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Catch up on the Leading Lines Podcast
Jun. 23, 2022—By CFT Digital Media Services The Leading Lines podcast team produced 3 new episodes in the last month that offer keen insights into learning across online environments, social media, and board games. Episode 110 – Patrick Rael Patrick Rael is a professor of history at Bowdoin College in Maine. Patrick is also a gamer,...
Course Improvement Grant spotlight: “Applying Developmental Understanding to Student Initiatives for Underserved Populations”
Apr. 7, 2022—Brenda McKenzie, Associate Professor of the Practice in Leadership, Policy, and Organizations, recently told us about her Course Improvement Grant aimed at enhancing her masters students skills in gathering and analyzing qualitative information about the students they will serve. Can you tell us about your project and what inspired you to...
Junior Faculty Spotlight: Mindy Johnson
Mar. 25, 2022—Each year, the CFT Newsletter highlights the work of our Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows. This month, Melinda Johnson, School of Nursing, talks about some of the lessons she has gained from the Fellowship. My time in the JFTF has been insightful and transformative to my teaching practice. Our small group seminars have provided me with a new colleague support...
Educational Advancement Fund spotlight:“Learning through Community Engagement in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Mar. 24, 2022— Lily Claiborne, Principal Senior Lecturer in Earth & Environmental Sciences, recently told us about her grant from the Educational Advancement Fund. Can you tell us about your project and what inspired you to do it? My project is focused on creating community-engaged science in the Earth and Environmental Sciences department...
Educational Advancement Fund spotlight: “Measuring the Impact of Peer Review on Learning Gains”
Mar. 10, 2022—Julie L. Johnson, professor of the Practice in Computer Science, recently told us about her grant from the Educational Advancement Fund, on measuring the impact of peer review on learning gains. Can you tell us about your project and what inspired you to do it? My project is to measure the...
Junior Faculty Spotlight: Ibby Cizmar
Feb. 25, 2022—Each year, the CFT Newsletter highlights the work of our Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows. This month, Ibby Cizmar, Assistant Professor of Theatre specializing in Acting and Directing, talks about some of the lessons she has gained from the Fellowship. Through the JFTF program I have established connections with colleagues across disciplines and identified overlapping challenges across fields.Having a...
Course Improvement Grant spotlight:“The Physics of Yoga: Connecting Body to Mind”
Feb. 24, 2022—Savanna Starko, senior lecturer in physics & astronomy, recently told us about her Course Improvement Grant on connecting mind to body through examining physics in yoga. Can you tell us about your project and what inspired you to do it? I’m working with Lauren Colliau, a graduate student getting a master’s degree in education, on...
Pham and Cravens explore “What Students Value Most” in online degree programs
Feb. 8, 2022—By Cynthia J. Brame Associate professor of the practice in LPO Xiu Cravens and Vanderbilt doctoral alumnus Lam Pham recently published an analysis of student experiences in an online Ed.D. program, identifying key program characteristics and structures for promoting student engagement and satisfaction in a fully online program. Pham, who is currently an assistant professor...
Junior Faculty Spotlight: Hannah Kestner
Jan. 28, 2022—Each year, the CFT Newsletter highlights the work of our Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows. This month, Hannah Kestner, School of Nursing, talks about some of the lessons she has gained from the Fellowship. As a member of the nursing cohort of Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows, I have gained so much knowledge from my fellow nursing colleagues over...
Course improvement grant spotlight: “Cloud-hosted Python notebook for teaching biomedical signals and systems.”
Oct. 14, 2021— Will Grissom, associate professor of biomedical engineering; “Cloud-hosted Python notebook for teaching biomedical signals and systems.” Can you tell me briefly about your course improvement grant project and what inspired you...