Pedagogical Design
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Part 5: Designing for Integrity in the AI Era
Part 5 of the “Introduction to Effective Assessments” Playlist In the previous articles in this series, we explored the foundations of effective assessment design. We examined how assessments can empower learning, how validity, reliability, and alignment ensure that assessments measure what they claim to measure, how instructors can choose strategies suited to their teaching context,…
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Two Toolkits for Fostering Reflection
Reflection is a powerful practice because it moves us beyond simply completing tasks to actively making meaning from our experiences (Dewey, 1933). When we reflect, we revisit what we did, examine why it mattered, and consider how our thinking or approach has changed. This process supports deeper learning by strengthening connections between concepts, surfacing assumptions,…
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The Student Showcase: The benefits, varieties, and logistics of more open end-of-term student presentations
Introduction Some courses end with a final project, presentation, or performance as opposed to an exam. In such courses, giving students the opportunity to present to each other or to a wider audience can be a beneficial milestone for your class community as well as improve students’ feelings of ownership for their work. This article…
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Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning Resources from CIRCLE
CIRCLE is MSU’s Center for Interdisciplinary Research, Collaboration, Learning, and Engagement. As its associate director for teaching and learning, I organize programming and resources to support MSU educators’ skills development in interdisciplinary teaching and course design. At CIRCLE’s Fall 2025 Teaching & Learning workshop, participants heard from a panel of course instructors and administrators about…