…quizzes and tricky test questions. Many of the multiple-choice questions I wrote focused on detailed, technical knowledge of facts. I paid little attention to the relevance of those facts. To…
…students), with clear and specific guidelines, we can shape student engagement and make everyone more invested in the classroom experience. Here’s one example of a participation grading rubric: Does Not…
…us for guidance. In many cases, we’re the first line of communication for our students’ questions and concerns. This is not the time to panic and give up, it’s a…
…is a theoretically sound match for the instructional need. Eight common online classroom needs and examples of vetted tools deemed as “fit” for college learners are described below. It is…
…exam scores achieved by the students in this class, which surpassed those of previous semesters. References: Statistics Brain Research Institute. “Attention Span Statistics.” April 2, 2015. Retrieved from http://www.statisticbrain.com/attention-span-statistics/. Richardson,…
Since about 2000 I have been associated with the global organization Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) that promotes student engagement in communities for the betterment of our lives. SIFE is…
As an accreditation evaluator for the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Scott L. Howell, PhD goes out a couple of times each year to review the testing practices…
…realizes that being a student means there are a lot of competing priorities. If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share? Arenson: My key…
