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DI Presentation Board Requirements
- The front of each board must be labeled with the name of the student(s) and with the year and semester completed.
- Each board should measure 16 x 20 inches, 20 x 30 inches, or 24 x 36 inches.
The Faculty Drive
From any on-campus computer, you can access DISD forms, policies and standards on the Faculty drive. Go to Computer and look under Network Location.
- Design Guidelines and Standards
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- Computer Lab Policy
- Copyright Policy
- Faculty Handbook
- Copyright and Plagiarism Resources
- Avoiding Plagiarism - Resources and Tools
- Examples of Plagiarism
- Plagiarism Tutorial
- Using Images - Copyright and Plagiarism
Via for Faculty
Information on logging in, getting help, finding how-to guides and videos, and using ePortfolios as assessment and learning tools
In the Library
Faculty Collection in the DI Library
Browse the collection of books and other resources especially for faculty
Recommended Reading for DI Faculty
17 books particularly recommended for DISD instructors, ranging from 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School to Visual Grammar
The Art of Teaching Art : A Guide for Teaching and Learning the Foundations of Drawing-Based Art
by Deborah A. Rockman
Provides a guide to teaching art at the college level, covering classroom management, critique and grading as well as art principles
Assessment in Creative Disciplines : Quantifying and Qualifying the Aesthetic
by David Chase, Jill L. Ferguson and J. Joseph Hoey IV
Explores different methods of assessing student learning in the arts, with case studies and examples at both the course and program levels
Collaborative Learning Techniques : A Handbook for College Faculty
by Elizabeth F. Barkley, et al.
Examines all aspects of group work in college courses, including how to form groups and how to evaluate and grade students
Discussion as a Way of Teaching : Tools and Techniques for Democratic Classrooms
by Stephen D. Brookfield and Stephen Preskill
Discusses ways of preparing for, starting, encouraging and evaluating classroom discussions, including tips for promoting discussions among culturally diverse students
Effective Grading : A Tool for Learning and Assessment
by Barbara E. Walvoord and Virginia Johnson Anderson
Covers criteria and standards, calculating grades, grading more efficiently, and using the grading process to improve teaching
Engaging Ideas : The Professor’s Guide to Integrating Writing, Critical Thinking, and Active Learning in the Classroom
by John C. Bean
Examines the connection between thinking, writing and learning, and provides tips and strategies for promoting active learning and critical thinking
An Ethic of Excellence : Building a Culture of Craftsmanship With Students
by Ron Berger
Provides ways that teachers and administrators can encourage a culture of excellence among students
The Graphic Syllabus and the Outcomes Map : Communicating Your Course
by Linda B. Nilson
Presents ways of communicating course organization and learning goals through a 1-page diagram, flowchart or concept map
A Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults
by Donald Greive
Covers course planning, teaching techniques, testing and assessment, and strategies for teaching adult students
Interior Design : Practical Strategies for Teaching and Learning
by Katherine S. Ankerson and Jill Pable
Discusses learning theories relevant to interior design education and strategies for course planning, classroom management, studio time and more
Learner-Centered Teaching : Five Key Changes to Practice
by Maryellen Weimer
Explores the theory of and strategies for learner-centered teaching
McKeachie’s Teaching Tips : Strategies, Research, and Theory for College and University Teachers
by Wilbert J. McKeachie and Marilla Svinicki
Covers course planning, the first day of class, lectures, classroom discussion, assessment and testing, evaluating and grading, motivating students, teaching a culturally diverse group, academic honesty, problem behaviors, active learning, problem-based learning, experiential learning, technology, and more
On Course : A Week-by-Week Guide to Your First Semester of College Teaching
by James M. Lang
Covers syllabi, the first day of class, lectures, technology, group work, academic honesty, classroom discussion, assignments and grading, student feedback, and more
Teaching at its Best : A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors
by Linda B. Nilson
Cover course planning and syllabi, copyright guidelines, the first day of class, classroom management, academic honesty, office hours, motivating students, different learning styles, lectures, classroom discussion, experiential learning, group work, reading and writing assignments, technology, assessment and tests, and more
Teaching Graphic Design : Course Offerings and Class Projects from the Leading Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
edited by Steven Heller
Includes outlines for graphic design courses including visual communications, professional practices in design, exhibition design, and much more
Tools for Teaching
by Barbara Gross Davis
Covers course planning and syllabi, the first day of class, teaching a culturally and academically diverse group, accommodating students with disabilities, classroom discussion, effective lectures, group work, learning styles, motivating students, writing across the curriculum, assignments and tests, and more
What the Best College Teachers Do
by Ken Bain
Explores preparation, expectations, classroom management, evaluation, and more
Online
Center for Teaching and Learning | Stanford University on YouTube
Faculty winners of Stanford’s major teaching awards deliver lectures on teaching topics of their choice
The Conversation | Blogs |The Chronicle of Higher Education
Blog posts from a wide variety of writers expressing ideas and opinions related to teaching and higher education
Critical Thinking Is Not Discipline-Specific: Teaching Critical Thinking to the Beginning Design Student
Examines the need for teaching design students to think critically and discusses strategies for doing so in design studios, design graphics/communication studios, and architecture appreciation courses
Faculty Focus
Provides articles on effective teaching strategies for the college classroom, covering classroom management, flipped learning, assessment, learning styles, course design, and more
Getting the Most out of Guest Experts Who Speak to Your Class | Faculty Focus
Presents strategies for integrating guest speakers into your course
How to Manage a College Classroom | Expert Village on YouTube
This set of 1- to 2-minute videos covers 29 different classroom management strategies for college teachers
IDEC Exchange | Interior Design Educators Council
Read issues of IDEC Exchange, IDEC’s newsletter with articles related to teaching interior design
IDEC Resource Library | Interior Design Educators Council
Browse conference proceedings, articles and course materials related to teaching interior design
Keep Calm and Teach: Best Practices for Teaching Cohorts | Faculty Focus
This brief article presents best practices for teaching cohorts of students
Percolator | Blogs |The Chronicle of Higher Education
Blog posts from several different writers about “research that matters”
Presentation Tips for Teachers (Never Give a Boring Lecture Again!) TEDxOsaka | YouTube
The author of Presentation Zen explores strategies for using presentations in a way that engages students
Problem Based Learning & Case Base Learning
Includes instructional videos featuring actual instructors, students, and business people in classroom situations, along with an overview of PBL basics, videos on using PBL in the classroom, and additional support for instructors who want to explore or implement PBL
ProfHacker | Blogs |The Chronicle of Higher Education
Blog posts from a dozen different writers about teaching, technology and productivity
Teacher Questions: An Alternative? | Faculty Focus
Explores the types of questions that teachers ask and which types most effectively promote meaningful student discussion and learning
Tips for Cultivating a Learning Relationship with Students | Faculty Focus
Provides practical strategies for developing relationships with students that promote learning
Use Team Charters to Improve Group Assignments | Faculty Focus
Considers the benefits of team charters and what elements should be included
Why Change Our Approach to Teaching? | Faculty Focus
Explores why one college teacher decided to change the way she taught her class
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