This is a short post today as I’ve written about this topic previously in greater detail. Still, I think it’s worth revisiting. If we want to improve communication on campuses that actually increases retention, thenContinue reading
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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
Fostering Wellbeing and Helping Students Connect
US colleges and universities are struggling with declining enrollment, an exodus of their talent pool, and an unprecedented number of students and staff dealing with mental health issues. While enrollment and staffing issues are uniqueContinue reading
Re-imagining Higher Education in the United States
The time for change in higher ed was a decade ago or longer. In my last post I discussed the fact that Covid-19 forced change in higher ed that was long overdue, but those forcedContinue reading
Teaching Metacognition and Why it Matters
In this series of blog posts, I have been focusing on what we can do to help aspiring teachers make the most of their learning. For my students, one of the keys to this growthContinue reading
The Art of Reflection
I teach human development and learning to aspiring teachers on our campus. Often I am asked what they can do to become the best teacher – the one all the students love and remember forever. Continue reading
Transparent Teaching: The Syllabus
So often in education – especially higher education – we assume that students come into our classes with a baseline level of understanding. We are so familiar with the content that we teach that forgetContinue reading
New Year New Possibilities
If you are anything like me, the new year is always a time of great anticipation – new possibilities and opportunities. This year, I am really excited to focus my blog on the art andContinue reading