Certificates offer faculty the opportunity to engage a-la-carte with a variety of events and resources on a theme, then apply the learning to course design and teaching.
How do you have productive classroom conversations, especially on contentious topics, in the age of burnout and social media echo chambers? In response to this challenge, some educators are looking to nonviolent communication, a framework for open and honest dialogue…
Students are more likely to engage in online courses when they understand expectations for communication. To support course engagement, instructors can create both formal and social discussion spaces, share expectations, and affirm student contributions.
Many students struggle with staying engaged in their online courses. Others lose track of deadlines. Some students feel that the lack of communication makes it hard for them to stay involved in their courses. In some situations, students have been…