Includes articles, podcasts, and related content for the beginning of new semesters.
Assessment includes the various procedures and processes used to evaluate student learning so tha Read more about How to Use Assessment as a Teaching Tool
The first day of class can be a source of excitement and anxiety for students and instructors. Read more about First Day of Class Checklist
Whether or not you are new to teaching in a higher education setting or an experienced university educator, beginning teaching in a new university setting presents unique challenges. Read more about Preparing to Teach a UNT Course for the First Time
This section of the Handbook provides resources for preparing to teach a class at UNT.
An understanding of UNT Teaching Policies is a crucial element to teaching effectiveness and succ
The University of North Texas, like most research universities, relies on a range of teaching per
While teaching involves multiple skills such as leadership, facilitation, organization, and management, much of what teachers do in the classroom is built on relationships with students. These relationships are integral to teaching and learning and while much of the relationship-building that goes on in a classroom may be intuitive, this article asks you to think more deeply about how you build and maintain relationships among and with students in your classroom. Read more about Comparing Teaching Roles: Instructor vs. Student Perspectives
Building community online is a lot like relationship building in any other context. There needs to be a sense of trust, some mutual sharing, and healthy boundaries for interaction. Read more about Setting Expectations for Online Students
Because of the nature of the online course, communication becomes especially important, and a clearly outlined communication plan can help improve student attitudes, as well as demonstrate thoughtful preparation. Read more about Managing Your Online Course Through Communication
We have talked about the importance of creating connection in the online course. In this article, we take the notion of connection in the online course with suggested activities and tools for enhancing community in the online course. Read more about Enhancing Community in the Online Course
