Thriving in Online Teaching
After 20 years in online teaching, my experience and research has taught me some things that have helped cultivate a long and meaningful career.
Noura Badawi, EdD
November 6, 2023
Online Student Engagement
Unleashing the Power of Active Learning: Revolutionizing Online Education for Unprecedented Engagement and Achievement
In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The
Natalie Bidnick Andreas
August 9, 2023
Probing the Value of Online Student-Student Interaction
Classic online course standards emphasize the value of three types of interactions: student-instructor interaction, student-content interaction, and student-student interaction. But a recent pointed query from
Miriam Bowers-Abbott
July 5, 2023
Building Community and Connection Between Students and Instructors in Asynchronous Courses
Online teaching has become more popular and accessible for students. As such, more instructors are teaching online courses. Asynchronous online courses can create barriers for
Lindsay Howard
June 2, 2023
The Power of Choice: Unlocking Student Engagement in the Online Classroom
As online education continues to evolve, the challenge to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences is paramount. Traditionally, the one-size-fits-all approach to assessment has been
B. Jean Mandernach, PhD
May 31, 2023
Motivating Students: Highlights from Minds Online
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on February 24, 2015. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. It’s hardly a new subject. Every teacher knows it’s
Maryellen Weimer, PhD
January 20, 2023
Recovering Student Engagement at Mid-course Time
Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class.
Anna Conway, EdD
November 2, 2022
The Discussion Board: How Faculty Can Make Discussions Authentic and Not Transactional
The discussion board is one of the most used assessments in online learning communities around the world. The discussion area is a place for students
Judith Blakely, EdD, Michael Jazzar, PhD, and Michelle McCraney, EdD
July 20, 2022
Empowering Students through Your Personal Narrative
Any teacher wants their students to feel engaged and enthusiastic in the classroom, connected and thriving through daily activities and course content. Of course, establishing
Nathan Pritts, PhD
February 28, 2022
Connecting Before We Can Physically Connect: Online Icebreakers to Use for the First Day of Class
I would venture to say that many of us have faced the situation where we are either teaching our classes in a hybrid format, or
Dr. KB
February 11, 2022
