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 […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes[Reading Time – 3 minutes 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, outrage, anger, and indignation! Here are a group of health care professionals serving others and are so focused on the crisis that they […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesEach 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 I try to be—as are many criminal justice instructors. However, cases are still important in almost every single criminal justice course, including your […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesPicture 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 by a man yelling that he has your loved one, and if you don’t follow his exact demands, he will kill his captive. […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesDaniel 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 the employees surveyed cited financial matters as causing them the most stress. While matters like relationships, job, and health concerns were top stressors […]
