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Our view on the future of active learning
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The Future of Active Learning
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Teaching Strategies
Why Do Forward-Thinking Educators Use Interactive Learning? Because It Works
Gone are the days of professors simply presenting course content in front of a classroom. The future of college is…
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Online Teaching and Learning
Virtual Classrooms: The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Online Course
Creating effective and engaging virtual classrooms is more important than ever. Here’s how to get started.
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Teaching Strategies
How to Manage Microaggressions in Your Classroom
Your three-step guide to facilitating civil discourse online
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Student Assessment
No Grades, No Problem: Is Ungrading the Future of Higher Education?
Some instructors are turning away from grading in favor of a more holistic approach to student assessments
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Online Teaching and Learning
4 Options for Creating Empathetic Online Midterms and Assessments
With a bit of creativity, you can meet your course’s objectives while providing the flexibility students need
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Teaching Strategies
Creating an Equitable Classroom Community in 7 Steps
Invest in students’ personal and academic success by building an equity-minded learning environment
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Teaching Strategies
16 Strategies to Make Online Teaching More Inclusive
Inclusive teaching and learning spaces ensure all students not only feel a sense of belonging but have what they need to…
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Guest Lecture
7 Steps Professors Can Take to Build More Inclusive Classrooms
Inclusivity and equity need to be at the forefront of your classroom this semester—here’s how to get started
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Student Engagement
9 Ways to Embrace Community Management in Higher Ed
Help all students thrive online by seeking out new ways to enhance communication and collaboration
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Student Engagement
Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom: The Ultimate Guide
Students who are intrinsically motivated are more likely to engage in course content and maintain an active role in…
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Blended Learning
Why Blended Learning Is Key For Colleges In The COVID-19 Era
Blended learning provides instructors and students with the variety necessary for effective and engaging learning…
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Student Engagement
How to Personalize Your Online Classroom to Fuel Student Engagement
A personalized learning environment allows students to see themselves reflected in all aspects of course content
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Online Teaching and Learning
5 Ways to Make Recorded Lectures More Engaging
Recorded lectures provide students with opportunities for connection and collaboration while maintaining the flexibility…
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Active Learning
8 Essential Active Learning Strategies for Your Next Class—In Any Modality
Active learning activities designed for in-person, hybrid or fully online courses
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Online Teaching and Learning
Infographic: Faculty Know the Importance of Community—But Need Institutional Support
Building a sense of community in the online classroom is essential, and instructors are looking for solutions to keep…
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Online Teaching and Learning
Infographic: Educators Aren’t Confident About Their Ability to Teach Effectively in This New Reality
Worries surrounding equitable learning experiences are affecting how professors approach online teaching
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Online Teaching and Learning
Infographic: Uneven Tech Adoption Raises Concerns About Student Success
Professors are unsure how tech solutions will impact the student experience in online learning environments
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Guest Lecture
Michelle Miller on Radical Availability, Flexibility and Why Building Community Online Starts With Good Course Design
If there was ever a time to make trade offs and question our basic assumptions, that time is now
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Online Teaching and Learning
9 Professors on How They Conquered Asynchronous Teaching Hurdles
A roundup of best practices for asynchronous online learning and teaching, as offered by academics on social media
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Online Teaching and Learning
The Netiquette Chat: Preparing Students for Your Online Course
Set your online class up for success by managing expectations early in the semester
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Remote Teaching
How Online Educators Get It Done: A Conversation with Andrea Hendricks
This mathematics professor has taught remotely for 19 years—and has some wisdom to share
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Remote Teaching
Remote Teaching: When and How to Use Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Methods
Every course and educator is different. Consider your learning objectives, your students and the merits of each method to guide your…
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Remote Teaching
7 Ways for Professors to Manage the Transition to Online Teaching During COVID-19
Set yourself up for success when teaching college students in an online learning environment
