A Case for Bi-Modal Flexible Learning, Part 2
Part 1 reviews the challenges associated with various course delivery modes and is available to read here. Bi-modal flexible course delivery offers students the ability to control how they learn…
A Case for Bi-Modal Flexible Learning, Part 1
“Educator” is used throughout this paper to represent professor, instructor, teacher, or any person or team that leads learning sessions. Scheduling and delivery of courses offered in various modalities can…
Reflecting on Your First Day of Teaching
An interesting exercise we do during our faculty development program is reminisce about the very first day we taught as a teacher. It might be about a time when you…
The Power of Empowerment
One of the most foundational books I’ve read as an online educator of nontraditional adult learners is Carol Dweck’s Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Why? In her book, Carol…
Death of a Traditional Lecture
The conventional format of a faculty member positioned in front of a classroom using visual enhancement (e.g., chalkboard, transparency, PowerPoint, etc.) has been on life support for quite some time.…
Starting with Philosophy: Examining Teaching Philosophy as a Starting Point for Improvement
Faculty members need a philosophy of teaching statement when applying for jobs and throughout their time in higher education. Yes, ChatGPT could write it and it might look a little…
PhotoVoice: Using Technology to Impact Student Learning and Assessment
As a faculty member, I often hear the blatant dismissal of students and their preoccupation with technology. Students are always on their phones. Many struggle to actively pay attention. So,…
Lessons Learned While Coaching Nursing Students During and After the Pandemic: An Experiential Story
There is no doubt that educating nurses during the pandemic was a challenge, unlike anything we had ever experienced. None of us were prepared to move an entire nursing curriculum…
Podcasting Professor: Quick, Concise, and Creative Teaching
Using podcasts as a medium to deliver lectures can be an engaging and convenient method to connect with students. There are currently over 75 million podcast listeners in the United…
Augmenting Your Classroom’s Reality
In today’s modern, technology-driven world, faculty are often seeking ways to deliver a more engaging and effective learning experience. Augmented reality (AR) is a powerful tool offering a variety of…