Principle #1 - Show up and teach. Watch this two-part video screencast to learn about showing up and nine more principles of effective online teaching. […]
The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in the same mind at the same time, and still retain […]
Determine what your teaching persona is. Determine which elements you'd like to share with your class. Then create a strategy for regularly expressing those aspects […]
According to the most comprehensive analysis ever of grade inflation in higher education in the United States, nowadays even the most average students are likely […]
When trying to help a student, sometimes all we can do is listen, pray and leave the burden in the Lord's hands. Like a fresh […]
Students need to feel safe, valued, and respected to maximize their learning potential. They need to feel a sense of belonging in the classroom and […]
Zest. Teacher-sparked interest arousing student curiosity. Irrelevance and boredom reversed; retention and student learning increased. This month's featured video from the 20-Minute Mentor Commons, "How […]
I need some advice." Difficult to discern words from a student to a teacher. A complicated story unfolds, resulting in help from a surprising resource. […]
I truly believe God puts a certain teacher in our lives at the point when we need them the most. In the Exceeding Expectations series, […]
Sometimes a student can be the silver lining for a teacher, especially if the student works in IWU Support and is committed to making things […]
There appears to be a "tipping point" with students regarding the difficulty of a course. That is, up to a point, a student may indeed […]
Establishing effective communication in online classes can be challenging. Learn how to use technology to create an effective online learning environment. Assimilate five essential steps […]