Resources and Articles – Page 5

Resources Regarding Gathering Student Feedback

Posted on November 22, 2022 (October 25, 2026) by Erin Bell

Coulter, Robert W. S., and Lindsay Onufer. “Using Student-Led Discussions and Snapshot Lectures to Stimulate Active Learning and Accountability: A Mixed Methods Study on Teaching an Implementation Science Course.” Pedagogy in Health Promotion, vol. 8, no. 1, 2022, pp. 30–40. https://dalnet-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/sicv3p/TN_cdi_crossref_primary_10_1177_23733799211050088 Flodén, Jonas. “The Impact of Student Feedback on Teaching in Higher Education.” Assessment and Evaluation […]

Grade Center Check-in

Posted on November 8, 2022 (January 16, 2024) by Erin Bell

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 used improperly it can do more harm than good. As a result, it is a […]

Supporting Student-Athletes at Detroit Mercy

Posted on October 26, 2022 (January 16, 2024) by Erin Bell

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 with how recent changes in college athletics impact student-athletes and their schedules. It is critical […]

What Can I Do with the YuJa Media Library?

Posted on October 10, 2022 (January 11, 2024) by Erin Bell

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 with a feature-rich, easy-to-use media companion to Blackboard. At its most basic, YuJa’s Media Library […]

University Services: The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Posted on October 10, 2022 (January 16, 2024) by Timia Hairston

By Mia Hairston, Program CoordinatorThe Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning was established as a source of pedagogical expertise for the University of Detroit Mercy faculty. Our mission at the CETL is to: This summer, the CETL staff coordinated an in-house event in conjunction with Academic Affairs called Colleague Development Days. This annual event, […]

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: How Can Faculty Support Students?

Posted on September 7, 2022 (January 16, 2024) by Erin Bell

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the United States. Based on recent data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), suicide is the third leading cause of death among people aged 15-24 in the U.S. and suicide […]

Teaching Students Time Management

Posted on September 7, 2022 (January 16, 2024) by Erin Bell

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development Many college students — particularly those who are in their first year — may find it difficult to effectively manage their time. For such students, college is often the very first period that they are responsible for managing their workload and schedule to complete assignments and […]

Assessment Resources

Posted on August 9, 2022 (October 25, 2026) by Erin Bell

Alternative grading practices: An entry point for faculty in competency-based education Progress and Proficiency: Redesigning Grading for Competency Education Why Focusing on Grades Is a Barrier to Learning The Effect of Specifications Grading on Students’ Learning and Attitudes in an Undergraduate-Level Cell Biology Course Experimenting with Specifications Grading References for Grading and Assessment Blackstone, B., […]

How to Encourage Student Engagement with a Course Syllabus

Posted on August 5, 2022 (January 16, 2024) by Erin Bell

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development Current research highlights the importance of creating a well-designed syllabus that highlights themes of student belonging, and support, and how these components may lead to higher rates of persistence and retention. Faculty often dedicate hours to crafting a well-balanced and well-designed syllabus that provides relevant information […]

The Benefits of Team-Teaching in the Collegiate Classroom

Posted on June 24, 2022 (January 16, 2024) by Erin Bell

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development Team teaching, also called co-teaching or collaborative teaching, allows students to learn from more than one instructor in a single course. The faculty in a team-taught course may have different teaching styles and content area knowledge which leads to a more inclusive class experience. The team […]