Archive - Teaching C-I

Finding Their Voice—Personal Narrative and Performance in a Communication-Intensive Classroom

Weeks 10–12: Building confidence, critique, and connection

Jul 28 •

From Poetic Performance to Personal Storytelling: Entering the Second Half a Communication-Intensive Performance Course

How scaffolding, trust, and feedback shaped the second half of the semester

Jul 21 •

Rescheduling, Reworking, and Reconnecting: A Mid-Semester Shift in a Communication-Intensive Performance Course

What happens when a performance class pauses to breathe—and rethinks the plan

Jul 14 •

Creating Space for Risk and Resonance: Weeks 2–5 in a Communication-Intensive Performance Course

This is the third installment in our C-I in Action series where we follow Dr.

Jul 7 •

June 2025

Finding Voice, Form, and Feedback: Teaching Performance Composition as a Communication-Intensive Course

This is the second installment in our C-I in Action series where we follow along through the process of teaching a communication-intensive course.

Jun 30 •

Behind the Curtain: Teaching Communication through Performance

Explore the teaching process of a Communication-Intensive Course in real time.

Jun 23 •

Small Changes, Big Impact: Reflections from a Spring C-I Faculty Learning Community

“No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship.”

Jun 16 •

Asking Why: How One Faculty Member Sparked 150 Writing Topics in 10 Minutes

Explore one C-I assignment from an International Studies professor that encourages students to keep asking questions.

Jun 9 •

May 2025

AI as Your Personal TA? Exploring AI in Communication-Intensive Courses

When used intentionally, AI can support the kind of communication-rich, student-centered learning that C-I courses prioritize.

May 20 •

Choosing Communication Modes for Your C-I Course

A practical guide for aligning modes with learning goals, disciplinary norms, and your teaching style

May 6 •

April 2025

4 Steps to Building a Culture of Feedback in Your C-I Course

Feedback isn’t just for the end—it’s something we build into a Communication-Intensive Course from day one.

Apr 17 •

March 2025

5 Ways Multimodal Communication Leads to Deeper Learning

Using multiple modes activates the brain and prepares students for real-world success

Mar 26 •

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