teaching

More Faculty Using Social Media in the Classroom

by Jonathan Dame A month before they walked into her classroom last fall, Krista Jackman told her freshmen writing students to join Twitter. Their assignment: get to know each other. “My goal in all the classes that I teach is to get my students as comfortable...

Lucky

by Emily Van Duyne Tuesday was my last day of class at Stockton College, one of the two schools where I currently teach. As I wound down our final class--.

Want to Be An Inspiring Teacher? Answer This Question: Why Do You Teach?

By Bruce A. Johnson, Ph.D., MBA Your work as an adjunct instructor - do you remember how it all began? What initially inspired you to teach? Do you still feel.

Should Online Students Get to Choose Their Instructor(s)?

By Bruce A. Johnson, Ph.D., MBA When students enroll in online classes, they often do not get to choose their instructors for and may not find out who the instructor for a particular class will be until the class starts. The question to consider is...

Ever Miss Being The Student?

By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed. Do you ever miss being a student? I don't mean a student of the world, or a life-long learner, as those of us in education.

Being an Adjunct By Choice Is Often All About Timing and Persistence

By Randy Eldridge It's been awhile since my last blog and I sure have missed this place! Why, you are asking, have I not posted? Well, before you just decide.

A Hybrid Instructional Approach that Facilitates Learning

By Bruce A. Johnson, Ph.D., MBA Do you have an option to utilize an online classroom shell? Many institutions are offering adjunct instructors an ability to implement this feature. Some adjuncts believe that it is an effective method of supplementing their traditional classroom and others...

When the Prof Misses Being the Student

By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed. Do you ever miss being a student? I don't mean a student of the world, or a life-long learner, as those of us in education.

Effective Classroom Evaluations are Purpose Driven

By Bruce A. Johnson, Ph.D., MBA Have you considered the effectiveness of your classroom evaluations? Most evaluations involve a formalized process of testing or examination and are built into the.

Meet Maslow: He Can Help With Student Motivation. Big Time.

By Bruce A. Johnson, Ph.D., MBA Student motivation is often addressed and explained by internal and external factors that are specific to every individual student. For example, some students may be motivated by an internal, perceived sense of accomplishment in the class while others experience...