…a large number of faculty question the value of using the micro-blogging service in an academic setting. Key findings of the report include: 21.9 percent of respondents say they are…
…more likely to overestimate how well they are doing in the course. This can hinder their academic success. There’s no reason to adjust their behavior (say, by studying more) if…
…two-credit general studies course, “Practical Applications of Academic Mentoring.” Students may take the course without receiving credit for it. They meet weekly for two hours to work on the problems…
…academic articles, not due to lack of effort. In this case, merely telling them that their account is wrong is unhelpful. They need to learn how to read academic work….
Regardless of one’s academic discipline or the courses that we teach, college faculty members share a responsibility to prepare our students for success in our courses and academic programs, their…
…closing, although academic work should be a primary concern, allotting time to explore and utilize innovative instructional practices should also be considered an integral part of our academic lives. After…
Educational assessment is one of the most talked about topics in higher education today. Despite the admirable goal of improving student learning, the trend toward greater accountability through increased academic…
…2002, p. 4). CoP’s three core elements— Community, Practice, and Domain—shaped the program’s design and implementation. After completing the third iteration in the 2024-2025 academic year, and working with 30…
