Combating the Curve
Lecturing is one of the most traditional methods of teaching in higher education. On any given day, there are hundreds of lectures being delivered in
Adrianne Wilson, EdD
December 9, 2019
HIGHER ED TEACHING STRATEGIES FROM MAGNA PUBLICATIONS
Effective Teaching Strategies
The Best Ways to Inspire Your Students to Learn Science
Isaac Newton first conceptualized the idea of gravity when an apple fell on his head. This moment was simple, but inspirational—with a huge impact on
Alison Rogers
November 22, 2019
A Practical Strategy for Infusing Multicultural Content into Any Lesson
The important role professors play in helping our students appreciate cultural diversity cannot be overvalued. There has been much written about what a Culturally Responsive
David St. Germain, EdD
November 11, 2019
Increase Student Learning in Only 3 Seconds
I credit my husband as the inspiration for this article. He is a writing professor who is exceptionally good at waiting. He has a unique
Jennifer Sullivan
October 28, 2019
The First Days of Class: Building Authenticity and Community
Regardless of whether you’ve been teaching for 15 years or 15 minutes, how to act and what to do on the first day of class
J"org Waltje, PhD, and Aubree Evans, MA
September 13, 2019
Bringing PEACE to the Classroom
One of the most intriguing, and perhaps intimidating, aspects of walking into a class for the first time and introducing yourself is deciding who you
Donald Saucier, PhD
September 9, 2019
The Focus is You: Angela Britcher and the Faculty World
This week on The Focus is You, we’re getting to know Angela Britcher who works in instructional design, faculty training, and content writing. We’ve catered
Teach Strats
August 29, 2019
How to Turn a Check for Plagiarism Into a Teachable Moment
I started teaching economics in higher education almost a decade ago, and yet the memory of the first time I asked a student to meet
Amel Ben Abdesslem, PhD
August 14, 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
Status Update: Changing the Way We Deliver Instruction
All too often I have heard colleagues pondering over situations in which students are found on their smart phones rather than engaged in class. As
Stefanie R. Sorbet, EdD
July 8, 2019