How to Turn a Check for Plagiarism Into a Teachable Moment

I started teaching economics in higher education almost a decade ago, and yet the memory of the first time…

Back to School: First Day of Class Strategies

The first day of anything can be felt with excitement, anxiety, relief, anticipation, and an array of other emotions….

A wise and dear colleague of mine, now retired, once said to me as we walked to class, “I…

Many college courses employ multiple choice (MC) tests as a primary means of assessment. Although these are sometimes critiqued…