LibGuides: CTL Faculty Development: Tips for the First Four Weeks

Great Beginnings

21 Free Fun IceBreakers for Online Teaching, Students & Virtual and Remote Teams
101 Things You Can Do in the First Three Weeks of Class
Suggestions for college teachers who are looking for fresh ways of creating the best possible environment for learning.
Five Things to Do on the First Day of Class
Faculty Focus: Higher Ed. Teaching Strategies

First Four Weeks (F4W) Strategies 2017

How to Teach a Good First Day of Class: Advice Guide
James Lang. Chronicle of Higher Education Jan. 4, 2019

Maintaining Positive Student Interaction 2017/2018
Maintaining Positive Student Interaction at St. Louis Community College: General Tips and Guidelines for College Faculty and Staff was created in an attempt to help faculty and staff respond appropriately to situations or interactions with difficult or distressed students. It was created by the STLCC Student Affairs Staff

“The eight minutes that matter most are the beginning and endings. If a lesson does not start off strong by activating prior knowledge, creating anticipation, or establishing goals, student interest wanes, and you have to do some heavy lifting to get them back. If it fails to check for understanding, you will never know if the lesson’s goal was attained.” Source: Educator Brian Sztabnik on Student Engagement in Edutopia

Early Alert

Early Alert at STLCC
Early Alert programs are designed to increase the retention and academic success rates of students by providing early and consistent feedback. Early Alert programs are most effective when combined with intentional intervention measures such as Academic Success planning and personalized tutoring that includes addressing barriers to success such as time management and study skills. Additionally, a goal of the Early Alert program at STLCC is to connect students to on-campus resources such as Academic Success and Tutoring, Academic Advising, Counseling, ACCESS, the Student Assistance Program, TRIO Student Support Services, and more. The Early Alert program is also designed to encourage students to communicate with their professors who serve as invaluable resources.