Asynchronous online courses tend to follow a clear weekly pattern. Students often describe this structure as helpful and organized, yet they also note that the
Engaging learners in online instructional sessions can be challenging—especially when teaching quantitative methods, where abstract concepts and coding exercises can quickly feel overwhelming. In this article, we
In today’s higher education landscape, many of us are navigating dual identities, teaching both online and in-person, often in the same term. While these environments may feel
In online nursing education, a “nest” is more than a metaphor—it is a learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and guided as they prepare
Distance learning is here to stay. Both students and educators were required to quickly pivot to distance platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic without adequate preparation or training
It started with small talk at one of those laid-back faculty mixers—the kind designed for exchanging ideas and sparking new connections. As an online graduate
Even as in-person classes return post-pandemic, online courses haven’t gone away. In fact, many students still opt for online learning because of the flexibility it
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
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,
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
