Reading Time: 2 minutesThis post was updated on 3/17/2026. Let’s face it — keeping students engaged while teaching economics can be hard. One strategy that has proven successful is the use of games and experiments to help teach economics concepts while keeping students interested. The history of economics experiments and games in the classroom Experiments were first used […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere’s a lot of content to fit into your online course. What’s the best way to share that content without overwhelming your students? Download our free template designed by an OLC-certified instructor for a breakdown of all the sections you can divide your online course into. Get tips on which sections to include in your […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesUnfinished learning has been a topic of much discussion in elementary and secondary education throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It refers to the notion that students aren’t learning at the expected rate and may even be regressing in knowledge. While unfinished learning hasn’t been brought up as often in the higher education sphere, surveys conducted by […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesAdam Barragato is Assistant Director of Partnerships at Purdue University and former Teaching and Learning Consultant A struggling college student might not always show obvious signs of their troubles. But it was clear something was amiss when a student fell asleep in my class one Friday morning. At first, I couldn’t understand. I took […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesSherri Singer is a Professor and Department Head for Social & Behavioral Sciences at Alamance Community College in North Carolina. For instructors, the struggle of managing admin and student expectations has become a long-term fight throughout the pandemic. Way back in March 2020, we rushed to develop online courses to carry us through the […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor an instructor accustomed to traditional teaching in the physical classroom setting, the idea of learning a new technology and implementing it effectively in their course can feel overwhelming. But while the transition may feel like a challenge, many have been pleasantly surprised with the capabilities of online learning platforms to engage students and make […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesDeveloping career ready students is an important part of your curriculum. You want to prepare them for success beyond your course—while keeping them engaged and focused in the classroom. Enter experiential learning. Cornel Plebani, professor of Criminal Justice at Eastern Maine Community College, uses experiential learning in his courses to help students develop skills and […]
Reading Time: 9 minutesSandy Keeter is a Professor in the Information Technology Department at Seminole State College in Florida. What is Educational Equity? Educational equity is a measure of achievement, fairness, inclusion, and opportunity. It can have many different definitions, but basically involves giving students the tools and support they need to be successful. Promoting or boosting […]
