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How and Why to Activate Thinking at the Beginning of a Lesson

  • Post author:Stan Swanson
  • Post published:June 9, 2025
  • Post category:Teaching Professor
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During World War II, the US Department of Defense wanted to make planes that were strong enough to resist bullets but light enough to move quickly. They realized that putting…

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Becoming an Informal Faculty Mentor

  • Post author:Stan Swanson
  • Post published:June 9, 2025
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Think for a moment about your faculty colleagues who have generously shared their time and talents to help you thrive in academia. Much of your current success may be due…

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Snark, Schisms, and Choosing Sides: The Hybrid Faculty Meeting

  • Post author:Stan Swanson
  • Post published:June 9, 2025
  • Post category:Teaching Professor
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Let’s add a few squares to this popular bingo card to represent the hybrid faculty meeting experience: In-person attendees roll their eyes when a Zoomer’s audio cuts out; administrator clearly…

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