The Center for Teaching and Learning is committed to celebrating and highlighting great teaching at Boise State. No matter how small or large a teaching gesture, project, or effort may be, they all make an impact on our learning community. Every month, we are recognizing “Everyday Teaching” in our monthly newsletter. Join us in congratulating Jan Roser (Department of Writing Studies), and Mari Rice (School of Public Service) who have been nominated for their everyday teaching. Here’s some of what the nominators said about them:
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Jan Roser
“Jan is always innovating and changing her classes. She works at empowering students to acknowledge their own role in learning. She expects her students to succeed and because her expectations are high her students rise to the challenge. She does this by creating a classroom where she integrates mindfulness and a whole student approach to her teaching. She is also on the cutting edge of technology and integrating it into her classes. She’s been an active user and explorer of AI. Two years ago she enrolled in the GIMM program and designed a computer game as she was seeking to enrich her classes with her use of technology.”
“Jan is always innovating and changing her classes. She works at empowering students to acknowledge their own role in learning. She expects her students to succeed and because her expectations are high her students rise to the challenge. She does this by creating a classroom where she integrates mindfulness and a whole student approach to her teaching. She is also on the cutting edge of technology and integrating it into her classes. She’s been an active user and explorer of AI. Two years ago she enrolled in the GIMM program and designed a computer game as she was seeking to enrich her classes with her use of technology.”
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Mari Rice
Mari Rice “Mari teaches environmental classes embedded in natural realities. She regularly includes service-learning projects into introduction and advanced courses. The projects make a significant difference in helping the students learn about environmental issues. For example, she challenged her students to create the “Tree Atlas” and she is working with students to build a dashboard for information about restoration information on trails in the Boise Foothills. Mari’s relentless pursuit of engagement makes her an incredibly effective educator.”
Mari Rice “Mari teaches environmental classes embedded in natural realities. She regularly includes service-learning projects into introduction and advanced courses. The projects make a significant difference in helping the students learn about environmental issues. For example, she challenged her students to create the “Tree Atlas” and she is working with students to build a dashboard for information about restoration information on trails in the Boise Foothills. Mari’s relentless pursuit of engagement makes her an incredibly effective educator.”
Are you feeling inspired? Do you want to nominate a colleague or yourself? Learn more about “Everyday Teaching” recognition on our website and submit your nomination by filling out this short nomination form. Have questions about this opportunity? Please email Sarah Lausch at sarahlausch@boisestate.edu.