Adult learners are arguably one group of learners who are at greatest risk for stress—not only at the end-of-term but throughout their academic program. The
As a faculty member in a graduate program in educational leadership, I underestimated how the pandemic would impact my teaching—and change the way I approached
Many colleges and universities around the country offer First-Year Seminars (FYS) or First-Year Experiences (FYE). These courses are geared towards supporting freshmen in their transition
The shift to emergency remote teaching in 2020 was a challenging time for students and instructors. Many universities embraced the idea of increased flexibility to
Keeping our students engaged and connected to course content is at the top of an instructor’s list. These two priorities have become even more crucial
The following is a sponsored article from Pearson Education. The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is one of 13 institutions in Maryland and currently
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
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
The difficulties in student engagement with tutor-directed reading, both in terms of the amount of reading undertaken and the participation and benefit from in-class discussion
Students often enter undergraduate research-based courses feeling academically underprepared and/or intimidated by the task of understanding and presenting research to their peers and professionals. The
