Before COVID, instructors and teachers were beginning to incorporate virtual field trips and guest speakers more readily in their classes. During the pandemic, these opportunities became very common and a welcome addition for students to engage with course material in interactive ways. Thankfully there are many exciting resources available for instructors to incorporate a virtual…

“Be open to putting yourself in a position to try something that can potentially fail.” –Rachelle O’Brien Hello, faculty! This week we are taking you on a learning experience. First start by reading the Gen Z report- as you read it think about the students that are attending your classes currently. Next, take a look…

“To better approach engagement in my courses —whether on the first day or any day of the semester—I start with empathy. “ –Michael Roberto Hello, faculty! As we approach the mid-semester point, you may be noticing some of your students feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, and lacking motivation. Our newsletter this week highlights the importance of maintaining…