“Thank you so much for taking the time to treat me like a person,” wrote Stephanie in an email to me. A student in one of my online courses, she had fallen behind and couldn’t see a way forward — ...
Pennsylvania Western failed to make the case, a judge ruled, that the requirement infringed on its right to set its own service standards and direct its work force.
In February 2020, if anyone had asked me to teach a class online, I would have flatly refused. Nope. Never. No way, San José! Plato and Socrates taught in person, and so did I. Why? Because the best ...
While intentional design is essential for any type of course, it is particularly important for online courses. Online instructors may not be able to answer questions in real time or readily notice ...
In response to the rapid growth of online and hybrid learning in the CSU and the need to support the development of high-quality courses, the Chancellor’s Office established an Online Course Services ...
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People often take the privilege of education for granted without ever fully understanding the difficulties that children and even adults face without accessible education. Founder and CEO of Class ...
Imagine you're crafting the perfect welcome message for an international student taking your online class. In a few sentences: Greet your student warmly. Reassure them about time zones and internet ...
On a chilly November morning here, Brie Wattier’s 8th graders at the Inspired Teaching Demonstration School had their eyes trained on the slides projected at the front of the class. “What are the good ...
Between time delays and trying to initiate dialogue through a screen, Zoom has changed the way instructors are facilitating synchronous classes online. Whether the class is large or small, ...
While the traditional college experience is appealing, it's not always feasible. For those who can’t commit to the classroom hours and commuting time that an in-person degree requires, there are a ...