January 6, 2025Attending to Equity in Work-Integrated Learningby Jessie L. Moore and Nolan SchultheisMaking College “Worth It” – Season 2, Episode 5 In this episode, Anne-Marie Fannon and Soumya Garg from the Work-Learn Institute at the University of Waterloo share new research on the work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences of equity deserving groups. They…
September 3, 2024The Importance of Asking for Helpby Kaz KellyThere is a saying that I’m sure many of you have heard, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” It means that in order to get what you need, you have to fight for it; it won’t simply be given to…
July 9, 2024The Power of a Voice (as a Neurodivergent Learner)by Kira CampagnaThere is nothing more powerful than a voice in the world of education. I was diagnosed with a learning disability, dyslexia, when I was in first grade. I was lucky in that they spotted my dyslexia at a young age….
June 4, 2024Transitions . . . Uneven and Uneasyby Caroline J. KetchamI have landed in a season of transitions as a mom and as a professional. My oldest, Elliot, is headed to college in the fall, my youngest, Liam, will be starting high school, and I will start a new role…
May 21, 2024A CEL Research Seminar on Neuroinclusive Engaged Learningby Caroline J. KetchamThis summer we launch a multi-year, multi-institutional research seminar through the Center for Engaged Learning focused on “Affirming and Inclusive Engaged Learning for Neurodivergent Students.” As with all the seminars, the lead-up to this has been a multi-year process with…
May 20, 2024Motivating Faculty to Practice Self-Reflection for DEI by Dhvani Toprani and Matt WittsteinLimed: Teaching with a TwistSeason 2, Episode 9 How does understanding yourself improve your practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom? This month, our guest Carla Fullwood talks to Dhvani Toprani about how to get faculty to engage…
March 28, 2024Historically Marginalized Students and the First-Year Experienceby Emma Calhoun60-Second SoTL – Episode 53 This week’s episode explores a recent article about sense of community in first-year seminars: Metzger, Kelsey J., Jake Wright, Robert M. Erdmann, Bronson Lemer, and Rachel L. Olson. 2022. “Mileage May Vary: How Sense of Community…
January 15, 2024Fostering Diverse Cultural Identities by Dhvani Toprani and Matt WittsteinLimed: Teaching with a TwistSeason 2, Episode 5 Tugçe Aldemir recently transitioned into an Assistant Professor position at Texas A&M University in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture. As an international faculty member from Turkey, she is especially aware…
November 20, 2023Understanding and Evaluating Online Course Accessibilityby Dhvani Toprani and Matt WittsteinLimed: Teaching with a TwistSeason 2, Episode 3 Rafael da Silva teaches e-Learning design and development courses at Boise State University. As an instructional designer, Rafael is passionate about ensuring his course materials are accessible for his students. In this…
October 31, 2023Perspectives on Mentoring International Students: Part 1 — Introductionby Takudzwa "Titch" MadzimaThe transition from high school to university is often a challenging one that includes many adjustments. This transition can be especially challenging when an undergraduate or graduate student moves to another country and/or continent for their education. Studying in a…
