Tawnya MeansinUNL Teaching and LearningCreating a movementA simple activity to build human connection in your online classFeb 19, 2021Feb 19, 2021
Tawnya MeansinUNL Teaching and LearningAre you lonesome tonight?In this time of social isolation, it can seem that even when we are with other people, we are still so alone.Oct 22, 2020Oct 22, 2020
Tawnya MeansinUNL Teaching and LearningOops!?! … “undelete” CTRL+Z Cancel and IDs to the rescue!Thanks to Eric French, Steven Cain, and Jillian Manzer for helping compile and support these tips!Aug 12, 2020Aug 12, 2020
Tawnya MeansinUNL Teaching and Learning“Now Must Be Different” — So How Can We Help?We are two women who teach accounting — one black, one white — and we are the greatest of friends. We have very similar professional and…Jun 11, 2020Jun 11, 2020
Tawnya MeansinUNL Teaching and LearningDo’s and Don’ts for the SyllabusCreating (or tweaking) your syllabus is essential for setting the tone or establishing the culture of your class, whether it is delivered…Dec 20, 2018Dec 20, 2018
Tawnya MeansinUNL Teaching and LearningDo They Know What They Think That They Know and If Not, How Do You Get Them to Care?Curiosity killed the cat… but satisfaction brought him back.Dec 11, 2018Dec 11, 2018
Tawnya MeansinUNL Teaching and LearningSummer Plans? Resources for Online (or Blended) TeachingIf you are anything like me, on these cold and dreary early spring days you are thinking about getting away for a fun, warm, and relaxing…Apr 4, 2018Apr 4, 2018
Tawnya MeansinUNL Teaching and LearningUnplugged? Does Anyone Even Do That?This #CCCWrite prompt was the hardest for me so far. I reason that it is because I don’t feel that I can allow myself to unplug. With my…Mar 2, 20183Mar 2, 20183
Tawnya MeansinUNL Teaching and LearningSmall Teaching Techniques Can Lead to Impressive GrowthYou may have heard of the “Growth Mindset” and Carol Dweck’s research over the last 30 years on student attitudes toward failure. One of…Feb 27, 20182Feb 27, 20182
Tawnya MeansinUNL Teaching and LearningMis-takes as Opportunities for Re-takesThere is a story of a Yo-Yo Ma concert where the performer was playing a 2.5 million dollar cello and during a particularly difficult song…Feb 23, 2018Feb 23, 2018
