A Professor’s Framework for Meaningful, Joyful, and Sustainable Work
One of the unexpected gifts of the pandemic was the clarity it brought. We need to care for ourselves in more substantial and intentional ways if we want to show up…
The Art of Ending Well
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on May 1, 2023 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Learn more about The Teaching Professor here. “Last impressions can be lasting impressions.”—Donald…
Lessons Learned from Students Using AI Inappropriately in My Class
Generative AI is here and is creating challenges in higher education (Balch, 2023). As instructors, we are struggling with the need to teach our students necessary and marketable skills for their evolving world…
Reimagining Education: A Future of Equity, Innovation, and Collaboration
Education is often referred to as the great equalizer, yet disparities in access, resources, and opportunities continue to hinder student success. As we look to the future, the challenge is…
Building Your Teaching Mind Budget
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on November 4, 2024 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Learn more about The Teaching Professor here. It happens every time. Months…
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Hearing Your Student Evaluations Differently?
Not long after I had received most of my student’s mid-semester survey results, I came across an AI tool that would create a song. The tool is Suno (suno.com) and it uses AI to…
The Final Stretch: Designing a Meaningful Course Ending
As the term draws to a close, students are not the only ones counting the weeks left. Instructors, too, often feel a mix of relief and fatigue. However, while the…
AI In Academic Publishing: Disruption or Evolution?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving one of the most significant transformations in academic publishing since the advent of peer review. There has been a steady increase in the use of AI in…
Everything is Awesome: Legos® to Teach Teamwork and Communication
A group of 38 nurses, seven Lego building block kits, and 45 minutes was all our nursing professional development team needed to improve staff communication and patient safety. Game-based learning…
A NEST for Online Learning: Supporting Students in Virtual Education
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 to enter professional practice. Drawing…