We all need to cut ourselves some slack as we end this crazy semester. It has either been hard, really hard or nearly impossible. But it is also a crucial time to reflect on how we view our ability to...
You qualify for a scholarship or want to apply for an internship. Often listed with these application materials is a request for letters of recommendation, which often come from your professors. Requesting...
It is fitting that a month ago, Cia Vershelden came to campus to talk about “bandwidth recovery,” the idea that when our basic needs are stressed — such as food, shelter, mental health and safety...
Presentations are a staple way to share ideas with fellow students, professors, co-workers and clients. Slides can provide helpful visual reinforcement, but too many bullet points and uninspired content...
This learning tip comes from Dr. Fabia Ursula Battistuzzi, associate professor of biological sciences at Oakland University. She not only teaches OU students, but often collaborates with them on research...
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) will host its sixth annual Instructional Fair on Thursday, April 2.
The event is similar to a science fair, except students, staff and faculty...
There are a few feelings worse than losing a paper or glaring at a frozen online exam page. This week, our Moodle friends Dan Arnold and Nic Bongers give really important steps toward protecting your hard...
You likely know about office hours, but might avoid this unfamiliar ground. This week’s learning tip comes from Jennifer Coon, a writing and rhetoric instructor here at Oakland University who voices...
Christina Quirk, CETL Media and Marketing Assistant
• January 29, 2020
This week, you get to hear from a fellow undergraduate student. When she’s not in communication classes, Christina Quirk works at the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. She provides helpful...
It seems obvious that asking questions or for help means you don’t get it when you should. The simple truth is that most of us don’t “get it,” so those who ask for help are the ones who do something...
You’ve probably been taking notes in classes for many years, but how do you know the note-taking works? What makes note-taking good: how much you write, how you record notes, whether you use bullet lists,...
Welcome to 2020 and a new semester! You likely have at least one fresh syllabus on hand. Your syllabi are normally really long so that you have all of the information you possibly need, which is a good...
