Simple ways to help students with vocabulary acquisition
Without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed. -Wilkins New terminology can be overwhelming for…
Ideas for increasing student use of office hours
Office hours are a great way to meet with students to answer questions, explain concepts, and build relationships. For a…
Vote for the 2016 Summer Book!
It is time to cast your vote for the CTLE Summer Book Club! There is nothing better than taking the…
So Long to the Digital Natives…
In 2001, Marc Prensky shared his concept of “Digital Natives” and “Digital Immigrants.” Prensky states that “our students are all ‘native…
Maricopa League Spring Training!
The MCCCD Centers for Teaching and Learning in concert with the Rio Salado Accessibility Team and the MCCCD Center for Employee…
Best Practices for Teaching Online
It is no secret that the online learning environment provides both opportunities and challenges. Whether you are new to teaching…
Great Ideas for Teaching (GIFT) Exchange: Teaching ideas from across campus
The CTLE is hosting a Great Ideas for Teaching (GIFT) Exchange on Wednesday, November 18 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. in HT2-139…
Get a Free PowToon Account!
PowToon is an easy to use presentation tool with interesting graphics and fun animations. Try this alternative to Powerpoint for free! Powtoon’s…
Want to teach to a full, engaged classroom at the END of a semester?
Try one of these five easy activities! Student success is more than big district initiatives and million dollar grants; it’s…
2015 Teaching with Technology Conference
Mark your calendar for Maricopa Community College’s premier learning technology event on May 19, 2015 at Estrella Mountain Community College….
Vote for the Summer 2015 Book!
The moment you have all been waiting for has arrived – it is time to cast your vote for the…
Take the Write 6×6 Challenge
What is the challenge? Well, the CTLE invites you to create 6 pieces of writing each week for 6 weeks…
PAR (Peer Assistance and Review) Update
The PAR process (Peer Assistance and Review) is in full swing and going well. Mentors, thank you for all of…
Video tutorials help students navigate library databases
This is a guest post from Louise So, Fitness & Wellness Faculty and Personal Trainer Program Director. GCC has so…
Reflections from the 2014 Student Success Conference
This year, MCCCD held the annual Student Success Conference on Friday, October 17. This was an all-day event providing “opportunities for…
