“I am not stupid,” he says emphatically at the beginning of the tutoring session. The first time a declaration along similar lines was made by
There are two words that often cause faculty to become disgruntled: professional development. The concept of professional development is not the sole issue; the disdain
Since the pandemic, our student audiences are distant, both literally and figuratively. Anecdotal reports of student disengagement are soaring, and more classes are being offered
Part 1 reviews the challenges associated with various course delivery modes and is available to read here. Bi-modal flexible course delivery offers students the ability
“Educator” is used throughout this paper to represent professor, instructor, teacher, or any person or team that leads learning sessions. Scheduling and delivery of courses
An interesting exercise we do during our faculty development program is reminisce about the very first day we taught as a teacher. It might be
One of the most foundational books I’ve read as an online educator of nontraditional adult learners is Carol Dweck’s Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.
The conventional format of a faculty member positioned in front of a classroom using visual enhancement (e.g., chalkboard, transparency, PowerPoint, etc.) has been on life
Faculty members need a philosophy of teaching statement when applying for jobs and throughout their time in higher education. Yes, ChatGPT could write it and
As a faculty member, I often hear the blatant dismissal of students and their preoccupation with technology. Students are always on their phones. Many struggle
