First Day(s) of Class
The first days of class are important in setting the tone for what is to come, and it is crucial to think carefully about how you present yourself and how you get the course established. The links in...
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Materials Used During the Winter 2014 SessionMaterials Used During the Fall 2013 SessionMaterials Used During the Winter 2013 SessionAdditional ResourcesFall 2012 Resource Packet Contains various tips...
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First Day Resources
As winter term wraps up, many U-M teachers are thinking ahead to their spring and summer courses. When teaching in a short semester with a limited number of class sessions, it's especially important to...
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Breaking the Ice with Your Students
With the beginning of the semester just around the corner, many instructors are strategizing about how best to start productive classroom conversations. Students who speak even briefly at the beginning...
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Sample IcebreakersA list of general and content-based icebreakers for the classroom.Learner-Centered Teaching Techniques A collection of teaching techniques, arranged on a spectrum from more simple to...
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Resources for the First Days of Teaching
What are effective ways to get to know my students and create a positive learning environment from the very beginning of the term? How can I pique students' curiosity about the course material? How can...
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