University faculty members are usually immersed in various tasks related to teaching, research, committees, and office hours. As a result, they rarely have time to explore the practices of their…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a speculative concept to a transformative tool in higher education, particularly within community colleges. This article explores AI's historical evolution, critically assesses its benefits…
Every semester, a student hoping to "earn their desired grade" approaches me at the last minute, asking to make up all their missed assignments. I have a standard missed due…
Creating engaging and stimulating learning experiences in online higher education can be challenging due to the lack of physical presence and the routine nature of digital interactions. However, integrating elements…
A defining quality of student-centred teaching is effective assessments. In recent years, the discourse around effective assessment has steered towards incorporating the “assessment for learning” strategy into curriculum development. In…
There are many approaches to designing an online course, and finding the right balance may depend on a variety of factors ranging from content topics to types of assessments. Students…
While many of our conversations have focused on what generative AI means for student assignments and learning outcomes, there's another question faculty are asking—often individually and quietly: How can we…
Have you ever wondered what makes a course highly effective? If you had to focus on one, two, or three essential factors, what would they be? Would you emphasize a…
When students’ evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond…
Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. Many take these courses as part of general education, not…