The Clock Strikes at Midnight: An Argument Against the “Pumpkin Rule”
The pandemic has had educators across the globe revisiting why they do what they do. We were all urged to be flexible for students, and so during this time I…
Becoming Critical Readers of Nonfiction: Preservice Teachers Explore Orbis Pictus Texts
It all started with a survey…A recent study of preservice teachers at our university conducted by a teacher candidate for her senior research showed interesting results. The “Teachers As Readers…
Writing Your First Grant
Writing a grant proposal can be an intimidating (yet valuable) process. As a professor, you will undoubtedly observe gaps that could benefit from a deeper understanding, either within your field of…
Awakening to All Aspects of Teaching
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on September 13, 2021. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Use coupon code NEWYEAR59 to get your Teaching Professor yearly membership for…
A Ripple Effect of Change: Reclaiming a Sense of Joy and Purpose through Online Learning Culture and Restorative Practices
The philosophy of “cancel culture” may have started with noble intentions to hold individuals and groups accountable for offensive words and/or actions. With this trend, the idea of fairness can…
Using Google Tools to Enhance Course Delivery
As teachers embrace digital tools for online learning, many online tools can enhance and facilitate the organization and delivery of courses. Google Docs, Google Sites, Google Slides, and Google Jamboard…
Using Playing Cards to Encourage Student Participation and Engagement
Like many faculty, it has been no easy feat to keep students engaged during class, especially in a physical geography course in which many undergraduate students take to fulfill a…
Teach One, Save One: The Unlimited Power of Peer Education
Students learning from one other is the foundation of peer learning. Peer learning covers many different practices, such as the traditional model of peers teaching fellow students, or more advanced…
From Team Charters to Reflections: Six Steps for a Successful Group Project
I teach a business writing course, and I used to dread assigning group projects. While I valued the lessons teamwork provided, those takeaways were often overshadowed by complaints over differing…
Practice Exams for Improved Learning
Studies show that practice exams are the best way to prepare for real exams. This is because they implement spaced retrieval practice, with the learner pulling the information out of…