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Classroom Realities

After semesters of making syllabus adjustments to promote better understanding of course expectations, Shari Wilson finds that certain lessons can never be too obvious.

Counting Students

Paula M. Krebs and Mary Krebs Flaherty — sisters who work at very different institutions — trade perspectives on what it means when your classroom is full, and when it isn't.

Navigating Whitewater

After a rough classroom session, Amy L. Wink reflects on how to reassure her students and herself.

A Day in the Life

American historians just visited the nation's capital for a convention. Scott McLemee kept a diary.

Adjuncts and Ignorance in Collaborative Learning

Terry Caesar considers one of the trends in higher ed -- and what it says about the state of teaching.

The Real Reasons Students Can't Write

At my university, I chair a faculty committee charged with reviewing and revising our general education curriculum. Over the past...

Duke's Poisoned Campus Culture

In response to the scandal surrounding the men's lacrosse team, Duke president Richard Brodhead has initiated a "conversation on campus...

Virtual Office Hours, 24/7

A student's innovative explanation for missing class prompts Rob Franciosi to ponder technolust and computer fatigue.