This handout (see attachment) comes from The School of Thought, a non profit providing free education resources on critical thinking, creative thinking, and philosophy: https://www.schoolofthought.org/ One idea here is to give each group of students a few biases, then ask them to come up with examples of each one and […]
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A 3-minute NYT video on bias. This is a good starting point for a discussion on bias. https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000004818668/check-our-bias-to-wreck-our-bias.html
Students examine the use of language in Beyoncé’s song “Formation.” Suggested sequence: the first time they watch the video, ask them to write down what the song is about, then compare notes with a partner. The second time they can read the lyrics, then again discuss what the song is […]
This PowerPoint covers emotive language and rhetorical devices.
Students receive extra credit if they submit their certificate of completion on Blackboard, under course assignments. This orientation is mandatory for all students.
Students watch a brief video on time management as it relates to college success. Next, they come up with a time management plan for the semester.
Students watch a YouTube video titled “How to Email Your Professor Without Embarrassing Yourself,” a tutorial about e-mail etiquette in an academic setting. Next, they send a brief letter of introduction to your email.
how to use language
A fun way for students to introduce themselves. Challenge: they have to do it in 6 words! This activity works well on Blackboard’s Discussion Board as everyone can see everyone else’s posts and comment on them. Here is a short video with examples of 6 word memoirs:
