Beyond the Grade: Turning Feedback Into Teaching With the IDE CARES Model
A student once told me that after reading my feedback, she turned to her husband and said, “Ide cares.” That comment stayed with me. It
Dr. Dawn Ide November 11, 2026
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The AI-Resistant Pedagogy Studio: Redesigning Assignments for an AI-Augmented Classroom
We are at a pivotal moment in education. The rise of generative AI has forced a widespread re-evaluation of how we assess student learning. For
Stacy Ybarra Evans, EdD November 9, 2026
Dialogue, Trust, and Learning in the Age of AI: Why Students Belong at the Table
On a Tuesday morning last semester, students in my Writing II class engaged in debate. After the topic of AI and college classes came up,
Dr. Mary Ruth Wallen November 4, 2026
Foley Catheters and First-Year Composition: Implementing High-Impact Practices through Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
According to the Association of American Colleges and Universities, active learning is an essential part of a modern college education. High Impact Practices (HIPs) use
Dr. Stephanie B. Conner October 30, 2026
The Art of Storytelling to Engage Students
Have you ever connected your lesson with your students to a personal experience or a story you witnessed? If not, you should. Watch the engagement
Tiffany Baggs, CRDH, MSDH October 26, 2026
AI in Teaching: What the Science of Learning Already Tells Us
Few topics in higher education generate as much debate right now as the role artificial intelligence in all aspects of teaching and learning. Faculty listservs,
Beth Schwartz, PhD, and Chris Hakala October 23, 2026
When an 89.4 Becomes a Crisis: Rethinking Precision in College Grading
The Decimal Point Problem During one of my first semesters teaching introductory biology labs at the college level, a student approached me after class visibly
Christopher Morales October 19, 2026
They’re Not Lazy: Why Trauma-Informed Teaching Matters in Higher Education
I was that student. I was an adult learner balancing a full-time job, raising children, managing bills, and pursuing a doctoral degree during a global
Ariel R. Vaughan, PhD, QMHP October 14, 2026
“Just Tell Us What to Study”: A Better Way to Build Clinical Reasoning
One of the most common requests I receive from nursing students is for a more detailed study guide. At first glance, it may appear that
Dr. Rosa Diaz-Herring, DNP, RN October 9, 2026
From Points to People: Rethinking Assessment for Life Beyond School
Recently, a faculty member took up residence in Amanda’s office chair and settled in for a chat. As a regular visitor, he first updated her
Amanda Colosimo, EdD, and Benjamin Schermerhorn, PhD September 30, 2026