Articles
- “The First Day of Class: A Once-a-Semester Opportunity,” published in Faculty Focus by Maryellen Weimer on August 21, 2018.
- “Ten Tips for Dealing With Nervousness on the First Day of Class Faculty,” published in Faculty Focus, by Delaney J. Kirk, on August 14, 2018.
Online Guides From Teaching Centers
- “Make the Most of the First Day of Class,” posted by Carnegie Mellon University’s Eberly Center Teaching Excellence & Educational Innovation.
- “First Day of Class,” posted by the Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching.
Videos
- “First Day of the Semester: Good Activities,” posted by Discovering the Art of Mathematics, a group that offers ideas for teaching math to liberal-arts majors.