Beckie Supiano writes about teaching, learning, and the human interactions that shape them. Follow her on Twitter @becksup, or drop her a line at beckie.supiano@chronicle.com.
Stories by this Author
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'Anticipatory Obedience'New and Proposed Laws in Florida and Texas Are Already Reshaping the College Classroom
Vaguely worded legislation is having far-reaching effects on how professors teach. -
Teaching
Why Are Grades Going Up?
Readers share insights into whether grade inflation tells the whole story. -
Teaching
How to Create Livelier Asynchronous Discussions
Students can get stuck at the level of information-sharing. Here’s how to help them pass it. -
Teaching
How Professors — and Colleges — Can Lower the Risk of ‘Ungrading’
One obstacle to trying a new teaching practice: student course evaluations. -
Teaching
Could a Few Emails From You Boost Student Success?
A new study shows that personalized messages from instructors about how to improve students’ course performance can raise their grades. -
Teaching
The Pros and Cons of Co-Created Course Policies
Readers share what they’ve learned from letting students weigh in on attendance and assignments. -
Brave New World
Will ChatGPT Change How Professors Assess Learning?
It won’t be easy without their colleges’ support. -
Teaching
More Ideas on Becoming a Better Teacher
A faculty developer offers a solution to the problem described in my recent article on evidence-based teaching -
What the Evidence Says
Professors Have Been Urged to Adopt More-Effective Teaching Practices. Why Are Their Results So Mixed?
One big reason: They’re not always doing what they think they’re doing. -
Teaching
A University-Wide Language for Learning
A new initiative at the University of Iowa aims to create a common vocabulary for students, professors, and staff.
