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January 16, 2024

Mentoring Relationships That Go “Beneath the Surface”

by Ryan W. Erck

Over the past few decades, numerous scholars have conducted research on mentoring relationships in college (Crisp and Cruz 2009; Jacobi 1991). Although much has been explored and written about mentoring undergraduates, Vandermaas-Peeler and Moore (2022) recently articulated a summative and…

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December 18, 2023

PodCases: Using Podcasts to Enhance Case Study Pedagogy

by Matt Wittstein

Limed: Teaching with a TwistSeason 2, Episode 4 Justin Shaffer teaches Anatomy and Physiology, among other Biomedical and Chemical Engineering courses at Colorado School of Mines. He introduces the idea of PodCases, using popular podcasts to engage his students with…

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December 12, 2023

The Big M.A.C of Academic Mentorship

by Tiffanie Grant

In the realm of crafting my culinary-inspired blog posts, a pattern seems to have emerged, one that I’ve unconsciously adhered to. So, if the title of this particular blog post conjured thoughts of the iconic Big Mac from McDonald’s, I…

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December 5, 2023

A Preliminary Framework for Artificial Intelligence–Supported Assessments: Models of Assessment and Feedback

by Aaron Trocki

Since interviewing Rachel Forsyth a couple months ago, I have been writing and piloting assessments that incorporate artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT. My work was in response to her consideration of how AI could be used to help students and…

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November 14, 2023

Traditional and Alternative Approaches to Grading: Models of Assessment and Feedback

by Aaron Trocki

Recently, a colleague and I reconnected at a professional conference and discussed my efforts in writing this blog series. We have known each other for about seven years and have always enjoyed talking shop and joking around. In an effort…

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October 31, 2023

Perspectives on Mentoring International Students: Part 1 — Introduction

by Takudzwa "Titch" Madzima

The 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…

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October 24, 2023

Inevitable Tensions and Some Good News: Models of Assessment and Feedback

by Aaron Trocki

About two years ago, my wife and I had numerous conversations about her job satisfaction. At that time, she had worked for the same company for over ten years and had taken on a variety of roles during her tenure….

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October 16, 2023

Try A Claim Game

by Matt Wittstein

Limed: Teaching with a TwistSeason 2, Episode 2 William “Quayd” Snell teaches Rhetoric, Argumentation, and other writing courses at Sinclair Community College and Wright State University. Over the years, he has developed the “Try a Claim Game,” a board game…

October 3, 2023

Perspectives on Assessment and Feedback: Interview with Rachel Forsyth, Part 2

by Aaron Trocki

In my last blog post, I introduced Rachel Forsyth, author of Confident Assessment in Higher Education (2023). She shared her perspectives on what makes assessment practices effective for faculty and students. In this portion of the interview, we moved on…

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September 18, 2023

Preparing Students to be Literate and Critical AI Users

by Matt Wittstein

Limed: Teaching with a TwistSeason 2, Episode 1 Jessica Gisclair, an Associate Professor of Strategic Communications, is wrestling with how artificial intelligence might change her teaching practices. She is optimistic that educators can leverage AI as a tool to enhance…

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