Student belonging in higher education has become a top priority for colleges and universities across the nation as they strive to retain and ensure students persist to graduation. In particular, multiple studies on belonging highlight the significance of developing…
As junior faculty, our department, school, and university standards for tenure and promotion may feel daunting, ambiguous, and create stress in trying to meet the requirements. Additionally, feelings of isolation exacerbated by one’s specialty field of research and/or position description contributes to…
In August 2025, headlines from BBC News, The Guardian, and CNN carried a tragic story: the family of 16-year-old Adam Raine is suing OpenAI, alleging that months of conversations with ChatGPT contributed to his decision…
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 whether to attend class in…
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…