HEATHER SAIGO

Connecting People Through Technology

I live, learn, and work at the intersection of technology, education, and communications. Take a look at my faculty development workshops, teaching experience, and instructional design portfolio. Thank you for visiting!

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Welcome to LIFE 101, an intro slide for an online learning activity

Ditch the "Introduce Yourself" Discussion Post and Try This Online Activity Instead

If you're looking for something new to do during the first week of online teaching, here's an idea! Welcome students to your class and help them meet each other with this engaging, collaborative online activity.

Aug 28, 20253 min read

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How to Use Generative AI (without getting in trouble at school)

TLDR : Try this interactive lesson to learn how to use generative AI responsibly . As a college teacher, I interact with students and...

Apr 15, 20252 min read

Understanding the Matilda Effect in Science

We often think of science as a space where hard work and intellectual curiosity lead to discovery and recognition. But just like in any...

Feb 8, 20253 min read

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me when I was a small child, holding a starfish at an aquarium with my mom

Early Research Experience

My parents are both science educators, and they helped me develop an insatiable curiosity and love of learning. Here is a photo of me with my mom, doing some hands-on science.

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