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  1. 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 assessment approaches

  2. 4 Ways the Pandemic Is Challenging Graduate Students

    Pursuing a graduate degree in 2020 and 2021 means dealing with research, teaching and financial hurdles

  3. 8 Tips to Up-Level Your Online Teaching

    Small, thoughtful changes can improve your online teaching practice—even eight months in

  4. 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 higher ed

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Creating an Equitable Classroom Community in 7 Steps

    Invest in students’ personal and academic success by building an equity-minded learning environment

  9. 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

  10. 9 Ways to Embrace Community Management in Higher Ed

    Help all students thrive online by seeking out new ways to enhance communication and collaboration

  11. 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 students connected

  12. 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

  13. Infographic: Uneven Tech Adoption Raises Concerns About Student Success

    Professors are unsure how tech solutions will impact the student experience in online learning environments

  14. Michelle Miller on Radical Availability and How Good Course Design Impacts Community

    If there was ever a time to make trade offs and question our basic assumptions, that time is now

  15. 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

  16. The Netiquette Chat: Preparing Students for Your Online Course

    Set your online class up for success by managing expectations early in the semester

  17. Infographic: The Disconnect Between Faculty and Institutions Over the Fall Semester

    800+ higher education instructors raised eyebrows over their institutions’ stated plans

  18. Online Classes vs. Traditional Classes: Which Are Truly More Effective?

    Online courses are no longer a novelty—in fact, they are quickly redefining the entire college experience

  19. Active Learning Exercises for Multiple Teaching Modalities

    5 activities that work equally well in real-time, self-paced and face-to-face classrooms

  20. Top Hat Adds bluedoor Labs and Course Materials to Support Science Educators

    Bringing the higher ed science publisher on board gives more professors access to high-quality content and active learning tools in this uncertain time