How We Think, How We Teach: Five Ways to Think About AI in Faculty Work
Every new technology brings with it a moment of reckoning and a lot of noise. Higher education has always had its share of both. We’re good at asking questions, kicking…
The Urgency for Outreach to Shy College Students
Shy students do not come to office hours nor seek the advice of faculty members. In the college classroom, they are quiet and reserved and may appear nervous or lacking…
How To Teach With AI Transparency Statements
I remember talking to my students about GenAI for the first time, almost three years ago. We covered the uses and limitations of some tools. We talked about the danger…
More Than a Name: How Assignment Labels Influence Student Learning and Performance
In higher education, assignment titles often serve a functional purpose, indicating the sequence of assignments rather than their specific objectives. However, intentionally structuring assignment titles and formats can significantly influence…
From Policing to Pedagogy: Navigating AI’s Transformative Power
The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into higher education has reignited a familiar moral panic around academic dishonesty. While much of the immediate institutional response has centered on…
Design Smarter, Teach Better: How Thoughtful Course Webpages Can Improve Online Learning
Even as in-person classes return post-pandemic, online courses haven’t gone away. In fact, many students still opt for online learning because of the flexibility it offers. But one thing is…
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Serving to Lead: The Transformative Role of Servant Leadership in Higher Education
Students learn just as much from who we are as educators as they do from what we teach. While content is important, the way faculty members carry themselves, how they…
Math is Out, Cake is In: Introducing Students to Rubrics
Rubrics are a valuable tool that supports student growth and facilitates instructor grading and feedback (Suskie, 2018). As instructors, we see this value; unfortunately, many of our students, especially first-year…
Bringing C.H.A.O.S to Chaos: Syllabi with an AI Usage Policy
It is no secret that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is transforming college classrooms. AI tools can easily and quickly assist students in various tasks such as essay writing, literature reviews,…
Transforming Classroom Discussions with Communication Practices from Health Coaching
Classroom discussions are among the most enriching aspects of higher education, offering students opportunities to engage with peers, deepen their understanding of course material, and draw meaningful connections between concepts.…