Empathy, in course development, refers to an educator’s ability to understand the problems, needs, and desires a group of learners faces through research and inquisition.
Nothing has informed my teaching practice as much as serving as a writing tutor for high school and college students. It has been sobering to
What does mentoring other faculty mean? As a noun, a mentor is a wise and trusted guide and advisor; however, as a verb, mentoring means
In the retail industry, having a clear understanding of the audience is vital for retailers to customize their products and services to match the needs
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on June 27, 2018 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. When a discussion didn’t go anywhere.When a group couldn’t seem
Adult learners are defined as those who may have delayed enrollment in higher education, may enroll as a part-time student, may be employed full-time, and
My first and only fully online class taken as an undergraduate student was a complete disaster. Aside from a bare-bones syllabus, the professor never showed
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on July 22, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Humor has a place in education. College teachers can
In the past year’s news cycle, we have seen university presidents arraigned before Congress and levels of student activism unseen in decades. Whether spun positively
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on December 5, 2017 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Ubiquitous learning—the idea that everywhere you go, you’re
