Universities every couple of years have to “revamp” and revise their overarching ideas and approaches in order to better prepare their students for their lives after college. BGSU has different programs and goals, like the University Learning Outcomes, which are dedicated to providing a quality education while in college and after. Kim Mooney’s recent article […]
Continue Reading August 14th, 2008
Just last week an article by Andrea L. Foster was published in The Chronicle of Higher Education. The article has been generating plenty of traffic and just as much discussion. If you wonder why the article may be attracting so many readers, please read the first two paragraphs of her article (below) and what she […]
Continue Reading August 1st, 2008
In our most recent Center newsletter we featured a short “Visionary” piece on Maryellen Weimer. Dr. Weimer is the editor of the The Teaching Professor online blog and newsletter, which are dedicated to inspiring “educators committed to creating a better learning environment,” as their website indicates. The staff at The Teaching Professor also have a […]
Continue Reading August 1st, 2008
Developed by Thomas Angelo & K. Patricia Cross, the Teaching Goals Inventory (TGI) allows faculty to examine the needs, outcomes, and goals of their course(s) in a quantifiable fashion. The results of your highest ranking goals can then be used to determine the most appropriate formative assessment strategies for your students or as a framework […]
Continue Reading July 17th, 2008
During this era in education, when standards are being stringently enforced and instructors are being held accountable for what they get done in their courses, the use of rubrics is becoming more common. They are a designed evaluation guide for instructors and students to use as a point of reference, with specific assessment criteria for […]
Continue Reading May 27th, 2008
The University System of Ohio website is your one-stop location for news and information on institutions of higher education in Ohio. Keep an eye on this site for more details on the strategic plan and future direction for the statewide system. We welcome your comments! Join in the conversation!
Continue Reading March 19th, 2008
We have had many posts about podcasting in the past, however, today we want to introduce you to a couple things you might not have heard of. GcastHave you ever wanted to add an episode to your podcast when you were out and about and not at home with your audio recording equipment? Have you […]
Continue Reading February 19th, 2008
The BGSU learning community is invited to present or attend the 2nd Annual Teaching & Learning Fair ! Date: Friday, March 14, 2008Location: Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom and Rooms 314, 315, and 316 Schedule of Events: 9:00-10:30 a.m. – Fair Presentations (Lenhart Grand Ballroom) 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Discussion Sessions (BTSU 314, 315, and […]
Continue Reading February 11th, 2008
