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Teaching resources

Magna Digital Library

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence is pleased to share that all faculty and staff now have free access to a new online professional development resource. The Magna Digital Library is a growing library of video-based programs to help you address teaching opportunities and challenges. Topics include:

  • Strategies for Developing Opportunity-Minded Learners
  • Structuring class discussions to maximize student engagement
  • Strategies for Online Student Engagement Grading and Feedback
  • Beyond Syllabus Policies: What Strategies Help Students Take Responsibility for Learning?
  • Ways to Facilitate Critical Thinking
  • How Can I Use Student Feedback to Improve My Teaching?

The videos range from 20 to 60 minutes, providing timely and practical information from higher education faculty and consultants nationwide. You can explore the Library on the Magna website. You can follow the instructions to register and log in to access the Magna Digital Content.