Developing an Appreciative Mindset in Students
Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it all into words is all that is necessary - Margaret Cousins As human beings, we often…
A Better Online Conference that Instills Better Teaching Practices
Learn teaching practices you need to help your students succeed at the Teaching Professor Online Conference! Includes all-new sessions taught by top teaching experts. You will truly transform how you…
How to Motivate and Engage the Whole Class
When you reflect on any class you've instructed, does this roster resonate? Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and…
Integrating Guest Speakers and Panelists in Online Courses
Oftentimes, putting a brick-and-mortar course online begins by preserving the readings and assessments, and then considering adaptations to replace all or some of the “live” elements of interactive lectures. Easily…
Six Powerful Ways to Cultivate Student Attention and Promote Student Success
I always imagined that as my experience with teaching grew, I would be able to better motivate students and help focus my students. It turns out that with each passing…
Are Your Assessments Fair and Balanced?
Assessment is a critical component of the teaching and learning process. However, assessment is more than just grading and is often misunderstood. In order to provide useful information to instructors…
The AI Advantage: Boosting Student Engagement in Self-paced Learning through AI
Today's higher education students are increasingly digitally savvy, accustomed to technology being woven into every facet of their lives. It's no wonder they expect the same from their learning experiences.…
Reflecting on Your Welcome Back Session
Are you thinking that your Welcome Back session with students reflected the "being back part" but missed the "welcoming" part? Did you meet your intended outcomes? What if you aren’t…
Six Approaches for Sharing Assignment Due Dates
Gather a group of faculty and mention the perennial problem of students turning in assigned work late, and you will often encounter a range of emotional responses, recitations of policies…
Using Content Disclosures in Our Courses
We want students to have positive experiences in our courses. The college classroom is a unique space where students are empowered to think critically about the world around them. However,…