Category: English

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Up Next in ENGL 150

In conjunction with the ISUComm Foundation Courses Program’s 4/3/24 Brown Bag Session, which will focus on ways to improve and innovate peer review, Connor Ferguson has prepared a structure for peer review based on workshop styles in creative writing programs. This approach emphasizes care and collaboration in the writing process, and encourages a discussion based … Continue reading Up Next in ENGL 150

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Instructor Spotlight: Creativity, Revision, and Collaboration in the ISUComm Classroom with Samuel Piccone 

Samuel Piccone is an instructor teaching across the ISUComm Program (ENGL 150, 250, 302, and multiple learning communities), integrating creative writing pedagogy and radical revision approaches to his courses. Piccone started his academic career at the University of Colorado, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English; afterwards, he attended DePaul University in Chicago and graduated … Continue reading Instructor Spotlight: Creativity, Revision, and Collaboration in the ISUComm Classroom with Samuel Piccone 

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Up Next in ENGL 250

For the upcoming Multimodal Argument and Presentation Module, Claire Jussel has prepared an activity for students that encourages them to recognize multimodal genres and arguments in everyday media. The goals of this assignment are for students to learn how to identity genre features and multimodal design choices made in television and movies, and how advertising … Continue reading Up Next in ENGL 250

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New TA Q&A

                    Micaela Edelson, MFA, CWE Eleanore Tisch, MFA, CWE What do you wish your students knew about you? Micaela: That I can wiggle my ears (but not very well). Eleanore: I wish my students knew how much I love poetry! Maybe they do, but I feel … Continue reading New TA Q&A

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Up Next in ENGL 150/250

In conjunction with the ISUComm Foundation Courses Program’s February Brown Bag Session, which will focus on practicing mindfulness in the writing classroom, instructor Brenna Dixon has prepared an activity and lesson plan focusing on a broader semester vision for each student; the goal of the activity is to encourage students to address their own mindsets … Continue reading Up Next in ENGL 150/250

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Director’s Letter

Dear all, Do you ever get the overwhelming urge to make something? This week, I’m going to make a green curry and a realistic list of goals for the rest of the semester. I’m also working on making a new nighttime routine that involves fewer Northern Exposure reruns and more silence. All of these endeavors … Continue reading Director’s Letter

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New TA Q&A

                    Danilo Calle Londono, MA, TESL/AL Hannah Reischaeur, MA, TESL/AL  What do you wish your students knew about you? Danilo: I am passionate about language and teaching. I enjoy conversations about animals and movies. Hannah: I wish my students knew how much I care about their success. … Continue reading New TA Q&A

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Instructor Spotlight: Keeping Online Learning in Line with Katie Fulton

Katie Fulton began teaching at Iowa State as a graduate student in 2007. This was her first foray into the arena of public speaking education, and she was not sure it would be a good fit for her at first. However, she is still teaching Speech Communication classes, as well as Foundation and Advanced Communication … Continue reading Instructor Spotlight: Keeping Online Learning in Line with Katie Fulton

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Get to Know Natalie Meyer: Advocate for Students and the English Department

In 2003, Natalie Meyer’s journey in Iowa State’s English Department began in her undergraduate career as an English major. She continued her education, earning a Master’s degree in Literature in 2008, after which she remained at the university and transitioned into her role as a lecturer. Today, she is involved at Iowa State as an … Continue reading Get to Know Natalie Meyer: Advocate for Students and the English Department

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New TA Q&A

                    TJ Benson, MFA, CWE Ellis Deputy, MA, ENGL What do you wish your students knew about you?  TJ: That I learn from them as well. Ellis: I try to tell my students this, but I hope they know that I’m on their team and want … Continue reading New TA Q&A