Thanks, Emily Navarro, for sharing her Pedagogy of the Senses with First Publics! In this piece, Navarro discusses a method for decentering technology to bring about a more engaged, memorable experience. See it here: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...

Link to Dr. Johnston's "Introduction to Secondary Teaching": www.bloomsbury.com/us/introduct...

NEW CONNECTION! 🗣️ See Tom Wolff and colleagues' article on computational literacy in undergraduate sociology! buff.ly/0Y3GHEB

Check out this new Reflection by JoAnna Boudreaux on a “failed” collaboration project focused on public issues! See it here: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...

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Check this resource out here: trails.asanet.org/article/view...

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Use this resource based on "Teenage" documentary and the New York Times “Teenage Bill of Rights” (1945) to help students analyze adolescence as a socially constructed life stage. trails.asanet.org/article/view...

As much as we want to see a university as a neutral space for all students, it's probably a more "Racialized Space" than you might think it is. See this activity for teaching about race and space in higher education: trails.asanet.org/article/view...

See our reflections from our last webinar in our Teaching Methods Series, where our panelists discussed engaging students in methods, fostering a critical lens, and preparing them for careers beyond the classroom. thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...

Check out this syllabus on TRAILS: trails.asanet.org/article/view...

Explore this LinkedIn blog post on "Curricular Barriers That Harm Neurodivergent Students of Color." www.linkedin.com/pulse/reveal...

It's all about Florida: teaching systemic inequality but not sure if the course contents follow the state laws? Better check this 'state-approved' sanitized sociology textbook out!

"Over the years, the classroom has shifted in ways that are both visible and felt. Students are more willing to talk about mental health, more open about....see more at: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...

What it means to learn outside schools? Try this experiential project by Alyssa Lyons in museum settings, where students examine exhibition, display, and content of museums. Here's the link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...

Thinking about choosing between JD vs PhD? Why not both? Read about what Dr. Lageson has to say about being a professional at the intersection of both disciplines here: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...

You might get hungry but it's a good place to learn semi-structured interview technique, probing, rapport building, and content analysis. Here's the link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...

When fertility isn't just a personal choice, try Oslawski-Lopez and Tabor's class activity, allowing students to discussion gendered decision-making of different sex, married couples. Here is the link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...

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New teaching resource! Here's the link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...

First Publics will host a conversation with Vanessa Gonlin (University of Georgia) and Jennifer Turner (Institute for Women’s Policy Research) on April 13, 2026 from 1-2 PM EST. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

AI is transforming both teaching and learning behaviors among teachers and students. But what about grading sociological papers with AI? Learn more about Francisco Olivos, Tobias Kamelski, and Sebastián Ascui-Gac's study from this link: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Hey there good people! While you are enjoying a warm sunny day of Spring, why not take a quick look at our newly published class note? Click here for Soligo's piece: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...

Important Class Note alert❗ Wondering about how to teach a class with multiple perspectives on education policy? Dr. Brown has some great suggestions! Here's the link for Brown's piece: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...

Check out Amanda Mireles' Mentoring Made Simple: A Conversation Starter for Faculty and Teaching Assistants, on ASA TRAILS. Link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...

Job search season is here! Check out this wonderful assignment by Brooke Johnson that teaches student how to articulate their competencies and guides students in critically analyzing a job posting relevant to their career goals. Here is the link:

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The First Publics team is thrilled to announce that our very own Sarah Shannon, the Co-Founder of First Publics, has been promoted to the rank of a full Professor! We are all very happy and proud of you! Congratulations!

Happy Monday! Don’t forget to register for this free webinar! Link below 👇

Don't miss out on this great resource! Link: www.sociologycoach.com

First Publics is hosting another FREE webinar on February 23 from 1-2 PM EST! Join us for a conversation with Drs. Arturo Baiocchi, Sarah Lageson, and Piper Sledge about methods for/as public engagement! Register here: buff.ly/cqxwODK

Teaching about Violence has pedagogical value in Intro class but it needs to be done with care! Check out what Hatton, Upadhyay, and Williams suggest about the use of violence contents in 22 popular introductory sociology textbooks. Click here:

Mentoring Resources! Looking for a material to share with students or a resource to help you in your mentoring endeavors? Check this resource, "Majoring in Sociology: A Pathway to Opportunity" from ASA!

Teaching a course on the topics of crimes such as murder and mass-shooting, among others? Here is your resource for finding syllabi and assignments from ASA Trails! Link:

At First Publics, we were thrilled to engage in this conversation with Steve McKay, Patricia Richards, and Naomi Sugie. Check out the full reflection here: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...

On November 6, 2025 from Noon-1:30 EST, First Publics will host a conversation exploring why and how teaching research methods matters, not only for scholarship, but also for critical thinking and public engagement in light of the contemporary polycrisis. Register here: buff.ly/rWfrkxE

First Publics Co-editor, Sarah Shannon, reflects on the past two years of First Publics and discusses our plan for the future, including the introduction of our new advisory board! See it here: buff.ly/Lc9gczC

@firstpublics.bsky.social is asking the type of questions that I think all academics should be asking at this moment. Honored to be included on an advisory board made up people I value and respect and excited to see where this project goes! thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...

Check out this new Reflection on our site, "Teaching Consent Before Content," By Joey Bernert! Link: buff.ly/rvjwIfL

Looking for a guide to teaching theory? See @mestefan.bsky.social's newest Reflection with First Publics, where he introduces 7 principles that you can adopt in any classroom.

Check out this new Reflection on teaching environmental justice cross-nationally. Ahmed explores the differences in contexts and how this has informed his approach to teaching students, our first publics. buff.ly/UdNFnM7

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WE’RE HERE at #ASA2025!! We want to talk with you about your teaching! Drop into our editorial assistant’s (@slhknapp.bsky.social) informal meeting window at the Hyatt (Sat 11:30-12:30) or email/DM us to set up a time to talk!

We’re at #ASA2025! Come find our editorial assistant, @slhknapp.bsky.social, on Saturday from 11:30-12:30 in the Hyatt lobby to talk about First Publics! Follow for updates and details!

Want to integrate some ethics into your course this [email protected]'s resource highlighted on @firstpublics.bsky.social offers 100+ case studies perfect for sparking dialogue in class. Explore this & more great resources from FirstPublics here: 🔗 bit.ly/454bIBy 🔗

Often, instructors are tasked with career advising for our majors. Check out this review by Catherine Solomon in Contemporary Sociology of "The Employable Sociologist: A Guide for Undergraduates" (Martinez 2023) to see if this could help you prepare for this year! buff.ly/t3F98ot

Throwback... Tuesday? As Fall 25 prep gets underway, see Megan Phillips' Class Note on how to incorporate borrow activities into your classes! buff.ly/vtkspX5

Check out my piece on teaching sociological theory in cultural studies, up on @firstpublics.bsky.social 👇🏼👇🏼 thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...

Start your week off right by reading Hannah McCann's (@binarythis.bsky.social) new Reflection on teaching sociology and sociological theory in a cultural studies classroom! See it here: