Teaching Toolbox

Welcome to LSC-North Harris' collaborative teaching and learning resource site.

On this site you will find a range of practical and pedagogical resources, from learning how to access D2L and VTAC, to discovering professional development programs available to faculty and staff. If you have something you would like to share, please contact Darlene Luce, Manager of Professional Development and Educational Support at Darlene.C.Luce@LoneStar.Edu.

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Teaching Toolbox

Welcome to LSC-North Harris' collaborative teaching and learning resource site.

Adjunct Central

AI in Higher Education

D2L Campus Representatives

D2L Home Page / Log In

Open Educational Resources (OER)

Active Learning and Student Engagement

Bringing Learning to Life Using Case Studies

Curiosity Unleashed - Igniting Inquiry in the Classroom

Flip the Script - Rethinking the Classroom Experience

Game On! Game - Based Strategies for the Classroom

Learning by Doing - The Power of Project-Based Learning

Press Play on Participation - The Active Learning Advantage

Talk It Out - Strategies for Vibrant Classroom Discussions

Teach Less, Learn More - The Power of Student-Centered Instruction

Teaching 21st-Century Skills for a Changing World

Teaching for Transfer - Helping Students Apply What They Learn

Small but Mighty - The Power of Microlearning in Higher Education

Visual Pathways - Mastering Concepts with Graphic Organizers

Assessment, Grading and Feedback

Beyond the Gradebook - Fostering a Culture of Feedback for Deeper Learning

Charting the Course - Navigating Effective Grading Practices

Connecting Learning to Life - The Value of Authentic Assessments

Mastering Assessment - A Guide to Exam Question Types, Traits and Tips

Quick Checks, Big Gains - Mastering Classroom Assessment Techniques

Score Smarter, Not Harder - The Power of Rubrics

Video-Based Feedback - A Human Touch in Digital Spaces

Classroom Management, Climate and Student Motivation

Breaking the Ice - The Power of Icebreakers in Building Connection

Building Student Rapport - Practical Strategies for Creating a Supportive Classroom Climate

Engage and Inspire - The Keys to Classroom Management

From Conflict to Connection - Dealing with Difficult Behavior in the Classroom

Igniting the Spark - Building Strong Faculty-Student Connections from Day One

Lessons Between the Lines - Understanding the Hidden Curriculum

Office Hours Reimagined - Turning Empty Chairs into Engagement

Reflect and Rest - Wrapping Up the Semester with Purpose

Why Students Disengage – and What You Can Do About It?

Communication, Writing and Professional Skills

Career-Ready Classroom - Embedding Professional Skills in Academic Courses

The Communication Content Creation - Embedding Writing and Speaking into Any Course

Curriculum and Course Design

Bloom Your Classroom - Unlock Deeper Learning with Bloom’s Taxonomy

Blueprint for Success - Creating Impactful Lesson Plans

Climbing the Cognitive Ladder - An Introduction to Bloom’s

From Foundation to Mastery - Effective Scaffolding Techniques

Lecturing in Three Acts - From Planning to Lasting Impact

Simplify Without Sacrificing - Design Smarter, Not Harder

Teaching with a Purpose - The Power of Backward Design

Data-Informed Teaching and Reflective Practice

Action Research: Turning Teaching into Discovery

From Numbers to Knowledge: Using Data to Help Students Thrive

Teaching with Impact - Evidence-Based Strategies for Student Success

The Science of Learning - Turning Research into Practice

Digital and Technology Integration

Digital Meets Traditional: Tools to Boost Classroom Engagement

Digital Storytelling: Engaging Students with Multimedia Projects

Transforming Learning - Leveraging AI in the Classroom

Faculty Identity and Development

Reclaiming Joy in Teaching - Reconnecting with Purpose and Passion

Faculty Qualities of Excellence - Modeling World Citizenry Through Teaching

Faculty Peer Mentoring - Sharing the Wisdom in the Room

Fostering Belonging

Beyond Learning Styles - Engaging All Learners

Empowering Multilingual Minds - Strategies to Support English Language Learners

Inclusive Teaching - Supporting Students with Disabilities

Opening Doors - Supporting First-Generation College Students

Teaching Through Time - Strategies for a Multigenerational Classroom

Unlocking Learning for All Through the Power of Universal Design

Higher-Order Thinking & Student Agency

Unlocking Critical Minds - Strategies for Teaching Critical Thinking

Your Voice, Our Course - Creating Learning Together

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