Nov 7, 2014
I have found it difficult to have students interact with each other when I teach online. When I did the Teaching Solution Boot Camp, one of the assignments was to have a “teaching presence”. I learned that I should have a picture of me outside of the teaching role, so...
Nov 6, 2014
Ryein was a student worker in the library. He was a non-traditional student, army reservist from a troubled family but had a heart of gold. We came from two different worlds but somehow we became friends during our evening shift together. He helped me to remember...
Nov 3, 2014
The process of writing is often just as important as the product. A strong process supports a strong product and helps students practice critical thinking, time management, self-reflection, and communication and interpersonal skills. Scaffolding is the term for...
Nov 3, 2014
“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” Charlie Chaplin Humor has been proven to improve health, reduce stress and build relationships but can laughter help your students learn? A recent study published in the journal Humor: International Journal of Human Research,...
Oct 31, 2014
Teaching fundamentals of nursing, I seldom get the “aha” moment. When I taught the second semester students, I would see the “aha” moment when students were in clinical and what they learned in lecture finally made sense. Instead of just...
