Resources and Articles

Welcome to the CETL’s repository of pedagogical materials, articles, and resources. This section provides new content regarding best pedagogical practices for professors teaching across the discipline. This repository contains articles that encourage and assist in the advancement of teaching and learning at the University of Detroit Mercy.

Each month, the CETL staff will post new articles that promote the pursuit of high-impact teaching practices and collaboration. This pursuit is a process of continuous improvement, regardless of previous teaching experience. If you have suggestions for articles or other contact, please contact the CETL staff at cetl@udmercy.edu.

Braille Literacy Awareness

Braille Literacy Awareness

by Mia Hairston, Program Coordinator In 1824, a blind French boy named Louis Braille created a system that revolutionized the way millions communicated within the world. Braille, a tactile system consisting of raised dot characters arranged in cells, offers a …
Using AI as a Resource In and Outside of the Classroom

Using AI as a Resource In and Outside of the Classroom

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development Much of the current academic discourse about ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) has focused on addressing/confronting its use by students. There are myriad viewpoints and approaches for utilizing AI …
Transformative Travel for Faculty: Insights from Cuba 2023

Transformative Travel for Faculty: Insights from Cuba 2023

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development Educators often highlight the importance and benefits of international travel for their students. Given the global nature of the workplace as well as the tenets of the Detroit Mercy mission, study …
Considering Flexible Due Date Policies

Considering Flexible Due Date Policies

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development Creating and sharing firm due dates for assignments and assessments have often been fundamental features of effective instruction. Conventional wisdom suggests that creating (and enforcing) clear due dates for major assignments …
Teaching with the University's Mission in Mind

Teaching with the University’s Mission in Mind

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development The University’s Mission is foundational to all the critical endeavors taking place within our community but bears particular significance to curriculum design and the work that faculty and students accomplish in …
Supporting Learning Outcomes through Librarian Instruction, Tutorials, and Research Resources 

Supporting Learning Outcomes through Librarian Instruction, Tutorials, and Research Resources 

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development Courses at numerous levels of study often feature assessments that call students to discover and integrate credible source materials. The librarians at Detroit Mercy offer a wealth of knowledge and are …
Learning Technology Integrations

Learning Technology Integrations

By Russell Davidson, Associate Director for Digital Education YuJa, Perusall, McGraw Hill Education, Vista Higher Learning, Cengage, MacMillan Learning, and Top Hat are all examples of external tools that can be made available for students to use through Blackboard. While …
Grade Center Check-in

Grade Center Check-in

By Russell Davidson, Associate Director for Digital Education Blackboard’s Grade Center is a powerful tool that can simplify the process of tracking student performance and calculating grades. But, like any tool, it is only effective when used properly and if …
Supporting Student-Athletes at Detroit Mercy

Supporting Student-Athletes at Detroit Mercy

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development As of fall 2023, approximately 300 student-athletes were enrolled in courses at Detroit Mercy. While most faculty are aware of the numerous athletics programs at the University, fewer may be familiar …
What Can I Do with the YuJa Media Library?

What Can I Do with the YuJa Media Library?

By Russell Davidson, Associate Director for Digital Education Over the summer, the University added a new online tool to our teaching toolkit. YuJa, which gets its name from the Sanskrit word for join or connect, provides the Detroit Mercy community …