As schools are in full swing, I thought this would be a good time to remind post-secondary administrators that there are simple things you can do now to improve your fall retention. This is especiallyContinue reading
PLEASE STOP using learning styles in the classroom!
For years, I have taught my education students that learning styles are not substantiated by research and that instead of tailoring lessons around how students prefer to receive information, we should instead teach them strategiesContinue reading
Summer Reads
Amidst all of the turmoil in higher education and ed tech, I’ve been reading more. There is nothing better than curling up with a good book in the shade on a warm and breezy day. Continue reading
Career Pathways for 8th Graders?
I met with an educator from my local school district last week to offer support for his work with our K-8 grade students. He is our STEM and technology teacher who has really focused onContinue reading
Improving Pathways for Success Beyond High School?
In July 2021, the National Student Clearinghouse reported that over 40 million individuals had dropped out of post-secondary education without a credential. Nearly half of these individuals dropped out of school before age 25. ThisContinue reading
Empirical Proof that Social Connections Matter in Student Success
For the past decade I have written and spoken about the importance of social connectedness and student success. Recognizing that there are many reasons why a student may not complete their college degree, I’ve triedContinue reading
Have we reached the tipping point in higher education?
I remember the days when everyone knew that earning your college degree would guarantee you a good job. It was practically a universal truth when I was growing up and as such, I believe itContinue reading
Rethinking Student Support and Early Alert Systems
I worked in student support for over a decade at a mid-sized (18,000 FTE) public university. During that time I discovered how challenging supporting students can be. Regardless of where you work, if you areContinue reading
The Kindness Project: traveling etiquette
Today I’m writing about a new project I am starting as part of my weekly blog posts – The Kindness Project. The Kindness Project is my attempt to spread happiness, kindness, empathy, and compassion toContinue reading
How the Right Kind of Community Matters to Student Success
It is no surprise that schools have invested resources to create thriving social communities. Today’s students are not just digital natives, they’re digital ninjas who do everything from banking and paying bills to ordering dinnerContinue reading