by Mohammad Ahmed | Dec 3, 2025 | Faculty Success Stories, Pedagogy, Podcasting
This post is the last in a projected three-part series exploring innovative use of podcasting in the classroom by UChicago faculty and instructors. Be sure to read parts one and two as well. Helping students engage with and present complex science to the public is a...
by Michael Hernandez | Dec 2, 2025 | Pedagogy
“A reading list is both the heart that animates a course of study and the skeleton on which the course is built.” – William Germano and Kit Nicholls, Syllabus: The Remarkable, Unremarkable Document That Changes Everything While students engaging deeply with...
by Thomas Keith | Nov 6, 2025 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Instructional design, Panopto, Pedagogy, Services
Introduction: Two Approaches to Academic Honesty At the University of Chicago, each incoming first-year student receives a copy of Charles Lipson’s book Doing Honest Work in College. Much more than a symbolic gift, this is a reminder that academic honesty is vital if...
by Thomas Keith | Aug 25, 2025 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Pedagogy
In building an atmosphere of trust between instructors and students, it is vital to set clear expectations. Research bears this out: a 2025 survey of students carried out by Inside Higher Ed found that 34% of respondents considered “clear, consistent expectations” to...
by Mohammad Ahmed | Aug 12, 2025 | Pedagogy, Poll Everywhere
If you’re looking for a seamless way to track class attendance while enhancing student engagement, Poll Everywhere offers robust features specifically designed for higher education environments. We have outlined several strategies you can use with Poll...