Tuesday Teaching Tips - March 25, 2025
Tuesday Teaching Tips
THE COGNITIVE CHALLENGES OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING
Cognitive Challenge #6: Ineffective Learning Strategies
Ineffective learning strategies can cause students to learn less and underperform. Instructors can help students learn techniques to improve their study skills.
Making course materials accessible
Creating accessible web content isn’t just best practice — it’s the law for university
instructors. This guide outlines seven key steps, following WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines,
to help you design course materials that are inclusive and accessible to all students.
Learning More about Canvas: Assigning Extra Credit
Looking to add extra credit in Canvas? While there’s no default tool, there are multiple
ways to do it. From separate assignments to rubrics and fudge points, explore your
options to ensure accuracy and documentation.
Embracing AI in Higher Education
Explore how AI is transforming universities. These self-paced courses equip leaders
and instructors with the knowledge to harness generative AI for strategic decision-making,
course design and innovative teaching practices.
LEARN MORE WITH UPCOMING ITLE PROGRAMMING
NEXT MONTH
April 2, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
End of Semester Tips 1
Simplify your end-of-semester grading — join us to avoid common gradebook mistakes
and ensure accurate final grades.
April 3, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Grading & Feedback for GTAs: Strategies for Efficiency and Consistency
Enhance your grading and feedback skills with this workshop by exploring tools to
save time while improving student outcomes.
April 9, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Academic Leadership Series
Learn what your lawyers need you to know with OSU's Chief Legal Officer and Deputy
General Counsel.
April 15, Noon - 1 p.m.
Department Head Brown Bag Lunch
Connect with fellow department heads for informal discussions.
April 16, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
End of Semester Tips 2
Ensure a smooth end to the semester — join us for essential tips on finalizing grades,
assigning extra credit and verifying grade accuracy before submission.