…unexpected directions. Swerves are risky, unsettling experiences. Poetry rarely appears in academic writing, even informal writing like a column on teaching and learning. We decided to delete the poetic ending….
…Abdollah Shahrokni is an instructional designer with the Center for Academic Innovation at Western Oregon University. His scholarly interests include technology-enhanced instruction and task engagement. Michael Reis is currently the…
…of research that confirms numerous academic benefits for a mindful classroom. Interestingly—and I love this—it is also associated with increased patience, kindness, compassion, and overall improved classroom climate. Many teachers…
…particular academic program (e.g. Doctor of Business Administration students or doctoral students with research interests related to criminal justice). As an online instructor, I have joined groups that relate to…
…Judy Colwell, vice president for academic affairs at Northern Oklahoma College, compared the perceptions of adjuncts and administrators as to the importance of various types of support for part-time faculty….
Over the past decade, many independent schools have intentionally expanded their missions to go beyond academic excellence and include goals related to character development, equity, accessibility, and social responsibility. In…
For those of us who continue to teach asynchronous online courses during the 2021-2022 academic year, it’s worth considering how we motivate our students. Reasonably well-developed and presented online syllabi,…
…Finally, McClary explains that quality distance learning courses require robust support systems in the areas of academic support, administrative support, and technical support. He writes: “Academic support involves instructors providing…
