Life vs. Education: The Empath Edition
After some 21 years teaching online in the University system, I’ve come to the conclusion that there is no absolute one thing that has more
Kenneth E. Scott, EdD
August 4, 2025
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Reaching (Not Just Teaching) Today’s Students: A Communication Cheatsheet
Communication is hard. Even in the best of circumstances, every interaction carries not just the message we intend to send but also our own assumptions,
Laura Nicole Miller, DET
July 30, 2025
Supporting Students and Faculty in the Online Classroom: Slow Down and Simplify at the End
Students may feel lonely, and faculty can feel overwhelmed even in well-designed online classes; however, a focus on engagement and well-being educators can support faculty
Dr. Jennifer P. Gray and Dr. Lisa McNeal
June 25, 2025
Bridging the Gap: Active Learning Strategies for Traditional and Online Classrooms
There I was, standing in front of my face-to-face Introduction to Psychology class on a sunny Monday afternoon in spring 2024. I was watching as
Dunja Trunk, PhD
May 5, 2025
Building Connections and Shaping Futures by Fostering Cohort Success
Creating a sense of belonging is crucial to student success and persistence, especially for nontraditional, working students in online programs. Our professional science master’s (PSM)
Antonette Robles, PhD, Stephanie Pierce, PhD, and Juliet V. Spencer, PhD
April 28, 2025
5 High-Presence Teaching Tactics for Active Online Learning
Could you run 100 miles? Or climb Mount Everest? Or pass college algebra online? These tasks might seem overwhelming and possibly insurmountable, yet with components
Kirsten K. Meymaris
April 21, 2025
The Role of Microlearning and Andragogy in Enhancing Online Student Engagement
The shift to virtual learning, accelerated by the global pandemic, has fundamentally transformed the way education is delivered. As a result, the lasting impact of
N. K. L. Silva and N. P. K. Ekanayake
April 16, 2025
Promoting AI-Enhanced Performance in the Online Classroom
With the release of AI on a broad scale and the evolving procedural policies for policing and supporting its use in online higher education classrooms,
Amy Winger, MEd
April 9, 2025
Reviving Wonder: How a Sense of Awe Enhances Lifelong Learning in Online Higher Education
Creating engaging and stimulating learning experiences in online higher education can be challenging due to the lack of physical presence and the routine nature of
Jason Waldow and Lindsey Jarvie
March 26, 2025
Maximizing Student Engagement During Live Online Seminars
There are many approaches to designing an online course, and finding the right balance may depend on a variety of factors ranging from content topics
Mimi Gough, MBA, MSED, and Glenn L. Walton, MS
March 21, 2025
