In the Winter 2018 edition of The Classical Teacher, Martin Cothran wrote an eye-opening piece titled “The Critical Thinking Skills Hoax.” He tackled a popular buzzword in American education: critical thinking.
Navigating online discussion forums can be tricky for students new to the online learning environment. Some may not understand their importance, while others might feel unsure about how to participate. This
Research consistently shows that in an online environment, building a sense of community is crucial for keeping students engaged and preventing feelings of isolation (Tayebinik & Puteh, 2012). Icebreaker discussion
In an online classroom, a discussion board one of the most important tools for creating engagement and fostering learning. When used effectively, discussion boards can be a powerful way to
Creating engaging discussion forum questions might seem challenging at first, but it doesn’t have to be. As the instructor, you’re the expert in your field, drawing from both your academic
Preparing your course involves wearing multiple hats. You must be the curriculum developer, content curator, course designer and developer, and
Below you will find a curated list of online teaching and learning articles, reports, research, white papers, podcasts, webinars, conferences,
Creating accessible PDFs can be challenging, but you may have access to alternative methods to create and identify accessible PDFs
Creating a supportive learning environment is key for student success. However, barriers such as accessibility challenges, lack of representation, poor
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can act a brainstorming partner to draft engaging and diverse course content and materials. Below are
Live online course design and delivery webinars hosted by the Academic Services and Products team
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