• Evidence-based teaching strategies increase student engagement

    By Jonathan Andicoechea, OSU College of Science Despite continuous research attempting to drive a stake through its heart, the exclusive use of the lecture format continues to haunt the college classroom. Like a ghoul slinking around under the cover of darkness, it feasts on students’ academic potential, resulting in depressed learning gains and an enervated…


  • Timely Teaching Tips: Weeks 3 and 4 – Supporting student prep for course assignments and exams  

    By Emma Larkins, OSU Center for Teaching and Learning Help students tackle their term-long projects starting now   When faced with many competing responsibilities and due dates, it can be easy for students to focus on the most pressing deadlines, losing sight of the end-of-the-term. There are several strategies and resources you can use to help…


  • Timely Teaching Tips: Weeks 1 and 2 – Starting strong and connecting with students

    By Emma Larkins, OSU Center for Teaching and Learning Spring term is here! Daffodils and tulips are blooming. Sunny skies and rain showers come and go as temperatures rise and fall. It can mean only one thing – spring term has arrived. The start of a new term offers a renewed chance to connect with…