Best Practices
Our Best Practices spotlight various timely topics in education.
Current Issue
Best Practices: First Day of Class
Never underestimate the importance of the first class! The “way you engage students on the first day sends powerful messages about the level of involvement and interaction you expect from students... it is a great chance to stimulate interest about the course and to activate relevant prior knowledge students may have about the material” (CMU).
Read more in google docThe First Day of Class, external link
Past Topics
Access an archive of all our past issues of Best Practices organized by topic below:
google docActive learning science, external link
google docActive learning, external link
google docCase method, external link
google docClassroom management, external link
google docDebate in the classroom, external link
google docEffective online communication, external link
google docEncouraging student reading, external link
google docEngaging adult learners, external link
google docExperiential learning, external link
google docFacilitating discussion, external link
google docFaculty student engagement, external link
google docFirst day of class , external link
Flexible learning
google docFlipped classroom, external link
google docGamification, external link
google docGraduate student supervision, external link
google docGroup work, external link
google docGuide to reflective writing, external link
google docHelping students learn, external link
google docIncorporating reflective writing, external link
google docIntroduction online learning, external link
google docMaking lectures engaging, external link
google docMaking yourself heard, external link
google docMental wellbeing in the classroom, external link
google docMixed age classrooms, external link
google docPlanning a presentation, external link
google docPresentation skills, external link
google docEngaging Undergraduates with Primary Resources, external link
google docProblem-based learning, external link
google docResponding to student email , external link
google docSupporting eal learners, external link
google docTeaching first years, external link
google docTeaching graduate students, external link
google docTeaching large classes, external link
google docTeaching with technology, external link
google docTeam teaching , external link
google docTechnology-enhanced teaching suggestions, external link
google docAlternative assessments , external link
google docCreating effective assessments, external link
google docFeedback to encourage resilience , external link
google docInstructional scaffolding, external link
google docMarking essays short answer questions, external link
google docOpen book exams, external link
google docPeer assessment, external link
Resources Contact
Michelle Schwartz
Educational Developer
Ext. 552094
michelle.schwartz@ryerson.ca