The Tarot of Teaching deck is a creative tool designed to enrich and energize the structure of a class period. It divides the flow of a lesson into three key stages, each represented by a different category of cards: Starting Our Journey (beginning of class), Along the Way (middle of class), and Reaching Our Destination (end of class). Each card within these categories offers a unique teaching tip aligned with its intended time in the class period, making each session more en

The Tarot of Teaching deck is a creative tool designed to enrich and energize the structure of a class period. It divides the flow of a lesson into three key stages, each represented by a different category of cards: Starting Our Journey (beginning of class), Along the Way (middle of class), and Reaching Our Destination (end of class). Each card within these categories offers a unique teaching tip aligned with its intended time in the class period, making each session more en

By Susanna Molitoris-Miller Every faculty member appreciates a go-to student who will dependably raise their hand and likely have the...

Confession:  I used to listen to Wishbone  by Slaid Cleaves on repeat while reading my student evaluations, letting the chorus play over and over: Spin the bottle cap Throw a shot back Everything's gonna be all right Spin the bottle cap Throw a shot back Cough and cry, lay down and die Let’s be honest—reading student evaluations can be stressful. I’ve had meaningful comments in my SRIs (Student Response to Instruction, now called Student Feedback Instrument, or SFI): heartfel