On-Demand Modules

Cooperative learning is an evidence-based teaching approach where students work together in small, intentionally structured groups to achieve shared academic goals.

This module provides instructors with the essentials to implement proctoring tools such as Honorlock and Respondus Lockdown Browser. Instructors will learn best practices to encourage academic integrity while supporting diverse learning needs.

Flip the script on traditional teaching. Explore what makes flipped classrooms effective, how they reshape assessment, and why rethinking content delivery and in-class time can boost engagement for both students and instructors.

The Comprehensive Assessment of Team Member Effectiveness (CATME) SMARTER Teamwork is a secure, web-based platform that empowers instructors to apply proven strategies for managing student teams. By encouraging accountability and equipping students with the skills to work collaboratively, the CATME system enriches the team-based learning process.

The module emphasizes practical strategies for fostering a welcoming environment, adding structure, employing multiple active learning strategies, nurturing a growth mindset, and continuously improving teaching practices.

This module provides instructors with the essential tools to create fair, secure, and accessible assessments in Canvas. You’ll learn how to set up Classic and New Quizzes, apply accommodations for students, and use best practices to ensure academic integrity while supporting diverse learning needs.

The Minute Paper is a classroom assessment technique and active learning strategy that is used to collect student feedback and assess student learning about a topic. At the end of class, students will take at least one minute (or more) to respond to a question. Questions can be tailored based on the type of information one wishes to collect.

Clear up the confusion—literally. This module unpacks the Muddiest Point technique to help you quickly identify what’s unclear, support student learning, and adjust your teaching with smart, simple feedback.

About Nuts and Bolts This resource is designed to help you start strong, offering a clear roadmap through the essential steps of the semester—from setting up your course and planning your teaching, to supporting students and managing assessments effectively. Whether you’re new to teaching or looking to refine your approach, you’ll find practical guidance that…

Ask better questions, spark better learning. This module explores how intentional inquiry can drive engagement, deepen understanding, and transform your teaching—because sometimes, it’s not about having the answers, but asking the right questions.

Turn silence into sparks. Think-Pair-Share gets students talking, thinking, and teaching each other—transforming your classroom from passive to participatory in just a few structured, meaningful steps.