CITL Instructor Story
Submitted by Lawrence Angrave

I invited students to share their music suggestions to play when working on the course assignment. I shared some example links of music that had no vocals as starting examples. It led to a lively and happy discussion. I believe it helped relieve some of the student stress around COVID-19 and feelings of isolation.

Some students shared music using Spotify and YouTube links and connected with each other.  It helped bring students together. Next time, I might include music recommendations from the course staff too!

Lawrence is a CITL Fellow, Gies RC Evans Innovation Fellow, and winner of numerous teaching awards.

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