classes started. Here are some highlights.
It's thirty years since I began my career as a higher ed educator, and whew, it's been a journey. (Some of it is captured in PoK!) A special high-five to all the TAs and graduate instructors starting out today. You'll be great! bit.ly/OrderPoK
Academia is not, by and large, a kind place. Individualism and competition are what count. But without kindness at its core, Catherine Denial suggests, highe...
If you’re thinking about how to introduce your alternative grading system to students on the syllabus and in the first weeks of class, I’ve gathered some ideas on my blog! Links below:
UM CETL in the news, summer edition, where our intrepid team shows up on podcasts, articles, and conferences, and in book news! I'm proud to be a part of this team with @josheyler.bsky.social@empittsdonahoe.bsky.social@derekbruff.bsky.socialumcetl.substack.com/p/cetl-in-th...
The CETL team was busy this summer, and our semi-regular news roundup has a little something for everyone--grading, hot takes on higher ed, accessible conferences, and time management.