Teaching in the 21st century is a far cry from the “sage on the stage” model of years past. Today, teachers act more like engineers of learning, crafting experiences that prepare students…
Over the years, working with preservice teachers who will be teaching multilingual learners (MLLs) in general classrooms, I’ve noticed a familiar pattern: they complete coursework, pass exams, and demonstrate overall competency. Yet when it comes…
Have you ever thought you had a well-designed course or class activity only to discover certain aspects that did not go as planned? When I first taught a graduate course on human anatomy,…
The Library of Congress (LOC) provides a useful framework for social studies teachers for analyzing primary sources that guides students through a See-Think-Wonder approach to analysis. On the “Teacher's Guides…
One conceptualization that may guide college instructors toward excellence in their teaching is that they should strive to bring PEACE to their classes. Beyond the wonderful notion of making their…
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 vastly different, great teaching is…
I teach Media Writing at a small community college in southeast Texas, and although that may sound remote, my students – like most young students – are quite tech-savvy. I am always on the hunt for better ways to engage them in the…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education faster than many can realize or believe. According to a 2025 report by Microsoft, 86% of education organizations now use generative AI – the highest adoption rate…
In today’s complex academic landscape, fostering environments where faculty feel seen, valued, and celebrated is not merely ideal—it is essential. I consider myself truly blessed to work in a setting…
It is that time of year again. I am staring longingly out the window while I sit indoors, on my computer, tweaking syllabi in anticipation of teaching again in the coming semester. This…