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Improving Social Presence in Online Learning
I recently attended the Educational Technology Organization of Michigan (ETOM) Fall Conference held at Mid Michigan Community College in Mt. Pleasant. The keynote speaker was Dr. Karen Swan, the Stukel Professor of Educational Research and a Research Associate in the...
Moving a Mountain
You know that one student as soon as you walk into the class. The one that is going to refuse to engage. The one that will do everything possible to resist ‘learning.’ The one that will even go so far as to appear a tad bit threatening to other students to ensure that...
Reconnecting to Our Compassion
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about the need that some people have to say, "I'm sorry." I don't think we should automatically apologize or expect an apology when there's been a miscommunication. Now, I'm not saying that apologizing is a bad thing nor am I advocating...
“Your Conspiracy Theory Assignment Changed My Life”
I have, in the past, asked ENG 112 students to research a debunked scientific theory or conspiracy theory that people still believe today. As they research, they must create a theory about why some folks to continue to hold that belief despite it being proven false....