Teaching

The U.S. Education Department says Eastern Gateway Community College’s online program violated federal financial aid rules. The college warns that freezing the program could endanger its future.

Active learning has been clearly shown to be more effective than traditional modes, write Cathy N. Davidson and Christina Katopodis, who outline its many merits to those who continue to resist it.

By Cathy N. Davidson and Christina Katopodis

Roosevelt University undergraduates engaged in a community science project that produced usable data for scientists at Chicago’s Field Museum.

Employers were asked what skills they most value and what skills recent graduates are weakest in. Tara A. Rose and Terri L. Flateby summarize the findings.

By Tara A. Rose and Terri L. Flateby

A new report took the temperature of thousands of U.S. faculty members. Among the findings: a high regard for conferences, even when delivered virtually; a rise in open educational resources; and a decrease in scholarly funding.

Students want the option to continue taking some of their courses online, and colleges should listen, Samuel J. Abrams writes.

By Samuel J. Abrams

As most colleges have returned to in-person learning, we shouldn’t forget some major benefits of having a remote option, Karen Powell Sears writes.

By Karen Powell Sears

Now is the time to take a leadership role and help faculty members understand that we actually know a lot about teaching and learning, writes Christopher M. Hakala.

By Christopher M. Hakala