When I think of a positive classroom climate, I picture a brightly lit classroom with students sitting around tables, a soft buzz of student discussion,
According to the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (2025), the percent of students enrolled in distance education courses in postsecondary institutions in the fall of
The contemporary faculty workload is both visible and invisible. Visible are the courses, the syllabi, the scheduled advising hours, and the committee meetings. Invisible are the hours
In the era of digital education, faculty teaching online courses may find it difficult to establish meaningful connections with their students. As a faculty member who teaches primarily
Most people have their own idea about what distance education is. Usually, people understand it to be a way of teaching that is characterized by using technology
A 2025 survey by the Higher Education Policy Institute found that 92% of university students now use AI tools in their studies, up from 66% the previous year
Asynchronous online courses tend to follow a clear weekly pattern. Students often describe this structure as helpful and organized, yet they also note that the
When HyFlex learning first appeared, many of us hoped it would be the best of both worlds. Traditional students were required to attend in person, and alumni could choose
In today’s higher education landscape, many of us are navigating dual identities, teaching both online and in-person, often in the same term. While these environments may feel
In online nursing education, a “nest” is more than a metaphor—it is a learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and guided as they prepare
