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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · 27d

Big shout out to all the teachers in higher education and here's hoping more good students decide to give it a try (even with all the challenges involved).

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Sep 4

Want a summary of the MOST important tips on how to study effectively? This short video compiles a wealth of scientific research into one tight conversation starter. Great for the start of the school year or anytime!! Please share widely!!!
youtu.be/5GcIAzbmofc

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Sep 3

Appreciated the opportunity to reflect on what forms the core of my teaching philosophy as I prepare for the start of another academic year. Sometimes, what you were interested in during graduate education can become a through line for your academic life.

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This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Aug 28

Interested in SoTL and looking for fodder for new studies? Take a look at this piece:

We need something completely different: Catalysing new innovations in teaching www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

We need something completely different: catalysing new innovations in teaching

Educators have conducted assessments of the effectiveness of teaching, the extent to which students are learning, and the utility of new educational innovations and instructional methods for many y...

www.tandfonline.com

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Aug 24

It is so much fun to talk about teaching and learning with folks who are passionate about it!!! Especially stimulating to riff on current issues in higher ed. Thank you Learning Cosmos for hosting a really fun podcast with John Dunlosky and me.
Substack: lnkd.in/gQN5D2G9
YouTube: lnkd.in/g8aiNisv

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Aug 22

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!! The Intro Psych Academy is a one-day, high-impact workshop designed to help psychology instructors transform their Introductory Psychology courses.
📅 November 6–7, 2025

Space is limited—register soon!
🔗 Learn more & sign up at intropsychacademy.com

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Aug 18

Looking for a quick check-list of sorts as you prepare to start the new academic year? I just revised my HIPPR site and collated some key class specific teaching tips. Happy beginnings.
hippr.oregonstate.edu/teach-intro-...

Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thanks Lou!! First printing now sold out. Second printing available 9/2!!!! Happy summer reading!!

LouWojcinski @louwojcinski.bsky.social · Aug 16

This book, by @reganargurung.bsky.social is really good.

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Aug 15

A new academic year looms. In the spirit of fostering metacognition, consider having your students complete a self-assessment of their study styles, note-taking skills, or more. This takes the work out of it for you -- students automatically get information about responses. Try it. lnkd.in/gfawUWzC

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Jul 29

Students watching too much on their phones? Maybe they should watch this. A heck of a quick tour of over 85 tips WITH the relevant research cited, by @harvard.edu's Enrico De Cicco. Scroll down to Enrico in his bright yellow sweatshirt. References and more: regangurung.wixsite.com/pip2022/serv...

Video Guides | The Pedagogical Infl

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Rob McEntarffer @rmcenta.bsky.social · Jul 27

This article is worth reading! Thanks ‪@the74.bsky.social‬

www.the74million.org/article/cogn...

#teachlearnsky #Edusky

‘Cognitive Science,’ All the Rage in British Schools, Fails to Register in U.S.

Educators blame this ‘reverse Beatles effect’ on America’s decentralized system and grad schools that are often hostile to research.

www.the74million.org

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Jul 24

A fact to live by.

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Jul 22

Summer food for thought.

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(PDF) 7.7.25 Regan A. R. Gurung - A Summer Goal Better Supporting Our Students in the Age of AI

PDF | There is growing unease about student use of AI bots. Does AI give students a sense of belonging? With an increase in reports of disconnection and... | Find, read and cite all the research you n...

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Jul 12

THE REVEAL.

I can finally share an exciting bit of academic news!! I am thrilled and honored to join a project of mammoth proportions, his Intro Psych book.

I have taught over 15,000 students in the class,Now I get a chance to reach even more students. Yes, a bucket list item!!!

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Association for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social · Jun 27

A NEW Teaching Current Directions offers lesson plans on merging realities, goals, and selves in relationships. @reganargurung.bsky.social #Teaching

Resistance Is Futile: Teaching About Merging Selves In Close Relationships

Teaching: Explore these lesson plans on merging realities, goals, and selves in relationships.

www.psychologicalscience.org

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Jun 28

The 2025 @oregonstate High School Teachers of Psychology Workshop is a wrap!!! New friends. New information. Great times!!! So glad to share the campus and Oregon with passionate teachers of psych. #OSUHSPSYCH25. @oregonstate.edu

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Akira Miyake @amiyake.bsky.social · Jun 13

Here's a "thrival" guide I created for my own intro cog psych class, using PowerPoint (modeled after @reganargurung.bsky.social's more artistic version).

If you find it useful, I made a PPT file available here (tinyurl.com/ym8mkamj) so that you could create a thrival thrival guide of your own.

A "thrival" (survive + thrive) guide I created for my introductory cognitive psychology class, modeled after one created by @reganargurung.bsky.social‬.

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Jun 19

Most heartwarming for me is how students rise up challenges and actually seemed to thrive. Last day pictures here. I LOVE THESE SMILING FACES. Students know that we faculty so enjoy working with you and miss you when class is done.

HAPPY SUMMER ALL !!!

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Jun 7

A new year end tradition: @oregonstate Dept. Food Science and Technology Beaver Classic Creamery ice cream party for the #ASCLab !!! So glad to have a great team. All the best for finals Oregon State University. Great way to celebrate the last day of classes.

Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · May 21

"When I got back to class (after presenting at the symposium), I JUST FELT SMARTER." Yes, helping students to present takes time and energy but one need do no more than listen to them after it to see why we need to do it more.

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · May 5

Just back from the WPA conference and it was EPIC. A refreshing reminder of how many enthusiastic, hardworking, and conscientious students there are. SO PROUD of my Lab @oregonstate.edu . Set a PR- 20 students from my lab attended and we gave 4 talks, presented3 symposia, and had 17 posters!!!!

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Apr 29

Excited for #WPA2025 kicking off soon. The #asclab worked hard and has numerous posters, talks, and symposia. Interested in what we do? Come by and chat!! Looking forward to a busy and intellectually stimulating conference and so proud of lab's strong work!!

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Apr 6

Will giving your students a 48-hour buffer on assignments increase procrastination or result in lower grades? Not necessarily so!!! This just out, our assessment of the effects of an easy way for students to get extensions, and a buffer.
www.researchgate.net/publication/...

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Apr 3

If you like to hear different perspectives on AI with a heavy focus on teaching and learning, try out this new Podcast series from Joseph J. Slade Oregon State University.

psychsessions.org/2025/03/21/p...

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Regan A. R. Gurung @reganargurung.bsky.social · Mar 15

Happy end of winter term!! Love seeing student humor that makes relevant psych material connections!!

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