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November 1, 2023

Sometimes class meetings have to be canceled without much advance notice Here is some advice on how your course can adapt to an unexpected cancellation The most important...

October 26, 2023

"The vast majority of students want a significant level of involvement from faculty members in addressing stress and mental health issues," according to an Inside Higher Ed survey...

October 5, 2023

It's been said that practice doesn't make perfect — rather, practice with feedback makes perfect Feedback to students on exams, papers, presentations, labs, problem sets, and...

September 27, 2023

Following up on Carl Wieman's keynote on science education research, MTEI has collected ideas and resources for implementing active learning in your own class We're also happy to...

September 13, 2023

Teaching assistants, both undergraduate and graduate, are one of the most critical components in our teaching infrastructure It's important to get to know your TAs, meet with them...

August 30, 2023

We've compiled the phone numbers, links, and resources you need in a convenient classrooom support guide Bookmark it today so that you have quick access when needed If your...

August 23, 2023

Your students might now be looking for partners on assignments, as well as study buddies to help them stay accountable and on track You can support students in these helpful,...

August 16, 2023

Your syllabus should include a statement that explains how Cornell's general principles of Academic Integrity apply specifically in your course Every course is different, hence...

August 16, 2023

The Provost stood up a committee in Spring 2023 to develop guidelines for the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) technologies, such as ChatGPT, in teaching at Cornell...

July 31, 2023

Here is a template for your day-by-day course schedule in Fall 2023 Please feel free to adapt the template to meet your own needs! We've already included key academic dates from...

April 25, 2023

As the end of the semester approaches, students can often feel overwhelmed and may struggle in their courses Often, struggle is a normal part of the transition to college or an...

March 23, 2023

“Will this be on the exam” It’s a disheartening question to hear as a teacher — everything you teach is important, after all Eventually you write up a bulleted list of...