Theory & Practice

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Methods for Continuous Improvement


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Positive Uses for ChatGPT in the Higher Education Classroom


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Invisible Labor and Faculty Retention Since COVID-19


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Inclusive Discussions

Class discussion can be a powerful tool for creating inclusive learning environments which improve student learning outcomes and retention.

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Inclusive Assessment

Assessments are an important part of any course because they measure student understanding.

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Designing Assessments for Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is integral to the teaching and learning process, research, and the values of the University of North Texas.

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Inclusive Instructional Strategies


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Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom


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Tips for Providing Personalized Feedback to Students

Providing feedback to students allows instructors to establish presence in the course and facilitate a natural channel for interaction.

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Course Design for Student Retention

Due to the longitudinal nature of research on student retention, the literature on strategies for retaining university students during the COVID-19 pandemic is still developing.

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UNT's CLAW 3 Active Learning Classroom Instructional Guide


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UNT Faculty Teaching & Learning Resource Guide


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Growth Mindset in the Higher Education Classroom

Having a growth mindset means to understand that one's intelligence and abilities can be developed and strengthened rather than existing in a fixed state (Ku & Stager, 2022).