Planning and Facilitating Quality Discussions
Moving courses online with little-to-no advance warning has presented myriad challenges to instructors and students alike. One particularly difficult aspect to recreate in a digital environment is discussions. In the webinar “Planning and Facilitating Quality Discussions,” experts Ludwika Goodson, Viji Sathy, and Flower Darby explored the advantages of an online setting and how to continue […]
Getting Creative with Biology
Classroom instruction is challenging enough to transition to remote learning. But how can you recreate a virtual science lab? That’s the concern that first came to mind for Idelisa Ayala, an associate professor at Broward College, when she first learned her college would transfer to a virtual learning environment in light of concerns over COVID-19. […]
Showing Empathy and Communicating in Survival Mode: Managing Your Online Presence While Teaching During Coronavirus
You, the instructor, play an important role in shaping your students’ learning experience. As courses across the world move online in light of the coronavirus pandemic, prompting discussions and engaging and encouraging students become all the more challenging. How do you support your students and foster learning in a virtual setting? Northern Arizona University’s Flower […]
“It’s About Connecting”: Welcoming Students to Your Online Environment
ACUE launches a six-part Effective Online Instruction webinar series When she’s not teaching her courses, Flower Darby teaches pilates at her local gym. Once, when she was running to class behind schedule, she noticed a woman standing outside of the studio carrying a yoga mat and looking a little apprehensive. The lights weren’t on, the […]
Creating a Culture of Caring
Student mental health is a growing issue at colleges and universities. According to research, nearly 7 million students nationwide meet the criteria for a clinically significant mental health problem. While most are not clinicians, faculty can play an essential role as helpers, supporting students through practical approaches. Now more than ever before, there is a […]
Getting Creative with Biology
Broward College’s biological sciences professors get creative in response to COVID-19 Classroom instruction is challenging enough to transition to remote learning. But how can you recreate a virtual science lab? That’s the concern that first came to mind for Idelisa Ayala, an associate professor at Broward College, when she first learned her college would transfer […]
ACUE and Active Minds release guide to support student wellbeing
One Shining Moment
The work of faculty and students—teaching and learning together—is the very essence of higher education. With dorms now vacant, stadiums and courts silent, libraries and parking lots empty, teaching and learning continues. In the coming weeks, we’re honored to share stories of your colleagues nationwide, the #ResilientFaculty who are making an impact on higher education, […]
One Shining Moment: Celebrating Resilient Faculty
From Access to Success
For decades, higher education has focused on increasing access and affordability. But as noted economist Michael S. McPherson observes, “the nature of the problem has really changed.” Ninety percent of high school graduates have tried some college by age 30. But only about a third of community college students achieve any kind of credential after […]
