Dos and Don’ts of teaching non-traditional students online
Returning to school can be a challenge for an adult learner, especially in an online environment….
Tips for designing a course
After the joyful experience of being hired to teach a college class comes the often gut…
Dos and Don’ts of grading discussion boards
Discussion boards are a wonderful feature of online courses, if they are used well. With online…
How to inspire and motivate students to participate in class
Before we can effectively motivate students to participate in class, we must identify the various ways…
Advice for teachers to help prevent misbehavior in their classroom
Being a teacher with students who regularly misbehave can be a troubling aspect of the academic…
Advice for teachers to reduce truancy and keep kids in school
Truancy—the act of a student skipping school—has been clearly identified as one of the early warning…
How to handle unruly students
Disruptive students drive us crazy. The stress incurred is one of the primary reasons that so…
How teachers can guide and help motivate at-risk students
Home life for at-risk teens is often far from inspired. Growing up without direction or mentorship,…
Bloom’s Taxonomy (Overview and Importance)
Bloom’s Taxonomy is important because it provides a common language for teachers to discuss and exchange…