Community in the Classroom
Personal connections lead to success. As educators, it is our responsibility to make space in our classrooms for all students to feel welcomed and encouraged to be a part of…
Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World
Let's embark on an imaginative journey to the year 2100, where the boundaries of humanity extend to Mars. This ambitious undertaking demands technical expertise and embodies the true essence of…
Educator Certification Programs and Increasing the Use of Artificial Intelligence
The professional world in educator certification and Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) has changed since the omnipresent technological advances that have invaded almost every aspect of life.
Making Memories on the First Day of Class
With classes about to begin for a new semester at colleges and universities across the world, instructors and students are preparing for the common experience of the first day of class.
On the First Day of Class, Begin with Intrigue
I probably shouldn’t admit this, but when I was just beginning my teaching career, I had one clear goal on the first day of class: scare the living crap out of my students.
Transform Your Teaching: Explore the Teaching Professor Online Conference
Explore the dynamic sessions of the Teaching Professor Online Conference with this infographic! From October 22–24, 2024, join virtually for plenaries, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, and then dive into…
The Unexpected Benefits of Play
Recently, my family and I visited New Orleans where we enjoyed walking through its historical and distinct districts. We found ourselves in one area that was lined with antique shops on both sides of the street and that stretched for a few blocks.
AI in Community Colleges: Navigating a Human-Centered Future in the Shadow of AB 2370
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era for community college education, presenting both exciting possibilities and complex challenges. While AI-powered tools offer potential to enhance teaching and learning, concerns about AI replacing human instructors have sparked a complex debate.
Learning Outcomes for Instructors, Not Just Students
If you teach, you know about learning outcomes. Unless you inherited your courses from someone else, you’ve developed lists of them. You’ve probably had to submit these lists to the administration to be reviewed and possibly revised.
Ace Your Semester: Harnessing AI for a Head Start
The upcoming semester is looming like a deadline in the distance, slowly but surely creeping closer. But fear not! This year, you have a secret weapon in your back-to-school arsenal: AI. Imagine having a digital assistant that never sleeps, helping you draft syllabi, create lesson plans, and even answer those tricky student emails.