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The Nutty Professor: Pedagogy of Class Humor

This post is a modified version of an article that originally appeared on  BizCommBuzz.   The longer I teach, the more I am thankful for my sense of humor. Not only do...
Teaching Trends

Teaching Media Literacy: 4 Tips for Helping Students Identify Fake News

Janet Mizrahi is a continuing lecturer of professional writing at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also an author at BizCommBuzz.   You’ve likely noticed a dearth of media literacy...
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Our Students are Anxious: Should We Help?

This post is a modified version of an article that originally appeared on BizCommBuzz. At the beginning of this term, I was notified that I had a disabled student in one of...
Professional Development

Motivating Students to Prepare for Class

Janet Mizrahi is a continuing lecturer of professional writing at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also an author at BizCommBuzz.   Have you ever gotten a glazed-eyed stare from...
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Digital Materials: One Secret to Student Course Completion [INFOGRAPHIC]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWant to boost retention and student engagement? Assigning online homework could help.   Technology is second nature for many students; using it to learn, study and complete homework is no exception....
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Fostering Growth Mindset in the Classroom

Janet Mizrahi is a continuing lecturer of professional writing at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also an author at BizCommBuzz.   I begin each new term by asking my...
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How to Manage the Tech Skill Gap Among Students

Janet Mizrahi is a continuing lecturer of professional writing at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also an author at BizCommBuzz.   I don’t know about your students, but not...
Nontraditional Learning

Remind Me What Your Name Is: Why College Instructors Should Learn Student Names

Janet Mizrahi is a continuing lecturer of professional writing at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also an author at BizCommBuzz.   My campus is on the quarter system, and...
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