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Early Term, Formative Student Feedback, Weeks 4-6 of the Semester听 听

Teaching is a social, highly personal, and dynamic process and benefits from students鈥� feedback on how they are experiencing the learning environment.听 When we invite student feedback early in the semester (weeks 4-6), we convey to students their critical role in the learning process and their responsibility for their learning, which, in turn, encourages student ownership and investment in their learning.听 The formative (enhancement-based) feedback gives us insights into students鈥� experiences and provides opportunities for appropriate adjustments in our teaching to further support students鈥� learning and success.听 The process conveys our concern for the students and their learning and advances dialogue with students about their learning experiences.听

Access to sample feedback form and instructions on how to collect, review, and share the feedback data with your students. We suggest you use Microsoft Forms to collect feedback anonymously; we provide both written and video instructions on how to set up Forms.

, M. Weimer, Faculty Focus, Retrieved 09/12/2024

Want to Teach in Group-Based or Zoom/Simulcast Classroom in Spring 2025?听听

We have two advanced technology-enriched classrooms you can use for your courses in the Spring听2025 semester. Please consult the Communication from Randy Weinstein, Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning (VPTL), for classroom descriptions and sign-up link, 09/05/24. Please submit your interest by Thursday,听September 26.听

We aim for broad college representation and will give first choice to faculty who have not taught in these classrooms before to ensure comprehensive impact. Faculty who have taught in these classrooms previously and would like to continue to refine their teaching approaches are encouraged to re-apply.听 Faculty will be informed of their classroom assignment and the course(s) will be scheduled with the Registrar.听听

Update on A.I. at 蜜桃TV   

Updates on A.I. at Villanova, R. Weinstein, Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning (VPTL), 5/22/2024
Update on A.I. at Villanova, R. Weinstein, VPTL, 1/3/2024

Teaching in the Age of A.I. Selected general and 蜜桃TV resources
VITALITY: Strategies to consider if you suspect A.I. misuse in your course 2/2024
                The State-of-the-Discussion on A.I. and Teaching at Villanova 9/2024

: Offers research-based teaching tips to boost your creativity and motivation hosted by Magna Publications. Current episode: Streamline Your Teaching and Workload with A.I.

Villanova's Next Generation Learning Management System  

Introducing Villanova's next generation learning management system (LMS), D2L Brightspace, a mobile-friendly LMS that supports modern pedagogical practices and teaching innovation. Please consult this website for timelines and pertinent updates. 

The VPTL in partnership with UNIT-IT and VITAL constituted a Brightspace Faculty Early Adopter Advisory Group that built elements of one of their courses in Brightspace this summer. The eleven faculty represented all colleges and served in an advisory capacity to UNIT-IT, VITAL, and VPTL in preparation for university-wide LMS implementation, summer 2026.  

LMS Selection Update, R. Weinstein, VPTL, 10/2023

Test Proctoring and Testing Accommodations

(9/5/24) to learn how to better support your students with test proctoring needs and become familiar with the Villanova Test Centers. Facilitated by听Learning Support Services (LSS) and The Office for Access & Disability Services (ADS).

All Required Course Materials: Villanova Textbook Access Program听听

All required course materials must be entered into the Follett Discover tool in Blackboard (login, select tools in the left menu, and select Follett Discover). Students in the textbook access program receive required texts/access codes as part of a fixed fee. Do not have students purchase materials on their own if they are part of this program. Direct them to the bookstore for assistance if they have issues and make sure your materials are in the online system.

Details and FAQs for students and faculty
听to help students make informed decisions about whether participation in the Textbook Access Program is the best choice for their circumstances.
Communication听from Craig Wheeland, Senior Vice Provost for Academics, 2/19/24

Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Fall 2024 Academic Updates

Fall 2024 Academic Updates, R. Weinstein, Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning (VPTL), 8/5/2024

VITALITY: VITAL Teaching Ideas with Focus on Mental Health

This two-part series highlights the importance of making mental health visible in their teaching and the steps faculty can take to make this a reality in their courses. It also offers sample dialogue that faculty might use to support students' mental well-being.

Part I: Making Mental Health Visible in Class
Part II: Talking with Students About Mental Health in Class

Access past VITALITY issues

Teaching Podcasts

: Brings candid conversations with educators who are finding new ways to engage students inside and outside the class. Each episode will give you real-life examples and practical strategies you can put into practice in your own courses. Hosted by Eric Mazur, internationally recognized educational innovator in Social Learning and Peer Instruction.

: Guests share discoveries of 鈥渄ead ideas鈥濃�攊deas that are not true but that are often widely believed and embedded in the pedagogical choices we make. Hosted by Catherine Ross, CTL, Columbia University

: Offers research-based teaching tips to boost your creativity and motivation hosted by Magna Publications. Current episode: Streamline Your Teaching and Workload with A.I.

with Derek Bruff: Aimed at faculty to help them develop foundational teaching skills and explore new ideas in teaching.

: Series of discussions of innovative and effective practices in teaching and learning. Hosted by State University of New York at Oswego.

: Explores the art and science of being more effective at facilitating learning. Hosted by B. Stachowiak, Vangard University, CA.

: Features faculty and course designers using creative approaches to enhance students' learning experiences and turn engagement "ON".  Hosted by Dr. Kathryn Berkow, University of Delaware.

Student Support Services

Faculty can now find all student support services on our campus unified on one听website听focused on听supporting and elevating students, and assisting them in applying their learning through听a multitude of academic听services to support students in their academic success, wellbeing, and post-graduate careers.听

How to Make Your Teaching More Inclusive, Chronicle of Higher Education

Want to reach all of your students? This guide considers how faculty can provide a learning environment and engage in communication that reaches all of their students. The teaching resource introduces key principles of Inclusive Teaching, offers ways to interact inclusively with students, provides approaches to Inclusive Course Design, and suggests ways to evaluate your inclusive teaching methods. to article.

Self-Paced, Online Program: Making Your Course Accessible in LMS

As you are aware, accessibility is a critical factor in students' success. How can you check and ensure that your course materials are accessible? What do you need to consider? We invite you to take this online self-paced program, Making Your Course Accessible in LMS. Co-developed by VITAL and LSS, the program establishes the legal framework for accessibility in education, articulates why we need to address accessibility issues proactively in our courses, and demonstrates how to create ADA-compliant courses in LMS.听Please click on 听to听enroll in this online program offered in Bridge.听
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Villanova Policy Library

The Villanova Policy Library (VPL) assists faculty, staff and students in better understanding the many University policies and procedures. The听University Compliance Office听continues to feature compliance-related policies. For example, the Academic Integrity Policy sets expectations for honest academic work and provides for equitable administrative procedures to address suspected violations of Villanova鈥檚 Code of Academic Integrity. Access听VPL听through MyNova.

Innovative Teaching at Villanova听

Link to Innovative Teaching site