Where to Go From “I Don’t Know”: Building Trust Through Authenticity
Saying “I don’t know” feels like a flaw. It’s one of the smartest moves a person can make. In education, there is an unwritten expectation that to
Cassidy Downs May 15, 2026
Effective Teaching Strategies
What’s With That Resume?: Strategies for More Effective Student Resumes
Have you recently been asked to review a resume? Do you coach learners on resume writing? When did you last update your own resume? The word “résumé” originates from the French word résumer, meaning “to summarize” (Burdick,
Amanda Vermeulen, AHI, CCLS, MA May 8, 2026
Bridging the Gap Between Student Hesitation and Readiness
Some students hesitate before they put their thoughts into words. Not because they have nothing to say, but because they’re afraid what they think won’t be “right.” In my
Mary Stupin May 4, 2026
College to Career: How Faculty Can Help Students Translate Their Humanities Education
Challenges to the utility of Humanities education have become louder and more frequent. The declining number of Humanities majors and the increasing number of applied or professional majors, only reinforces
Laura L. Behling, PhD April 24, 2026
Humanizing Generative AI: Three Ways to Keep Students at the Center of Your Classroom
Walk into any faculty meeting or office today and the conversation inevitably turns toward artificial intelligence (AI). Some instructors are experimenting enthusiastically, while others are cautious and perhaps
Dr. Richard J. Violanti, PhD April 22, 2026
Beyond Engagement: Why Higher Education Must Start with Meaning, Not Modality
Faculty across disciplines continue to experiment with new pedagogical strategies to address student engagement—flipped classrooms, active learning, flexible assessments, and modality choice. Yet many still report the
Pauline Stamp, PhD April 17, 2026
The COPE Method for Assisting Struggling Students
Each semester, students face significant challenges in their courses. Students either get discouraged, fall behind, or consider dropping the class (Trusty et al., 2025). Educators spend a considerable amount of time and
Dr. Jaime Davis and Maria Lyon April 6, 2026
When AI Gets It Wrong: A Pedagogical Approach
As a linguistics professor who is currently teaching in the middle of the generative AI boom, I have been thinking about how we can use
Dr. Safieh Moghaddam April 3, 2026
Teaching for Transformation: Lessons from the Monarch Butterfly
Teaching is more than delivering content—it’s guiding students through a process of growth, discovery, and transformation. As college educators, we strive to create experiences that challenge students, nurture
Dr. Jack Sytsma April 1, 2026
From Silos to Synergy: Faculty Collaboration and the Power of the Good Behavior Game to Transform Student Engagement
Teaching is often described as a solitary profession, where faculty work independently within their own classrooms, departments, or programs. This siloed approach can make it
Dr. Karen Poland, EdD, Dr. Jennifer M. Owsiany, and Dr. Jeff Faunce March 30, 2026