The Problem with Snapnotes
As I sat in a lecture attended by all first-year students at our college, I noticed the scale of a troubling trend: the rise of
Andre P. Audette
December 1, 2023
Effective Classroom Management
From Likes to Learning: Enhancing Classroom Culture through Social Media Engagement
Social media’s evolution from a groundbreaking phenomenon to an everyday staple has generated widespread discourse on its role and influence in modern life. Notwithstanding the
Staci Gilpin, PhD, and Courtney Plotts, PhD
November 27, 2023
Six Check-in Ideas to Build Community in College Classrooms
It is no secret that there has been a sharp rise in rates of depression among college students (Alamo et al., 2020), which may be
Christina Janise Wickard, PhD, Stacia Miller Whitworth, PhD, and Suzanne F. Lindt, PhD
November 15, 2023
A Study-for-an-Exam Assignment
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on March 21, 2017. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. For more articles like this, check out
Maryellen Weimer, PhD
November 10, 2023
Extra Credit in College Courses: Blessing or Curse? Weighing the Pros and Cons
Picture it: Fall semester on a suburban college campus in a dimly lit classroom. I’m handing back graded papers to my students and as I
Dunja Trunk, PhD
November 1, 2023
Make Your Teaching the Cynosure of Attention
Teaching is regarded as a noble profession. It is also a challenging job. It requires sincerity, honesty, hard work, expansive knowledge on the subject matter,
J. Naga Vishnu Vardhan, PhD, and Devidutta Das, PhD
October 18, 2023
Navigating Heated Classroom Discussions: Tips for Educators
There are times when course material can unexpectedly ignite charged classroom discussions that leave both students and teachers feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. It is incumbent
Dunja Trunk, PhD
October 4, 2023
A Recipe for Student Success
Showing up to lectures and completing class assignments are essential ingredients for success in most college courses. This recipe for success, however, is extensive, and
Dunja Trunk, PhD
August 21, 2023
Five Tips for Helping Post-Secondary Students Overcome Failure
Post-secondary students often have a plan in mind for what they want to achieve during their academic journey. They may have set goals such as
Tyler Snyder and Lynne N. Kennette, PhD
July 24, 2023
Encouraging Mental Wellness with a Signature Line
Recently, the Surgeon General called for college campuses to “ramp-up” support as students experience more stress and drop out rates increase at colleges (Adedoyin, 2022).
Tiffany F. Culver PhD
July 21, 2023
