Reading Time: 3 minutesAudrey Wick is an English professor at Blinn College in central Texas Writing skills are important for college students at any stage. Whether they are in a writing-intensive course or simply using their skills to navigate a traditional course, strength in written communication will help students be successful, lifelong learners. For instructors, one step […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesOver the past six years, student spending on course materials has declined 35–39 percent, according to new reports from Student Watch and Student Monitor, two organizations that research college student spending and trends. This decline in spending is in part due to the increase in innovative, affordable options for students, according to the Association of […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn May of last year, 86% of higher ed institutions had not yet announced their fall plans and 68% of four-year schools were still planning for in-person classes. Now, as many schools are transitioning back to in-person learning, the ability to host a course online for specific classes, or even individual students is more important […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesMany chemistry instructors had to quickly pivot to remote instruction this spring, yet expectations for fall will be much higher. The variety of learning environments institutions are exploring present unique challenges and opportunities to maximize student success during a time of uncertainty. From developing content for synchronous or asynchronous instruction, to preventing cheating in online […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesGuest Contributors: Lawrence Barkley and Christine Sandoval, authors of Grammar and Usage, Naturally, 1st Edition No matter how well written a grammar textbook, no matter how well explained or illustrated a grammatical concept, some students will still need further explanation and practice to fully grasp the material. Grammar websites can supplement a text and lecture by […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen it comes to your instruction, we understand how difficult it can be to keep students attentive, engaged and focused—an issue only compounded by the recent shift to online learning due to COVID-19. To help you make the most of your instruction, regardless of the format, we’ve compiled a list of five pitfalls that may […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesChristal E. Carmichael is a Professor of Psychology at North Carolina Central University Over the last several months, I’ve adjusted my courses quite a bit to ensure that all of my students were exposed to a curriculum and a learning environment that is sensitive to all cultures; one that acknowledges the current state of […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesMarie Guest is an experienced online educator and instructor at North Florida College Through much trial and error after teaching online and web-assisted courses for over 15 years, I have learned a simple truth—in the online classroom, instructors become less the “sage on the stage” and more the “guide on the side.” We prepare […]
