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Experiential Learning: Connecting Outside the Classroom
By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published
Experiential learning can provide real-world connections for students that can start them on their professional career paths

How College Students Are Helping to Solve the Substitute Teacher Shortage
By Erik Ofgang published
Some K-12 schools are turning to education majors at local colleges as short-term substitute teachers. The practice is a win-win, say those who have participated.

6 Tips For Asynchronous Teaching From An Award-Winning Educator
By Erik Ofgang published
Susan Whitman recently won The Prelock Online Teaching Award at the University of Vermont for her health class. She shares tips for building an effective asynchronous course.

Zoom/Video Conferencing Best Practices Revealed in New Research
By Erik Ofgang published
Researchers at Stanford University and the University of Gothenburg find those who look at the camera are viewed more favorably by other Zoom/video conference participants.

Learning Through Primary Source Digitization
By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published
Providing access to a primary source that has been digitized can help transform learning for students

Is The SAT Dead?
By Erik Ofgang last updated
Many colleges that stopped requiring the SAT during the pandemic plan on continuing to waive the test. How important will the nation’s most infamous exam be going forward?

Why Aren’t Professors Taught to Teach?
By Erik Ofgang published
Professors are experts in their subject matters but many have limited training in actually teaching their students.

Online Learning Evolution: How Graduate and Undergraduates Are Learning
By Erik Ofgang last updated
Even with campuses reopening to in-person learning, online learning has increased in popularity for certain students.
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