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ACUE’s Online Teaching Toolkit
Please make use of this wonderful resource from the well-regarded Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) as we make a...
Edna Pressler, PhD
Mar 16, 20201 min read


Reducing New Course Proposal “Revise and Resubmits”
by Edna Pressler Decorative Image Illustrating Collaboration Usually, the CII works collaborates with faculty members on the design of...
Edna Pressler, PhD
Feb 6, 20202 min read


Successful Completion of the First Community of Practice in Universal Design for Learning
By Edna Pressler Congratulations to our first “graduates” from the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Community of Practice (CoP)!...
Edna Pressler, PhD
Jan 9, 20202 min read


“The Architecture of Wickedness: Constructing Students Who Can Change the World”
By Edna Pressler I (Edna Pressler) attended the Fall 2019 New England Faculty Development Consortium Conference held at Holy Cross. The...
Edna Pressler, PhD
Dec 9, 20192 min read
Strategies for Effective Online Discussions
By: Kara Wasnewsky Are you encountering some of these common problems with your online discussions? Students misunderstand directions or...
Kara Wasnewsky
Dec 6, 20194 min read


Programming a UDL Strategy into BE110 Biomedical Computations
by Brian D. Plouffe Computer programming languages are not easy to master, but that doesn’t mean they are impossible to learn, either....
Brian D. Plouffe, PhD
Nov 19, 20193 min read


Vocal Variety
by Courtney Cole One night last summer, I read The Snowy Day to my boys, ages 3 and 6, for an imaginative reprieve from that unexpectedly...
Courtney Cole, PhD
Nov 15, 20192 min read


CSJ Charism in the Classroom
By Heather Josselyn-Cranson During my second year of teaching at Regis, I was invited to participate in the Spirits on Fire program,...
Heather Josselyn-Cranson
Oct 25, 20193 min read


Is Accessibility the Same as Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? How Can I Be Sure My Courses are A
By: Edna Pressler People often use these terms interchangeably, but they are not identical, as previously pointed out in the blog post...
Edna Pressler, PhD
Oct 10, 20192 min read
Teaching English Language Learners
By: Kara Wasnewsky English language learners (ELL) is a broad term that encompasses students of diverse needs. ELL students often have...
Kara Wasnewsky
Sep 24, 20195 min read
Regis’ Heritage and Mission: A Video To Share With Your Students
By: Kara Wasnewsky Regis’ Special Assistant to the President for Mission Effectiveness and the Center For Instructional Innovation are...
Kara Wasnewsky
Sep 12, 20191 min read
An Introduction To The Universal Design For Learning Framework
By: Kara Wasnewsky What is Universal Design for Learning? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework focused on...
Kara Wasnewsky
Sep 12, 20193 min read
Checking for Student Understanding: Formative Assessment Techniques For Your Classroom
By: Kara Wasnewsky What are formative assessments? Formative assessments are assessments used to inform instruction, rather than to...
Kara Wasnewsky
Sep 10, 20195 min read
First Day of Class
by Edna Pressler Welcome to the Fall 2019 semester! Here are a few teaching tips to help you “begin well”! Be prepared by reviewing the...
Edna Pressler, PhD
Aug 22, 20191 min read
All about Engagement!
by Kelly Carlson Teaching totally online is a new experience for many. Sharing concerns and helpful suggestions are ways faculty can...
cii477
Aug 22, 20191 min read


Celebrating The Graduates of ACUE’s Course In Effective Teaching Practices
By: Kara Wasnewsky Thanks to a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges, Regis has graduated 7 faculty, 2 deans, and 1 director of...
cii477
May 24, 20191 min read


“Every Teacher a Teacher-Scholar: Learning Assessment as a Way to Build Teacher Knowledge of Effecti
by Edna Pressler Claire Major, Professor of Higher Education Administration at the University of Alabama On May 6, 2019, I (Edna...
cii477
May 14, 20191 min read
Key Takeaways From The Universal Design For Learning Workshop
By: Kara Wasnewsky Last Friday Regis welcomed two presenters from Goodwin College, Dr. John Kania and Dr. Lisa Wisniewski, who shared...
Kara Wasnewsky
May 2, 20193 min read


Teaching in 3D: Engaging Students in Learning Through Technology
By: Devin Cashman I think we have all experienced the scene on the left in one lecture or another. As a teacher, I want my students...
cii477
Apr 16, 20193 min read
Where Do I Start With Planning My Course?
By: Kara Wasnewsky Backwards Course Design process Whether you are creating a brand new course, changing the modality of a course, or...
Kara Wasnewsky
Apr 8, 20191 min read
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