It is becoming increasingly important for universities to meet the needs of today’s global learners. As a result, online academic institutions are raising the bar on instructional practices and faculty…
…culture, expected behavior, and unspoken norms that influence academic success. Asking questions in class and help-seeking behavior for writing or tutoring services, although normal for college students, could be a…
Instructors who are new to the online classroom often struggle with the issue of how to be rigorous while creating a safe learning environment, and mistakenly think, “You can be…
…away with making up excuses in an academic environment.” “Successful excuse making in an academic environment has virtually no negative consequences for anyone.” Reference: Carmichael, A.M., and Krueger, L.E. (2014)….
…balancing work, family, and school commitments, overcoming previous academic patterns that no longer serve them, and adapting to new approaches to learning (such as online classes.) The flip side, though,…
…a combination of cognitive, physical, and emotional factors. Given the rise in the mental health issues among students, as well as their academic and non-academic stress, actively engaging students in…
As a former editor in the business profession and now educator, I see connections between business and classroom best practices, especially when it comes to using academic learning agreements to…
…students learn new strategies for academic success. Sarah also serves as a first-year seminar instructional designer, summer bridge program director, and academic advising program administrator. References Bain, K. (2012). What…
