I admit, my experiences as a student in asynchronous online discussions (AODs) were mixed. In some classes, the instructor never participated, and students either copied and pasted whole passages or…
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Even before the explosion of generative AI, technology had already found its way into traditional face-to-face and distance learning classrooms. No longer are we bound only to text, but we…
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney Many undergraduate and graduate programs at colleges and universities worldwide provide opportunities for…
Given suspicions that a student has cheated in a course, one of the most common recommendations is that an instructor meets with the student to discuss those suspicions. No one…
The “Sandwich Method”—a layer of praise, one of critique, followed by a final layer of praise. This method has been a staple in college classrooms for years. Is the Sandwich…
Why reflection matters Lately, I have been thinking a lot about the importance of reflection in our work as teaching faculty and educational developers. It seems to me that…
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Ensuring a successful educational experience for our students is akin to the art of culinary development, where thoughtful preparation is fundamental. Just as a chef with pre-developed culinary skills meticulously…
Our institution has been fortunate enough to partner with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and InsideTrack to improve student enrollment, completion, and career readiness, and foster equitable pathways to…