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    ICR 9

    Use humor while teaching when appropriate – Definitely be aware and research the best ways to utilize humor without offending students and others whether they are present or not

    Semester Timing: In-Classroom Engagement      Aspire Alliance Category: Relational

    Difficulty Level: Easy                                            Class Modality: In-person, Online synchronous, Online asynchronous

    Resources

    Below are resources the research team have gathered to help you implement this strategy in your classroom.

    Erdogdu et al "The Educational Power of Humor on Student Engagement in Online Learning Environments" (2021)

    https://telrp.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41039-021-00158-8

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    "Using humor in the college classroom: The pros and the cons" - American Psychology Association

    https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/ptn/2018/02/humor-college-classroom

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    How to Use Humor to Teach: 4 Tips for Using Humor to Educate - Masterclass

    https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-use-humor-to-teach

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