Whole-brain Teaching Strategies for the Diverse College Classroom
“I am not stupid,” he says emphatically at the beginning of the tutoring session. The first time a declaration along similar lines was made by a student visiting the writing…
ENGAGEMENT: The Secret Sauce to Effective Faculty Professional Development
There are two words that often cause faculty to become disgruntled: professional development. The concept of professional development is not the sole issue; the disdain comes from the lack of…
A Welcoming Tone: Tips to Build Rapport in Digital Spaces
Since the pandemic, our student audiences are distant, both literally and figuratively. Anecdotal reports of student disengagement are soaring, and more classes are being offered in hybrid and online formats.…
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,…