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 […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesChristal E. Carmichael is a Professor of Psychology at North Carolina Central University The world as we know it is changing drastically, right before our eyes. With the shift to online learning, our educational system is now realizing the value of virtual and personalized instruction. Education now operates with a completely different approach. While […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesDiane Carter is Senior Instructor in the Department of Psychology and Communication Studies at the University of Idaho As a Cengage Faculty Partner, I’ve been speaking with faculty around the country who are all asking the same question: “How I can best translate the rich peer-to-peer learning experiences that have been a hallmark of […]
