In our recurring series “Academic Admissions” we ask interesting people to tell us about the transformative role education has played in their lives. In this instalment, Howard Burton explains what happened after an inspirational physics professor gave him an appreciation for the beauty and utility of math, when his first choice—in sports—became improbable. Howard Burton […]
On-demand and interactive media is now the norm for Generation Z students coming into their first year of college—in fact, Generation Z’s eldest members are already in their senior year. Generation Z want personalization and they live and socialize online; having to purchase expensive, print-based textbooks leaves them nonplussed. Many don’t bother buying or reading […]
Gina Cody, the first woman to have an engineering school named after her in Canada, worked relentlessly to distinguish herself in a male-dominated field. But her success isn’t a one-off. It’s trailblazing a path for other women in STEM to succeed
Lisa Petrides—founder and CEO of ISKME, an independent education nonprofit—knew she could improve education. But she had to quit her dream job at Columbia to make it happen
Knighted in 2003 for his service to the arts, Sir Ken Robinson, the bestselling author of The Element and Creative Schools, charted an unlikely course to find international success—he chased whatever truly interested him
One answer to making sure students actually buy and read their textbooks before class is to write it yourself. And if that's not enough, another is to give your class starring roles
With so much uncertainty in the job market, self-regulated learning has become an essential skillset for lifelong learning and the ability to adapt to changing job requirements
Need a boost to your teaching as you enter into the new semester? Here are four creative teaching ideas for each stage of your course, from conspiracy theories to group projects—and links to read more about them. Week 1: Bust out the flash cards According to author Dan Chambliss, one of the most important things […]
There are no typical students, and no typical classroom. Some students might have never grown up with a university tradition in their family. Some might not know how to equally participate in a class discussion. Some may be overwhelmed, and some might start out enthusiastic but lose attention over time. For each of these scenarios, […]
There’s more to testing than paper. And as schools demand assessment technology that is secure, accessible and respects the integrity of exam conditions during tests taken in class, the market of online exam solutions is expanding. Here are some assessment technologies that provide educators the tools to create secure online exams and maintain academic integrity, […]
Engage 2017 wasn’t just about learning new teaching techniques—it celebrated innovative educators who used new methods to meet their classroom goals. In our inaugural Innovative Educator Awards, these following four educators showed focus, spirit and imagination in improving their student engagement and results. Top Author Beth Hammett—College of the Mainland, TX English Beth Hammett began […]
Dr. Thierry Karsenti, Canada Research Chair on Technologies in Education, believes technology in class is inevitable and should be embraced soon as possible.
It's essential for instructors to have an accurate attendance tracker. Here's our evaluation of the most popular technologies—polling, GPS and proximity.
An interview with UW profs Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West, whose one-credit seminar on battling misinformation has gone viral.
Professor Carl Braunlich explains the advantages that an interactive textbook has over print -- it can be kept up-to-date, for one.
About the least effective thing you can do to improve classroom learning is enact a major, centralized plan, according to sociology professor Dan Chambliss.
After a residential college was named for her at Yale, computer scientist Grace Hopper now has some of the recognition she deserves.
How using Top Hat in a class of 200 hospitality students prepares them for a career in a sector that is already being changed by disruptive technology.
The opening five minutes offer us a rich opportunity to capture the attention of students and prepare them for learning.
There are many ways to build a successful social media presence for universities—here are a few pointers