What do I want my students to know?

Tomorrow you get to set the tone for your Spring 2018 classes. Why leave that to chance?

A Learner-Friendly Culture

How we approach the first day of class will establish much of our classroom culture; student responsiveness to our teaching is often a response to the culture we create on the first day.

Reflections on Community Building

As teachers we have the responsibility of establishing that culture. It is a hard thing to balance: friendly, but not a friend; professional, but not stiff; fun, but maintaining a focus on learning.