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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 18, 2023

Mid-semester course feedback surveys have closed and are in the process of being distributed to faculty We have detailed advice on how to respond to student feedback In short:...

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 21, 2023

You are invited to an MTEI-sponsored seminar following-up on Nobel laureate Carl Wieman’s keynote lecture on science education research Lunch will be provided We'll have...

September 20, 2023

Nobel prize-winning physicist Carl Wieman (Stanford University; AD White Professor-at-Large at Cornell) will visit Cornell and present a keynote lecture on his work in science...

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...

September 5, 2023

Mid-semester course feedback gives students an opportunity to provide you with anonymous feedback As always, the goal is to get you actionable information, without taking your...

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...