Boosting Student Engagement with ACUE’s Promoting Active Learning Courses
Enrollment Information Let’s be honest—keeping students engaged isn’t easy. Some days, you get a class that’s buzzing with discussion and ideas. On other days, you’re met with a sea of blank stares. Engagement isn’t just about keeping students alert (though that’s a bonus); it’s about motivating them to think, participate, and truly connect in the […]
Phones Down, Eyes Up: 5 Tips to Set the Tone for a Successful Semester
Phones Down, Eyes Up! 5 Tips to Set the Tone for a Successful Semester The first few weeks of the college semester are crucial—they lay the foundation for a successful journey for both instructors and students. Let’s face it, though: getting students to put down their phones and focus can sometimes feel like a tall […]
Integrating Career Guidance: A Must-Have for Today’s Classrooms
In today’s rapidly changing job market, the demand for graduates ready to hit the ground running has never been greater. Colleges and universities are under increasing pressure to ensure students leave with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to secure fulfilling careers. Meeting these expectations requires campus-wide support, including faculty being prepared to weave career […]
Why OER Is a Game-Changer for Education
Why OER Is a Game-Changer for Education Open Educational Resources (OER)—free and publicly available materials for teaching and learning—are revolutionizing higher education. They offer invaluable tools that empower educators and enhance students’ academic journeys. These carefully curated, adaptable resources alleviate student financial burdens and foster a more inclusive learning experience. As instructors investigate innovative strategies […]
How Can Experiential Learning Improve Classroom Outcomes?
Experiential learning is a vital pedagogical approach, seamlessly connecting theory with real-world practice. Institutions and educators play an essential role in creating these meaningful opportunities. By being exposed to experiential learning, students can greatly enrich their academic journey and prepare themselves for future careers. Let’s explore five reasons why engaging in experiential learning is a […]
College at Thanksgiving
College at Thanksgiving Every Thanksgiving, college students take a break to celebrate with family. Around dining tables, between servings of mashed potatoes, Uncle Frank, Cousin Sue, or Nonna will eventually ask, “How’s it going?” It may seem like innocent small talk. But Uncle Frank is good friends with a state representative who’s on the higher […]
College Students want Great Teaching, Not Easy “A”s
Register for Upcoming Webinar “Take the professor, not the class.” It’s a common refrain on campus when students ask friends for advice. But it’s not to get an easy “A” or an entertaining semester. When asked, students more highly recommend professors who are better teachers. New research finds that students are more likely to recommend […]
Empower Your Teaching Journey: A Deep Dive Into ACUE Commons
Empower Your Teaching Journey A Deep Dive Into ACUE Commons The pursuit of excellence in teaching is a journey, and for faculty certified in ACUE’s framework, it never ends! Our recent webinar, “Your Hub for Great Teaching: Explore the ACUE Commons Live,” served as a captivating introduction to a dynamic hub poised to revolutionize the […]
ACUE’s Webinar: Creating Safe Spaces for Constructive Classroom Conversations
TAbout ACUE’s Webinar Having Constructive Classroom Conversations in Challenging Times In an era marked by polarization, educators were tasked with a pivotal challenge: facilitating classroom conversations where students could freely express diverse opinions, foster empathy, and enhance critical thinking. On Thursday, October 17, Adam Smith hosted a dynamic webinar in which three distinguished panelists shared […]
ACUE October 2024 Newsletter
Welcome to the Fall Semester! We hope everyone had a great summer and look forward to sharing with you exciting highlights from this summer, tools you can use, and more in our August 2023 newsletter. In this Issue National Higher Education Teaching Conference Tools You Can Use Grant Opportunity The Student […]
