Reading Time: < 1 minuteAwakening the Zombie: How to Transform Your Class with Active Learning – a presention by: Shawn Orr, Ashland University In her webinar on active learning, Shawn Orr pointed to a number of helpful resources to integrate active learning into your classroom. Watch the recorded session below. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesA challenging part of moving online is the limited face-to-face time and interactions you get to have with your students. When students are on their own, they may get frustrated when they can’t figure out how to solve a problem. You can help resolve this – by transitioning your office hours online and using your […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesCengage Faculty Partner Scott Crawford has found great success in using the WebAssign Discussion Board forums to promote learning. Keep reading for Scott’s 10 peer tips for using a discussion board and discover what he’s learned. 1) Require Students to Post & Respond to Others I’ve heard many students say, “I thought the discussion board was silly, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesSeventy-two officers in Philadelphia were placed on desk duty because of social media posts on their personal sites. This brings up a lot of questions, but also lessons we can share with our students. For all of the details of the case, this NPR article is a great starting point: 72 Philadelphia Police Officers Placed […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesDo your students struggle to understand the meaning behind data in order to become statistical thinkers? Are they overwhelmed by complex calculations or data analysis tools? You’re not alone! We often hear from Statistics instructors that one of their biggest challenges is turning students into statistical thinkers. The Statistical Analysis and Learning Tool (SALT) will […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesFall classes are coming to an end and spring semester is on the horizon. Set yourselves up for success by taking a few minutes to get ahead and prepare for next semester. Keep reading for 5 tips to prepare for next semester with WebAssign 1) Consider Changes to your Syllabus Your syllabus is the guide […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn her webinar The FUNdamentals of Higher Education, Shawn Orr discusses what employers want, what students need and how educators can bridge the gap to deliver skilled, qualified graduates to our communities. What Employers want (from Amer, Soft Skills at Work): Work productively on a diverse team (76%) Oral/written communication skills (73%) Think critically and […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesKoko, 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 her on YouTube are very touching to watch. It’s easy to believe she was expressing her thoughts. But was she? Critical Thinking: Was […]
