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Welcome to the February issue of Teaching Matters: Library and University Collections

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Photo Credit: University of Edinburgh Image Collections CC0 Welcome to the February issue: Library and University Collections This month’s issue of Teaching Matters puts Library and University Collections firmly in the spotlight.

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Perspectives on international student transitions: Part 1

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

Students studying in the PPLS library, 7 George Square. This asset (rather than deficit) approach is critical to ensuring that internationalisation is an enriching intercultural experience, rather than being narrowly conceived of in terms of international recruitment and student mobility. References Bond, B.

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4 Online Teaching Strategies To Promote Collaboration and Community

The Scholarly Teacher

Farrell and Brunton (2020) uncovered themes essential to online student engagement. They found that the peer community created through online forums, social interactions, and collaborative activities were significant factors in students feeling supported and encouraged, leading to their overall course and content engagement.

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Using open access resources in teaching

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Photo Credit: Unsplash, Alex Hadba, CC0 In this post, Lauren Smith, Digital Support Librarian, outlines why open access resources are important in teaching, how lecturers can incorporate open access resources into their teaching materials, and how Library and University Collections can support them… What is open access? Feb 20, 2020

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Student positivity and creativity as a source of hope

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Some people I’ve spoken to don’t even want to mention March and April 2020. It was an incredibly challenging time for students and staff. I’m starting semester 1 hopeful, thanks to reading and listening to what students are saying, and seeing the stunning artwork created by students for this month’s Teaching Matters blogs.

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The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year

EAB

Additionally, some studies show that retention can lead to behavioral issues, increased absences, and lower peer acceptance among retained students. K-12 libraries, providing snacks): 16% Schedules: 15% Student acceleration/student retention: 9% Building policies (e.g., cell phone policies, dress code, etc.):

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News from the uCreate Studio Makerspace

Teaching Matters Academic Support

on the first floor of the Main Library, George Square. Feb 27, 2020 We are always there to support users and make sure that people never give up on their ideas. uCreate Studio is located in rooms 1.11 Staffed 10am – 8pm, Monday to Friday and accessible (to inducted makers) from 8am to 1am, 7 days a week.