Media Literacy in a Post-Pandemic World
All it took was an international pandemic to help finally get media literacy into the educational system. If only we had gotten a better head
Hans C. Schmidt, PhD
January 29, 2021
Online Education
Five Ways to Engage Students in an Online Learning Environment
Picture a classroom and this image might appear: neat rows, faces turned to the teacher, students listening intently to every word of instruction; however, this
Maria B. Peterson-Ahmad, PhD, and Randa G. Keeley, PhD
January 27, 2021
Our Online Learners Need More Empathy and Less Criticism
I love teaching online. I love the challenge of moving a student from, “I am really nervous about this class!” to “Thank you for your
Antone M. Goyak, EdD
January 25, 2021
Student Engagement in the Online Classroom: Eight Quick Tips to Spark Students’ Learning
Most faculty would agree that having great content without a clear delivery processes is not good. So, here are a few quick tips/steps to guide,
Tracey A. Carter, Heather M. Pleasants and Toni S. Muhammad
January 18, 2021
Behind the “Mic” During a Pandemic: Making Virtual Instruction More Engaging for Students
The COVID-19 pandemic has created numerous disruptions to the normal routine. The most serious impact from the student perspective is the absolute disarray of their
Rajesh Nagarathnam
January 15, 2021
Universally Designing in Universal Chaos
As we all experienced, 2020 turned higher education on its head while spinning and trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube. I was lucky enough to have experience with online
Lauren Tucker, EdD
January 13, 2021
Planning a Great Online Class Through Roundabout Design
Teaching a great online class requires more than an understanding of pedagogical strategies powered by technology. It requires a cohesive course design that enables all
Flower Darby
January 11, 2021
This Semester, Don’t Forget Participation Feedback!
It is the beginning of a new year and a new semester at colleges and universities across the world. Professors are finalizing their syllabi and
Catherine Shea Sanger, PhD
January 8, 2021
Facilitating Effective Collaboration in Virtual Student Teams
Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, instructors have endeavored to identify alternative assessments to engage their students online. Facilitating collaborative projects online is a
Darina M. Slattery, PhD
January 6, 2021
Effective Online Strategies to Improve Your Online Teaching
Online teaching. Online learning. Online engagement. You’ve heard it all when it comes to online pedagogy. But have you come across a resource that contains
Faculty Focus
December 14, 2020
