The Virtual Office Hours Learning Curve By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 18 July 22 Offering virtual office hours may not be your first choice, but it can be effective for everyone if approached properly
Managing Teacher Email By Erik Ofgang published 13 July 22 Managing teacher email more efficiently: advice from online teaching professionals and an etiquette expert
Studying Slavery’s Legacy in Education By Erik Ofgang published 11 July 22 The Universities Studying Slavery consortium has brought together nearly 100 colleges and universities in the U.S. and internationally, along with a handful of private K-12 schools.
Reading Comprehension Can Predict College Success By Erik Ofgang published 28 June 22 For a new study, researchers looked at 26 previous studies and a total of 25,090 students and found that differences in reading comprehension could explain 8.4 percent of the variation seen in college grades.
Creating a College AI Incubator By Erik Ofgang published 12 April 22 Habib Matar, lead instructor of the new AI incubator lab at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Arizona, shares advice for starting an AI lab at a university.
Experiential Learning: Connecting Outside the Classroom By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 23 March 22 Experiential learning can provide real-world connections for students that can start them on their professional career paths
Teaching Mary Shelley and Frankenstein By Erik Ofgang last updated 21 March 22 Though written in 1818, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein explores themes of science and ethics relative to today’s students.
The Power of Pretesting: Why & How to Implement Low-Stakes Tests By Erik Ofgang published 7 February 22 Steven C. Pan, director of the Learning Sciences Laboratory at the National University of Singapore, shares highlights from his recent research and tips for implementing pretesting in the classroom.
How College Students Are Helping to Solve the Substitute Teacher Shortage By Erik Ofgang published 7 February 22 Some K-12 schools are turning to education majors at local colleges as short-term substitute teachers. The practice is a win-win, say those who have participated.
4 Reasons to Teach the Marvel Cinematic Universe By Erik Ofgang published 28 January 22 Looking at Spider-Man and other Marvel Cinematic Universe characters with an academic lens can help students learn from their favorite shows and films.
6 Tips For Asynchronous Teaching From An Award-Winning Educator By Erik Ofgang published 24 January 22 Susan Whitman recently won The Prelock Online Teaching Award at the University of Vermont for her health class. She shares tips for building an effective asynchronous course.
Zoom/Video Conferencing Best Practices Revealed in New Research By Erik Ofgang published 14 January 22 Researchers at Stanford University and the University of Gothenburg find those who look at the camera are viewed more favorably by other Zoom/video conference participants.
5 Tips for Culturally Responsive Teaching By Erik Ofgang published 4 January 22 Educator Audrey Muhammad shares culturally responsive teaching strategies for educators in any subject
Is The SAT Dead? By Erik Ofgang last updated 22 November 21 Many colleges that stopped requiring the SAT during the pandemic plan on continuing to waive the test. How important will the nation’s most infamous exam be going forward?
Why Aren’t Professors Taught to Teach? By Erik Ofgang published 12 November 21 Professors are experts in their subject matters but many have limited training in actually teaching their students.
Online Learning Evolution: How Graduate and Undergraduates Are Learning By Erik Ofgang last updated 11 November 21 Even with campuses reopening to in-person learning, online learning has increased in popularity for certain students.
Campus Cybersecurity Tips & Resources By Erik Ofgang published 5 November 21 The culture around campus cybersecurity has evolved and so have the risks.
How College Students Can Use IT Skills for U.S. Foreign Service By Erik Ofgang published 14 October 21 Undergraduate and graduate students with IT-related majors are eligible for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship.
Why Traditional Lectures Won’t End Anytime Soon in Higher Ed Despite Better Approaches Being Available By Erik Ofgang published 14 September 21 For years, research has shown that students learn more through active learning than from passive traditional lecture, but the old habit is hard to break.
Active Learning: 5 Tips for Implementing the Approach By Erik Ofgang published 31 August 21 Active learning provides ways to get your students engaged without needing to revamp how you teach.
