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Feb 19, 2015

Three Key Factors for Student Success in a Virtual Program

Virtual classes can open the academic world to students in all levels of education. However, when starting an online class students must be aware of three key factors that will help them succeed.

Ana Dowling

Dec 19, 2014

Great Gadget Gifts for the Teacher

Tis the season! You might have a faculty white elephant gift exchange coming up or you just want to do something nice for your time out buddy. Whatever the case, here are some little gadget gifts that any teacher would love.

Scott Sterling

Dec 02, 2014

Controversy in the Classroom

What to do when a student, out of genuine interest, brings up a controversial topic you would have rather avoided? Controversy simply means people have varying opinions, which is healthy and is how progress is made in society. Harnessing it can help teach students valuable interpersonal and conative skills.

Scott Sterling

Nov 19, 2014

Using NaNoWriMo in the Classroom

November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. It’s grown from a celebration of creative writing into a national writing marathon. For most, the goal is to write a 50,000-word novel within the 30 days of November. Here’s how to get your students engaged.

Scott Sterling

Oct 21, 2014

Managing Writing Assignments

Help your students develop their writing skills with techniques that are aligned to standards, but still feel relevant to students.

Stephanie Abbott

Jul 17, 2014

Required Student Interaction and Online Courses

Live chat, class discussion boards, email, webinars, and virtual field trips are all samples of online course interactions that have become staples over the past 10 years. Are they all needed for online student success? Or is it primarily the frequency and/or the application of a substantial grade percentage that needs to be changed to existing modes of online interactions between students and instructors?