Teaching with Analogies: Socks Before Shoes—Order Matters
I have taught mathematics for 38 years and am puzzled by why the analogies I was taught throughout my youth have been lost. I believe
Josephine Johansen
July 31, 2019
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Bitmojis, Gifs, and Snaps in the Classroom? Oh My!
Trying new things and staying connected to students is of utmost importance for Deidre Price, PhD, director of Instructional Technology and Online Education at Northwest
Tierney King
July 29, 2019
Unlocking the Quiet Moment: Cell Phones, a Surprising Tool
In-class activities can be a great way to foster student engagement in the classroom. Depending on the activity, the results can vary greatly. Sometimes they
Bryan J. Coleman
July 26, 2019
Graphic Novels, Innovative Teaching, and Student Engagement in the Classroom
As an instructor who has taught courses in the social sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary fields, I’ve often considered the ways in which course readings can
Dorian Rhea Debussy, PhD
July 24, 2019
Six Keys to Safer 21st Century Schools
The deadly shootings at Columbine High School in 1999 ushered in an era of other school massacres, including an elementary school in Newtown Connecticut, a
Michael Jazzar, PhD and Michelle McCraney, PhD
July 22, 2019
Making Radio: Using Audio for Student Assignments
Elvis (the other one … Costello) was right, “Radio, it’s a sound salvation. Radio, it’s cleaning up the nation.” Radio didn’t die, it was just
Michael Ridley
July 19, 2019
Less Stress, More Success: The End of Semester Student Presentation
As faculty design their syllabi for the upcoming semester, they consider how to have students demonstrate the vast knowledge they acquire throughout the semester. Enter
Kerri Russo Mercer, PhD
July 17, 2019
What to Do When a Student is Failing: A Guide for Mentors
One joy of a faculty member in academia is the opportunity to train the next generation of scholars who will continue our work to innovate
David C. Schwebel, PhD
July 15, 2019
Creating a Roadmap for Success by Beginning at the End
Forward thinking might be exactly what teachers strive for in the classroom, but it may require some backwards design. Beth Harrison, PhD, director of the
Tierney King
July 12, 2019
Two Tips to Increase Students’ Use of Office Hours
I once heard a colleague explain that their office hours were intentionally scheduled from 8 am to 10 am because students are still asleep. The
Jennie M. Carr, PhD
July 10, 2019
