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Call Me Dr. Kiefer-Newman. Then, Call Me Confused About Bb9.

By Kat Kiefer-Newman Here we are. It’s a new year, and we’re returning to classes, after orientation meetings and hopefully contract signings. I have an orientation tonight and haven’t decided yet if I’ll go. These get togethers are peopled with the most interesting folks, and...

Just A Side of Fries, Please

By Ron Tinsley I have learned the hard way that not all Ph.D.s are created equal. I went to graduate school dreaming about teaching college. For some reason, no one.

How Student Motivation Influences Learning (Part Two)

By Bruce A. Johnson, PhD, MBA With this two part series the concept of student motivation is examined. As noted in my first blog posting, student motivation is an internalized process that.

Why Instructors Need to Collaborate With Students

When instructors consider the most important aspects of classroom facilitation they often think about requirements that involve the majority of their time and effort, from planning learning activities to providing feedback. Instructors are likely to find that managing classroom interactions also demands a significant portion...

So What Are You Doing Over Summer Vacation….?

I watched my youngest graduate from high school and, while I was extremely proud of her, it was a bittersweet moment for me. Proud, because of her many accomplishments and.

Having a Master's Degree: Good News and Not So Good News

Let us say that you are an adjunct instructor with a Master's degree in your content area and several years of pertinent teaching experience; however, the current job market has.