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Requiring Required Reading

Students often skip readings when they lack value, clarity, or support. Boost completion through clear purpose, accountability, manageable workloads, skill-building, and social learning.

Blog Posted February 20, 2026

AI Is Here - Now What? Students Speak Candidly on Ethics, Engagement, and Education

CMU students shared how they use AI daily for learning and efficiency, urging faculty to teach responsible use, design relevant, AI-resistant assignments, and maintain human connection in feedback to foster integrity and critical thinking.

Blog Posted April 11, 2025

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Take 2 for Teaching & Learning - Beyond the Grade: Using Rubrics to Support Learning

In this episode of Take 2 for Teaching and Learning, Dr. Sarah Learman highlights the uses and benefits behind rubrics in the higher ed classroom.

Blog Posted January 23, 2026

Office Hours, Reimagined: From Underused Obligation to High-Impact Practice

Underused office hours reflect a perception gap, not low motivation. When intentionally framed, accessible, and relational, office hours become high-impact spaces that support learning, equity, belonging, and connection.

Blog Posted January 16, 2026

Take 2 for Teaching & Learning - Why Metacognition Matters: The importance of helping students learn how to learn

In this episode of Take 2 for Teaching & Learning, Dr. Sarah Learman highlights the importance of metacognitive practices in teaching and learning.

Blog Posted January 12, 2026

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Take 2 for Teaching & Learning - Gallery Walks: How to Get Students Moving and Learning, Together

Blog Posted November 21, 2025

Take 2 for Teaching & Learning - Student Exemplars: A Powerful Tool for Learning

Student exemplars clarify expectations, model quality work, and build confidence. Used thoughtfully, they guide reflection, promote self-regulated learning, and help students reach higher levels of achievement.

Blog Posted November 14, 2025

Take 2 for Teaching & Learning: Concept Mapping

Gabrielle Likavec demonstrates how to use concept mapping as an engaging visual strategy to help students make meaningful connections between ideas, deepen understanding, and develop critical thinking skills across disciplines, in just about two minutes.

Blog Posted October 21, 2025

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Requiring Required Reading

AI Is Here - Now What? Students Speak Candidly on Ethics, Engagement, and Education

Take 2 for Teaching & Learning - Beyond the Grade: Using Rubrics to Support Learning

Office Hours, Reimagined: From Underused Obligation to High-Impact Practice

Take 2 for Teaching & Learning - Why Metacognition Matters: The importance of helping students learn how to learn

Take 2 for Teaching & Learning - Gallery Walks: How to Get Students Moving and Learning, Together

Take 2 for Teaching & Learning - Student Exemplars: A Powerful Tool for Learning

Take 2 for Teaching & Learning: Concept Mapping

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 3.0 in Action: Igniting Learner Joy and Agency

Take 2 for Teaching & Learning - Retrieval: Enhancing the Impact of Your Teaching

Navigating Difficult Conversations: Fostering Civil Discourse in Challenging Times

Becoming a Warm Demander in Higher Ed: Empowering Students Through Care and Challenge

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