From Substitute to Support: Helping Students Use AI Wisely
In Fall of 2023, I began noticing something unusual in my students’ essays. It was almost as if they fell into two distinct groups. One set of papers
Sara Welshimer June 26, 2026
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Two Professors, Two Approaches to AI and Assignment Design
The education landscape is undergoing profound transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more accessible and powerful. The days of paying someone to write
Luke Mello June 19, 2026
Embedding the SDGs in Your Course in Three Moves: A Competency-Based Approach for Busy Faculty
Faculty across higher education increasingly recognize the value of integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their courses. What stops many is the belief
Adel Ahmed, BSc, MSc, PhD, CPA June 17, 2026
Dealing with Difficult Students: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Every educator, whether in a physical classroom or online environment, has faced the uncomfortable reality of encountering difficult students. The term “difficult” can feel heavy, but in
Michele Poulos June 15, 2026
The Missing Link Between Reading, Thinking, and Writing: Why Critical Thinking Often Disappears in Student Writing
The purpose of this article is to discuss our observations and insights into the challenges many doctoral learners face in writing their dissertations. In more than 30
Donna Graham, PhD, and John Bryan, DBA June 12, 2026
Building Psychological Safety in College Classrooms Through Cooperative and Experiential Learning
Higher education faculty are increasingly asked to design learning environments that support not only academic achievement but also belonging, engagement, and student well-being. One instructional
Dr. Ana Figueroa June 10, 2026
High Point – Low Point: A Multipurpose Tool for the Classroom
Multipurpose tools, especially the Swiss Army knife, have sustained their popularity over the years, namely for their size and versatility. Snag a fingernail? Got broccoli in your
Sarah A. Forbes, PhD, and LeAnne Myers June 3, 2026
What Are Future-Ready Skills?: Preparing Students for Lifelong Success
Future-ready skills refer to personal, social, and cognitive abilities that enable students to interact effectively with others and navigate real-world situations. Unlike academic or technical
Divya Bhargava May 22, 2026
Fueling a Love of Learning Through Discovery
Let’s consider how much time you dedicate to information gathering each day. We scroll through items we consider necessary or important – the perception of “not knowing” is
Heather N. Baker and Donald A. Saucier, PhD May 11, 2026
Synthetic Socrates, Teaching Assistant: How AI Can Restore the Philosophical Classroom
When ChatGPT first arrived, many faculty reacted with horror. If an algorithm could write a plausible essay in seconds, what would become of higher education and philosophy,
Jimmy Licon April 29, 2026