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Teaching Strategies

Find teaching inspiration and practical methods to keep your students engaged and learning.

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Koko the Gorilla – a Critical Thinking Exercise

Koko, the gorilla who was taught sign language, died on June 19, 2018 at the age of 48. Her signing abilities were amazing (she could sign about 1,000 words) and videos of...
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Capitalizing on a Crisis: Phishing Attacks During COVID-19

0 seconds] What would be your reaction to a pickpocket who was caught stealing from health care professionals tending to COVID-19 patients in an emergency room? Shock,...
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Tell a STORY don’t talk about a CASE

Each semester as I get to the portion of my class when I talk about landmark cases I see my students automatically groan, yawn, fall asleep, etc. I’m not a lawyer—nor do...
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Virtual Kidnapping – What It Is and What To Do

Picture this: Your phone rings. The caller ID flashes the name and picture of a close family member. You answer expecting a hello from your parent or child and instead are verbally accosted...
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Teaching Financial Literacy: Tips for Integrating Financial Management Fundamentals into Your Course

Daniel Fox is Chair of the Economics and Finance Department and Associate Professor of Law at Ashland University   A 2019 Employee Financial Wellness Survey, by PwC, revealed that fifty-nine percent of...
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3 Steps to Create a WebAssign Course

You can quickly create a WebAssign course to provide your students continuity in their learning process while giving you many avenues to stay connected with your students. Through their WebAssign course, students...
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4 Tips to Boost Student Communication Online

During the times when on campus classes are disrupted for institutions, it’s important to know how to encourage student communication online. With regular communication and touch points, you’ll be able to facilitate...
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Bookmark these Articles on Teaching a Successful Online Course

With the impact of COVID-19 closing most campuses around the country, educators, students and institutions have made the transition to online-only courses. If you’re one of the many instructors who’s made this...
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