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  1. 10 Top Hat Tips for a More Engaging Semester

    Make learning even more exciting with our latest AI-powered features and more interactive teaching tools

  2. Dr. James Lang’s 4 Tips for a Great First Day of Class

    The renowned author and educator offers practical solutions to design a memorable first lecture

  3. The Ultimate Guide to Universal Design for Learning

    These Universal Design for Learning examples emphasize student accessibility and ensure course delivery is tailored to create customized learning experiences.

  4. How to Implement Diagnostic Assessment Examples In Your Discipline

    Use diagnostic assessment examples like skill-testing questions, reflection & critical analysis to help students effectively meet course objectives.

  5. 9 Pedagogical Approaches for Higher Ed Explained [Plus: 40+ Free Strategies to Implement in Your Classroom]

    Pedagogy is the foundation for all teaching and learning. Here, we highlight nine core pedagogies and tips on how to include them in your classroom.

  6. 25 Effective Instructional Strategies For Educators

    Engage, assess and motivate students with these 25 easy-to-use instructional strategies for any discipline

  7. Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy: 3 Ways To Reshape The Pyramid

    Bloom’s Taxonomy is probably the most widespread and enduringly popular model in education. It was created in 1956 by Dr. Benjamin Bloom and colleagues at the Board of Examinations, University of Chicago. In 2001, the pyramid was revised by Lorin Anderson, a student of Bloom’s, resulting in Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy. Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy focuses on […]

  8. What Are Student Learning Outcomes?

    Learning outcomes are descriptions of the abilities, skills and knowledge that are used for assessing student learning

  9. The Complete Guide to Effective Online Teaching

    Set yourself up for success in teaching online courses by ensuring continuity and continuing empathy for your students

  10. What is Distance Learning? The Benefits of Students Studying Remotely

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

  11. 5 Ways to Prioritize Educational Equity in Your Classroom

    Address equity issues in higher education through Universal Design for Learning, flexible and accommodating assignment deadlines and high-quality open-source learning solutions

  12. The Ultimate Guide to Blended Learning [PLUS: 8 Free Strategies]

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

  13. 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 their own learning

  14. 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.

  15. 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 engaging, active and flexible.

  16. Why Digital Textbooks Are A Necessity for Today’s College Students

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

  17. 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

  18. 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 memorization

  19. Performance-Based Assessment: How to Implement It in the Classroom

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

  20. 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.