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With the fall semester approaching, pressure is increasing for institutions and instructors to be ready to teach effectively online

Address equity issues in higher education through Universal Design for Learning, flexible and accommodating assignment deadlines and…

Get the tools, strategies and tactics necessary for effective and engaging blended learning experiences

Students who are intrinsically motivated are more likely to engage in course content and maintain an active role in their own learning

Creating effective and engaging virtual classrooms is more important than ever. Here’s how to get started.

Gone are the days of professors simply presenting course content in front of a classroom. The future of college is engaging, active and…

Digital textbooks allow students to learn in a way that is more flexible and empathetic to their needs—especially important in online and…

Informal assessments are an easy way to stay connected with your students and understand their progress in your course

Ensure success in online and blended environments by creating assessments that test students on more than just rote memorization

Performance assessment is an increasingly common assessment method that offers significant advantages over traditional high-stakes testing

Evaluating student comprehension is a must. Here’s how Bloom’s Taxonomy can help.

Recorded lectures provide students with opportunities for connection and collaboration while maintaining the flexibility necessary to learn…

Traditional textbooks no longer make the grade in today’s online learning environment. Here’s why open source textbooks are the way of…

Consider your learning objectives, your students and the merits of synchronous versus asynchronous teaching to guide your approach

A comprehensive course syllabus is essential for creating an engaging and motivating learning experience. Use our free, customizable…

Gain a deep understanding of Bloom's taxonomy and how it can be effectively applied in the learning process to benefit both educators and…

Experiential learning, or learning through doing and then reflecting, is the key to higher-order thinking and critical analysis

Inclusive teaching and learning spaces ensure all students not only feel a sense of belonging but have what they need to reach their…

Strategies, best practices and practical examples to make your grading process more efficient, effective and meaningful

Creating connections in your classroom will ensure your students are engaged. Use these team-building activities to lay a solid foundation…