Events and opportunities relevant to Fulton Schools faculty members.
Course materials such as lecture notes, exam questions and any other written material distributed in class are copyright protected. While copyright protection is not a panacea, it is a legal concept that most individuals understand. Additionally, it is a type of intellectual property law that supports getting course materials taken down from the internet when discovered. Here are a few suggestions to consider:
The FSE Learning and Teaching Hub has created a variety of Quick-Reference Guides (QRGs) for common teaching tasks and challenges. Think of the QRGs as condensed highlights on educational topics, meant to offer just-in-time learning to quickly implement pedagogical strategies and provide additional resources for learning.
Alexandra Mehlhase is a software engineering faculty member at the Polytechnic campus who has created a Slackbot called “SparkyBot” to create more engaging, organized discussions in Slack.
Have you thought about what type of academic integrity culture exists in your course? Allotting time to share expectations, educate and inspire students to complete their studies with integrity is very important. It is no longer enough to just have an academic integrity statement in your syllabus. Internal reflection on the culture you want to foster in your class, followed by proactive and consistent communication, can go a long way toward inspiring students to make good decisions. The development of a positive class culture is highly individualistic but here are a few tips for consideration:
MediaPlus will replace MediaAMP/Modalis as the media delivery platform for ASU. Faculty and staff will not need to re-upload or transfer those resources themselves. All existing media, videos and transcripts in MediaAMP are being copied and saved and will begin to appear in MediaPlus in early December. All existing links to MediaAmp content within Canvas will be automatically transitioned to MediaPlus.
Ryan Meuth and Phill Miller are senior lecturers under the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence who have been creatively reimagining their approach to teaching and learning in the CSE 110: Principles of Programming course.
It can be difficult to proctor in-person exams and keep them organized and orderly. Probably the two most important tips are to over plan and over-communicate. Being prepared and letting students know your expectations will alleviate most of the challenging issues. We are sure you have some great ideas but here are a few basic tips to consider:
The Fulton Schools of Engineering Learning and Teaching Hub, or LTH, was announced earlier this year to broaden access to innovative teaching strategies, technologies, tools and resources.
Group projects are a great way to enhance content knowledge and provide students the experience of working with other people on a shared project. To avoid academic integrity problems and upset students, consider assimilating these tips to enhance the academic integrity of your group projects.
In a shared effort to support increased access and affordability to high-quality learning experiences, Pearson is partnering with ASU to provide all enrolled ASU students access to available Pearson eText and premium digital courseware products (i.e., MyLabs, Mastering & Revel) at no cost. According to the College Board, the average college student spends more than $1,200 on books and materials (Kristof, 2018). These titles will be at no cost to all students, whether online or on-campus. Faculty who opt into the offer will enable a reduction in textbook expenses.
Fulton Schools Professor Deirdre Meldrum is the new chair of the Health First Foundation Northern Arizona board of directors. The board is responsible for advancing the foundation’s mission, stewarding gifts and assets, and developing strategic priorities. The organization seeks to help people with unmet health needs in the region’s communities. Read more.
Students are expected to know and abide by the ASU academic integrity policy. Regardless, it is good practice to always provide clear assignment/exam instructions. Repeating expectations and providing clear instructions make it more difficult for a panicked student to rationalize a poor academic integrity decision.
The Clarence (Larry) G. Gerhold Award is awarded annually for outstanding contribution in research, development or in the application of chemical separations technology by the Separations Division of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, commonly known as AIChE. In 1999, Professor Jerry Lin, a professor at the University of Cincinnati at the time, attended the Separations Division Awards Dinner at the…
Fulton Schools Professor Samuel Ariaratnam will have a larger overall role in guiding those efforts as a new member of the board of governors of the institute, which is part of the American Society of Civil Engineers, or ASCE. He is one of two new governors recently elected to the board, along with a new president-elect.
Examinations are very important but also a time of high stress for the students in your classes. Here are a few basic tips that might help improve fairness and overall higher levels of academic integrity.