Making Learning Last: How to Improve the Psychology of Education
The capacity for people to learn and grow is nearly limitless. The human body can adapt to harsh environments, and the brain can learn, adapt, and reimagine a world of…
The Power of Significant Learning during Course Development
In the certificate programs I manage, we are engaged in the tumultuous whirlwind of complete curriculum overhaul. At times it does appear as if pieces of the puzzle are swirling…
How to Use Discussion Forums to Begin, Center, and Produce Student Writing
Discussion forums are a foundation of online courses because they serve as a hub for student discussion of a subject. However, many online courses have become oversaturated with discussion forums…
A Motivational Journey: Reflecting on Student Surveys to Enhance Motivation and Teaching Practices
Online learning has quickly joined the ranks of higher education as a necessary alternative to traditional face-to-face instruction. While this substitute requires a significant amount of self-direction and has been…
Four Important Factors to Consider When Teaching Visual Arts Online
Visual arts is not just a subject, it is a way of life. It embodies the way we dress, the hair styles we flaunt, the makeup on our faces, the…
From Virtual Spectator to Participant: Engaging Students in Synchronous Online Learning Activities
Keeping students engaged in online courses takes careful consideration. Technology options are available to help create a virtual learning environment that promotes social interaction. Occasionally, engaging students in synchronous online…
The Principal of Middle School Keoti Balak is pictured with sStudents during morning assembly. Teachers at this school deliver CorStone's Youth First program, an integrated emotional resilience and health curriculum for grades 6 to 8. Youth First is a unique intervention that helps children build resiliency, improve self-efficacy, and develop social-emotional intelligence; this work prepares them for additional programs in adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Research indicates that sStudents in the Youth First program have higher levels of social, emotional, educational, and mental well-being.
How Open Education Enables Culturally Responsive Teaching
Think back for a moment to when you were a student. Did the scientists you studied in biology look like you? Did the word problems you sweated over in geometry…
Asynchronous Video: A Powerful Way to Teach, Present, and Communicate with Students
Recent technology and internet presence have become an essential part of education and classroom learning. Interactive multimedia, audio/video tutorials, and asynchronous content have taken center stage in discussions around pedagogy.…
Through the Students’ Eyes: Insights into What’s Most Important
Each semester, I receive student evaluations from the courses I have taught the previous semester. Similar to most professors, I’m sure, I open the document with excitement and a bit…
Using Inclusive Teaching Strategies to Promote Greater Success Among Minority Students
Making learning accessible through an inclusive learning community is crucial for all students to feel seen, valued, and to maximize their potential by implementing a safe space (CAST, 2018). Ensuring…