Category: News
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Resources for Discussing “Thanksgiving” with Your Students
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As we approach fall recess and Thanksgiving Day, it’s important to recognize this holiday’s complicated roots. Many of us, including our students, have been taught an overly simplified or even apocryphal version of the “first Thanksgiving” meal shared between English settlers and Wampanoag natives in 1621. The real story is far more complex, interwoven with…
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Event Follow-Up: Ride the Active Learning Train
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At CATL’s most recent Wacky Wednesday event on September 25, we embarked on a cross-continental ride aboard the active learning train with the engaging board game “Ticket to Ride.” This hands-on session gave us a chance to “lay the tracks” for active learning strategies that can improve student retention and success in any discipline. Active…
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Canvas Discussions Redesign Arrives May 13, 2024
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In Summer 2024, Canvas will officially roll out its “Discussions Redesign,” which will bring a visual refresh to Canvas Discussions while adding some new features. UW-Green Bay will be turning on the redesign between the Spring and Summer terms on Monday, May 13, 2024. On this date, all discussions will automatically upgrade to the redesign…
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Event Follow-Up: Improving Accessibility in Learning Materials
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On Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024, CATL teamed up with Assistant Professor of Humanities, Kristopher Purzycki, for a workshop on improving the accessibility of educational resources shared in courses and on campus. This session explored common accessibility pitfalls in crafting digital learning materials, covering tasks like creating and sharing PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, and Canvas elements such…
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Event Follow-Up: Students’ Experiences at UWGB via Neurodiverse Viewpoints
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What are some ways that instructors can support neurodiverse students? On Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, CATL collaborated with Assistant Vice Chancellor Stacie Christian to host a student panel on neurodiversity. Six student panelists shared their experiences as neurodiverse learners, including common barriers and misconceptions related to neurodiversity. We’ve compiled some common themes from students’ recommendations…