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
A Simple Print-Based Fix for Re-Centering Reading in the Age of AI
Many college instructors are encountering a familiar classroom dynamic: students arrive able to discuss the “main idea” of a reading, but struggle to point to specific passages, explain
María Pía Gómez-Laich, PhD, and Silvia Pessoa April 8, 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
The First Minutes: Designing Care-Based, Culturally Relevant Class Openings
The opening moments of a class session are often treated as routine, a time for announcements, slides, or quickly diving into content. Yet these first
Dr. Norline Wild, PhD, MSW March 23, 2026
Integrating Ethics and Sustainability into Modern Management Teaching
Business management education has undergone a complete transformation during the previous few years. Organizations need to show environmental responsibility and workplace fairness and open governance systems and
Dr. Afseer Majeed March 20, 2026
Focus Interrupted: How to Keep Students Engaged When Attention is Scarce
Most of today’s students have never known a world without technology, which significantly impacts their attention spans (“Digital Dementia: How Screens and Digital Devices Impact Memory” 2023). Microsoft found that
Brittany Aga, PsyD March 18, 2026
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