The Alpha course is presented as a discussion about the meaning of life, and nobly calls for an unbiased discussion about why we are here. I have always, to date, found this to be a noble and good ...

It may sound pretty routine to convert a course to an online format, but doing so presents many unexpected challenges and can even challenge a professor’s assumptions about the nature of academic ...

Why Are Class Discussions Challenging? There are a variety of reasons that class discussions are challenging. It’s not necessarily just students being “lazy”. There could be a lot of real issues and ...

Using technology inside the classroom can significantly enhance student engagement and participation. Digital tools like audience responses systems (ARS), interactive whiteboards, and real-time ...

Each year teenagers across the country agonize over applying to college, a process that can seem overwhelming. In College: A Crash Course, teen reporter Andrea goes through the college application ...