…small, have transformed the college classroom environment to provide students with greater opportunities for active learning, collaboration, and engagement. But are these changes occurring as rapidly and completely as needed,…
…a sense of community. It is where they connect with other learners; share their personal experience, opinions, and thoughts; explore new concepts; and deepen their understanding of the material. The…
As college teachers, most of us know that the profession is changing, but we aren’t always as up on the details as we should be. According to the National Center…
In order to be part of an effective learning community, online learners need to feel the presence of the instructor and fellow learners. Jane Dwyer, a senior lecturer at Rivier…
…of community in a classroom, but keep ‘the Clam’ on top of your list,” says Francis, noting that quiet, growing frustration can be a precursor to violence. “It’s important to…
As a department head, I initiate or respond to seemingly endless phone calls, emails, and letters to and from almost every corner of the campus, the community, state agencies, etc….
Magna Publications, the leading provider of professional development resources for the higher education community, today issued a Call for Proposals for the 2011 Teaching Professor Conference to be held May…
…facilitation of courses and includes five major portions of classroom facilitation: building community in the classroom; discussion, facilitation, and instruction; assessment, grading, and feedback; course climate and online classroom environment;…
