Media Literacy in a Post-Pandemic World
All it took was an international pandemic to help finally get media literacy into the educational system. If only we had gotten a better head start years ago. Those of…
Five Ways to Engage Students in an Online Learning Environment
Picture a classroom and this image might appear: neat rows, faces turned to the teacher, students listening intently to every word of instruction; however, this is not usually the case…
Our Online Learners Need More Empathy and Less Criticism
I love teaching online. I love the challenge of moving a student from, “I am really nervous about this class!” to “Thank you for your support this semester–I made it!”…
Helping Students Create a Daily Practice of Self-Connection
With the uncertainty in future university practices brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is certain: Helping students develop the skills to tend to their emotional health and well-being matters.…
Seven Ways You Can Foster a More Inclusive LGBTQIA+ Learning Environment
In this time of social unrest and physical disconnection, fostering an inclusive classroom environment is especially important. It gives all students the chance to challenge biases and misconceptions, critically think…
Student Engagement in the Online Classroom: Eight Quick Tips to Spark Students’ Learning
Most faculty would agree that having great content without a clear delivery processes is not good. So, here are a few quick tips/steps to guide, inspire, and spark your creativity…
Behind the “Mic” During a Pandemic: Making Virtual Instruction More Engaging for Students
The COVID-19 pandemic has created numerous disruptions to the normal routine. The most serious impact from the student perspective is the absolute disarray of their academic calendar. In mid-March 2020,…
Universally Designing in Universal Chaos
As we all experienced, 2020 turned higher education on its head while spinning and trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube. I was lucky enough to have experience with online teaching and hybrid teaching, but…
Planning a Great Online Class Through Roundabout Design
Teaching a great online class requires more than an understanding of pedagogical strategies powered by technology. It requires a cohesive course design that enables all of our students to learn…
This Semester, Don’t Forget Participation Feedback!
It is the beginning of a new year and a new semester at colleges and universities across the world. Professors are finalizing their syllabi and lessons plans, and in the…