The Importance of Teaching and Learning in the Classroom
“The teaching life is the life of the explorer, the creator, constructing the classroom for free exploration. It is about engagement. It takes courage. It
Faculty Focus November 12, 2021
Teaching and Learning
From Bedside to Blackboard: Practical Strategies to Support New Nursing Faculty
When I transitioned from the bedside to academia, I expected to feel a bit disoriented. What I didn’t expect was how unprepared I’d feel in front of a classroom. I could
Christine Early, MSN-Ed, RN, and Dr. Julia VanderMolen, CHES® February 20, 2026
Discovering the Continuum of Active Learning through Junior Faculty Group Research Pilot Study
As junior faculty, our department, school, and university standards for tenure and promotion may feel daunting, ambiguous, and create stress in trying to meet the requirements. Additionally, feelings of isolation exacerbated by one’s specialty field
Dr. Adam Aguiar, PhD February 13, 2026
AI Belongs in Every Classroom: Why We Need Cross-Disciplinary AI Literacy
In August 2025, headlines from BBC News, The Guardian, and CNN carried a tragic story: the family of 16-year-old Adam Raine is suing OpenAI, alleging that months of conversations with
Karamatu Abdul Malik February 11, 2026
HyFlex Success: Practical Lessons from Six Courses
When HyFlex learning first appeared, many of us hoped it would be the best of both worlds. Traditional students were required to attend in person, and alumni could choose
James R. Mallory and Dr. Linda M. Bryant February 9, 2026
From Pedagogy to Practice: Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing STEAM Education
Teaching in the 21st century is a far cry from the “sage on the stage” model of years past. Today, teachers act more like engineers of learning,
Dr. Donna Graham and Dr. Saeda Hammad February 6, 2026
“Say My Name, Say My Name”: Why Learning Names Improves Student Success
“Yes, Iris,” my Chicana/o Studies Professor spouted as he acknowledged my raised hand for a comment about the reading. “He knows my name?” I thought distractedly as I tried to refocus on the thought
Iris Villanueva, DMSc, PA-C, and Dr. Julia VanderMolen, CHES® January 9, 2026
The Final Stretch: Designing a Meaningful Course Ending
As the term draws to a close, students are not the only ones counting the weeks left. Instructors, too, often feel a mix of relief
Dr. Amena Shahid December 1, 2025
How Building Rapport Helped My Students Take Risks
One of my quietest students once came up to me after class and said, “I’ve never felt comfortable speaking in English before this course.” That
Fahad Ameen November 10, 2025
From the Classroom to the Career Office: Why Career Readiness Belongs in Every Discipline
Wrapping up a recent course, one of my students approached and asked to talk. It turns out she wasn’t there to review an assignment or
Juli S. Charkes, EdD November 7, 2025
Relational Communication Theory in Action: Enhancing Learning and Competence
Interpersonal communication theories not only help students navigate personal and professional relationships but also strengthen teacher-student connections. Drawing on Orón (2018) and Orón Semper &
Athar Memon, MBBS, MSPH, and China C. Billotte Verhoff, PhD October 31, 2025