Like many professors, Illinois State clinical instructors Ree Hartman ‘85, M.S. ‘92, and Nancy Braun ‘85, M.S. ‘93, weren’t sure how they would instruct their students when the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift to online education.
Unit: College of Education
Metcalf’s Jennifer Talbot earns state honors for teaching excellence
Jennifer Talbot ’07, M.S. ’13 was recently awarded the Excellence in Middle School Mathematics Teaching Award from the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM). She sat down to discuss out more about her role at Metcalf and this fantastic accolade. What do you do at Metcalf? After starting my career teaching seventh-grade math at
Training teachers for the real, diverse world of the classroom
As a professor of early childhood education, Dr. Miranda Lin’s specialty is teaching future teachers. Her Cross Cultural Teaching and Learning course connects students with community efforts, like the YWCA.
Weakest Link host Jane Lynch and fellow Redbird to appear on Hoda & Jenna show
Retired Illinois State employee and three-time alum Dr. Sally Pyne ’78, M.S. ’87, Ph.D. ’99, will make her national television debut Friday morning on Today With Hoda & Jenna as one of the contestants for a round of the Weakest Link hosted by fellow Redbird Jane Lynch ’82.
Students learn how to negotiate their first job
Gain the confidence and the skills you need to effectively negotiate your first job offer.
Engaging students virtually
Traditionally, teachers are able to have their entire class in their line of vision, allowing them to make sure students are understanding the material as well as making each student feel seen.
Latest books from #RedbirdScholars
Here are the latest books from #RedbirdScholars.
How we met: Katie Seidenberg and Tom Martin
Tom Martin ’11 was anything but pleased when he failed a business technology class by two-tenths of a percentage point in fall 2009.
Where are they now? Dr. Ed Hines
Dr. Ed Hines believes that Illinois State provided an outstanding work environment.
Pause for applause
Pause to applaud these accomplished Illinois State alumni.