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Self-Assessment Does Not Necessarily Mean Self-Grading

Article: Friday, June 18th, 2010

Most faculty judiciously avoid having students self-assess because it seems hopelessly naïve to imagine them being able to look at anything beyond the desired grade. Even so, the ability to ... Read full story »

Teach More Effectively with Customizing Learning Experiences

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Teach Online? Get this road map to online course development Teach More Effectively with Customizing Learning Experiences Expectations are rising in higher ed. There’s a growing emphasis on outcomes and ... Learn more »

Are Your Students Career-Ready? Create a Rubric to Find out

Article: Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Have you ever wondered if what you teach and how you teach it results in career-ready students? Have you ever wondered if your expectations for student learning outcomes match what ... Read full story »

How Wikis Streamline Student Collaboration Projects

Article: Monday, December 14th, 2009

Utter the words “group project” and you’re likely to hear at least a few groans from your students. The reasons for their dislike of group work are many, but logistical ... Read full story »

Critical Pedagogy Brings New Teaching and Learning Challenges

Article: Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

It’s not always easy to differentiate between critical pedagogy, active learning, and the learner- or learning-centered approaches. Each is predicated on the notion of student engagement and proposes involvement via ... Read full story »

Questioning Styles for More Effective Discussion Boards

Article: Friday, November 20th, 2009

Meaningful online discussions that promote learning and build community usually do not happen spontaneously. They require planning, good use of questioning techniques, and incentives for student participation. Before the course begins, ... Read full story »

A New Approach to Grading Student Essays

Article: Monday, November 16th, 2009

As a very young teacher, I remember pulling all-nighters to get my students’ essays back within the one-week limit I set for myself. Even in those days this “cram grading” ... Read full story »

Using Rubrics to Improve Online Teaching, Learning, and Retention

Article: Monday, August 31st, 2009

I have always enjoyed teaching in the classroom environment. There is something special about watching a student’s eyes light up as a new concept changes perceptions. When I first taught ... Read full story »

Finding the ‘Sweet Spot’ of Teaching and Learning

Article: Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Avid golfers and baseball players often talk about the elusive “sweet spot.” Find it, and you can make the ball go exactly where you want it to go, almost effortlessly. ... Read full story »

Helping Online Faculty Succeed

Article: Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Online education programs are known for their convenience, but they’ve also developed a reputation for poor student retention rates. So when someone who oversees an online education program that maintains ... Read full story »

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