The Straight Scoop Syllabus
There is no shortage of professorial eye rolling when it comes to the subject of students and syllabi. Students might read the syllabus, but they typically
Miriam Bowers-Abbott
October 16, 2020
Articles
Building Relationships: How to Connect from a Distance
“Keep teaching and learning.” This was and is still the motto of the pandemic. Unlike spring 2020 when we shifted to remote teaching after students
Crystal O. Wong, EdD
October 14, 2020
Synergizing America’s Intergenerational Moment
As a teacher of adult learners in online classes, I see a lot of interaction between generations. Mostly, the students are in their 30s and
David Healey
October 12, 2020
Learning about the True Power of Leadership by Comparing Servant Leadership to Toxic Leadership
Are you like many leaders, or aspiring leaders, and ask yourself, What kind of leader am I? Or do you wonder about the type of
Stephanie Hinshaw, EdD, MBA
October 9, 2020
Managing the Chat in Online Teaching: What We Can Learn From Live Streamers
This article is featured in the resource guide, Effective Online Teaching Strategies. Due to the pandemic, educators have had to make adjustments to their classroom
Eric B. Gonzales, PhD and Amber J. Heck, PhD
October 7, 2020
Faculty Learning Communities: Five Skills Every Facilitator Should Capture
Faculty Learning Communities (FLC) are spaces that allow for improving one’s pedagogy, seeking intellectual stimulation, meeting other colleagues who are interested in similar topics, or
Mounia Mnouer, PhD
October 5, 2020
How to Make Your Virtual Discussions Engaging, Effective, and Equitable in Eight Steps
This article is featured in the resource guide, Effective Online Teaching Strategies. The perfect class discussion can feel like something of an alchemy. From the
Jill Abney and Trey Conatser
October 2, 2020
Grading Exams: How Gradescope Revealed Deeper Insights into Our Teaching
Having clear insight into students’ thinking and where there might be gaps in their understanding of a topic is incredibly valuable. It allows a skilled
Katy Dumelle
September 30, 2020
Cinderella Deadlines: Reconsidering Timelines for Student Work
In preparation for the coming semester, a faculty member recently asked me how to change deadlines on the LMS to midnight on a given day.
Susan Spangler PhD
September 28, 2020
Syncing with Students: Valuable Qualities of Synchronous Online Teaching
This article is featured in the resource guide, Effective Online Teaching Strategies. “One good conversation can shift the direction of change forever” – Linda Lambert
Margot M. Craven, MFA, EdM
September 25, 2020
