Teaching Academy

The links below provide some specific articles designed for new faculty and instructors at Purdue
Getting Started at Purdue	Legal Issues
Where do I go for...	Grade Confidentiality
That acronym stands for...	Sexual Harrassment
Overview of Computing Resources	Student Misconduct
Teaching Technologies at Purdue	Teaching Students with Disabilities

Beginning Teaching	Course Management
First Day of Class	Assigning Grades
Creating an Optimal Learning Environment	Blackboard References and Help
Dealing with Cheating	Developing Tests
Dealing with Disruptive Behavior	Developing Writing Skills
Teaching Millennial Students	Fostering Responsibility
Where to Send Students for Help	Motivating Students
Writing an Effective Syllabus	Working with Teaching Assistants(TAs)
Acknowledging Motivation

Additional information on the following topics may be found at the Center for Instructional Excellence (http://www.cie.purdue.edu/). Just click on one of the topics below. Each link provides an overview of the topic, and then some practical advice (Words of Wisdom) and references on the topic (see the bottom of the page).
Learning Issues	In the Classroom
Active Learning	Ice-Breakers
Cooperative and Collaborative Learning	Leading Discussions
Electronic Portfolios	Lecturing
Individual Differences	Planning for Teaching
Learning Communities	Teaching Large Classes
Learning Styles	Technology for Teaching
Problem-Based Learning	Using PowerPoint
Service-Learning	Using Teams for Learning