Reimagining Search Committee Service By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 8 March 23 How serving on a search committee can help reshape your institution
Sal Khan: ChatGPT and Other AI Technology Herald “New Epoch” By Erik Ofgang published 21 February 23 Online learning pioneer Sal Khan believes ChatGPT-style AI technology is going to change the world and educators are already among the first to feel its impact.
How to Prevent ChatGPT Cheating By Erik Ofgang published 6 February 23 ChatGPT has a lot of potential for teaching, say educators, but it can also be used to cheat. Here are strategies to prevent ChatGPT cheating
What is Labor-Based Grading? Its Pioneer Explains By Erik Ofgang published 30 January 23 Labor-based grading is an approach pioneered by rhetoric and composition professor Asao Inoue to be fairer for all students and separate learning from assessment
What is Coursera and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Erik Ofgang published 19 January 23 Coursera offers a wealth of learning opportunities more educators could utilize.
4 Tips for Outsmarting Your Brain From a Cognitive Psychologist By Erik Ofgang published 17 January 23 In his new book “Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make it Easy,” Daniel T. Willingham shares study hacks for teachers and students
6 Google Scholar Tips From Its Co-Creator By Erik Ofgang published 9 January 23 Google Scholar can be a great tool for teachers and their students. Here’s how to get the most out of it.
How I Updated My Home Office Spaces & Technology for Teaching By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 6 December 22 When updating home offices and technology for teaching, a few small investments can pay big dividends
What Is a Metaversity? What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang published 6 October 22 A metaversity may be part of the next wave of Metaverse-education. Here’s what you need to know.
Flexible Due Dates: How it Works in College & K12 By Erik Ofgang last updated 3 August 22 Strict due dates are ingrained in all levels of education but some educators find when they get rid of them there’s less stress and more learning.
Getting Your College Degree in Prison By Erik Ofgang published 1 August 22 The Second Chance Pell pilot program has permitted more than 28,000 students in prison to access Pell Grants in order to pursue higher education while imprisoned. The program will soon expand to all incarcerated individuals.
The Virtual Office Hours Learning Curve By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 18 July 22 Offering virtual office hours may not be your first choice, but it can be effective for everyone if approached properly
Managing Teacher Email By Erik Ofgang published 13 July 22 Managing teacher email more efficiently: advice from online teaching professionals and an etiquette expert
Studying Slavery’s Legacy in Education By Erik Ofgang published 11 July 22 The Universities Studying Slavery consortium has brought together nearly 100 colleges and universities in the U.S. and internationally, along with a handful of private K-12 schools.
Reading Comprehension Can Predict College Success By Erik Ofgang published 28 June 22 For a new study, researchers looked at 26 previous studies and a total of 25,090 students and found that differences in reading comprehension could explain 8.4 percent of the variation seen in college grades.
Creating a College AI Incubator By Erik Ofgang published 12 April 22 Habib Matar, lead instructor of the new AI incubator lab at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Arizona, shares advice for starting an AI lab at a university.
Experiential Learning: Connecting Outside the Classroom By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 23 March 22 Experiential learning can provide real-world connections for students that can start them on their professional career paths
Teaching Mary Shelley and Frankenstein By Erik Ofgang last updated 21 March 22 Though written in 1818, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein explores themes of science and ethics relative to today’s students.
The Power of Pretesting: Why & How to Implement Low-Stakes Tests By Erik Ofgang published 7 February 22 Steven C. Pan, director of the Learning Sciences Laboratory at the National University of Singapore, shares highlights from his recent research and tips for implementing pretesting in the classroom.
How College Students Are Helping to Solve the Substitute Teacher Shortage By Erik Ofgang published 7 February 22 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.
