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Online Teaching and Learning
Lectures and Lockdown: Three Students on Attending University During COVID-19
Meeting new friends, late-night study groups and getting a small taste of independence are all a part of the university…
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Trends in Higher Education
Ed-on-Ed: Isolation and Paranoia Characterize the Fall Semester
Get insights on pass-fail grading requests and more in our roundup of the top trends in higher ed
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Teaching Strategies
9 Instructors on the Importance of Teaching With Empathy
A panel of distinguished educators discuss teacher presence, basic needs, self-care and more in part two of our…
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Teaching Strategies
5 Expert Tips for Creating Community in Online Classes
A roundup of the best insights from educators on inclusive tech use, driving student connections and community-based…
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Trends in Higher Education
Ed-on-Ed: Silent Meetings Yield the Loudest Results in Online Classes
Get insights on concerns around holiday travel plans and more in our roundup of the top trends in higher ed
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Trends in Higher Education
Ed-on-Ed: Enrollment Plummets Among International and First-Year Students
Get insights on freshman challenges and more in our roundup of the top trends in higher ed
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Teaching Strategies
4 Ways the Pandemic Is Challenging Graduate Students
Pursuing a graduate degree in 2020 and 2021 means dealing with research, teaching and financial hurdles
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Blooms Taxonomy
45 Bloom’s Taxonomy Action Verbs to Drive Student Success Online
Evaluating student comprehension is a must. Here’s how Bloom’s Taxonomy can help.
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Trends in Higher Education
Ed-on-Ed: What Biden’s Presidency Could Mean for Higher Ed Students
Get insights on Joe Biden’s impact on college tuition and more in our roundup of the top trends in higher ed
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Online Teaching and Learning
8 Tips to Up-Level Your Online Teaching
Small, thoughtful changes can improve your online teaching practice—even eight months in
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Trends in Higher Education
Performance-Based Assessment: How to Implement It in the Classroom
Performance assessment is an increasingly common assessment method that offers significant advantages over traditional…
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Trends in Higher Education
Ed-on-Ed: Addressing Civil Unrest in Higher Education
Get insights on colleges’ plans to protect students during election week and more in our roundup of the top trends in…
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Teaching Strategies
Zooming In and Zoning Out: Combat Zoom Fatigue in Education
Video calls can be exhausting. Here’s how to make them work for you and your college students.
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Online Teaching and Learning
11 Ways to Show Students You’re Looking Out for Them
In online learning environments, feelings of connection are essential in ensuring students are engaged in learning
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Trends in Higher Education
Ed-on-Ed: Ease Student Conflict Ahead of the Election
Get insights on avoiding student unrest post-election and more in our roundup of the top trends in higher ed this week
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Student Assessment
What Engaging Assessments Look Like In Online Learning Environments
Ensure success in online and blended environments by creating assessments that test students on more than just rote…
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Student Assessment
20 Formative Assessment Examples To Use In Your College Classroom
Informal assessments are an easy way to stay connected with your students and understand their progress in your course
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Trends in Higher Education
Why Digital Textbooks Are Essential For College Students in 2020
Digital textbooks allow students to learn in a way that is more flexible and empathetic to their needs—especially…
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Teaching Strategies
5 Ways to Advocate for Your Students During This Election
Scholars online urge educators to adopt an empathetic and flexible mindset in the lead up to the federal election
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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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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
