by P.D. Lesko What are the most credible methods and evaluative tools to use when deciding whether to rehire an adjunct faculty member? This is a question that should be asked by hundreds of…
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by Jonathan Rees My first semester as an online instructor is almost over. Who knows where the time goes? Curating a respectable online survey course experience comes…
by Diane M. Rubino When I first I started teaching, I knew what plagiarism meant and how it related to schoolwork. But student “cheaters” challenged my beliefs.…
While all higher educational institutions resemble each other on the surface, each one is bizarre in its own unique way. Universities, for example, make a big production…
In the current climate, the pressure to “balance free speech and diversity” has invariably led to the notion that the former must give way to the latter.…
by Carole R. Beal The new academic year is here, and thousands of students have entered college for the first time. I’ve been teaching college students for…
by Kevin Patton One of the most effective enhancements I've ever made to my human anatomy & physiology course was switching to cumulative testing. What I mean by that…
A new study finds that college students learn more from good-looking lecturers. This article is only available to subscribers. If you're a subscriber, log in. To subscribe,…
by Greg Rivera, Senior Digital Educator We can’t deny that technology is here to stay. However, that is definitely not a bad thing! In fact, using educational technology…
by Shawn Orr I love technology! I guess if I’m being completely honest, what I really love is the engagement, excitement, and interactivity that technology brings to…