More universities worldwide are offering short-term study abroad (STSA) experiences for students because they are attractive options for students. The Institute of International Education and the US Department of State collect annual data showing that short-term study abroad (STSA) programs lasting eight weeks or less
Higher education conversations about AI often begin with fear: students using it to shortcut learning or generate finished work. But we reframe the conversation. Instead of asking students to avoid AI, we ask them to use AI as a thinking partner and then show their
Moot court is a useful activity for students, especially those considering going to law school or pursuing careers in the legal profession. Given that law school applicants do not come from one discipline, moot court applies to a variety of academic programs. Strong existing intercollegiate
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When we plan our courses, we tend to think in academic calendar time: opening day, assignment deadlines, final exam schedules. But what about the calendar that students actually live by?
For years, an undergraduate geography lesson in a history of religion course centered on Jerusalem posed the same challenge: How can you give students a feel for the actual city? Students recognized that three major religions share sacred ground within the same square mile, but
AI tools are major time-savers and have helped me overcome those tedious or creatively challenging parts of instructional planning. AI tools can assist educators with discussion prompts, course projects, rubric generation, and career-focused assessments. AI can take some of the heavy lifting off your plate,
Students often enter a new course with some degree of trepidation wondering whether they belong (Wilson & Wilson, 2007). During the first few weeks of the semester, classrooms can feel intimidating as students learn names, establish routines, and determine whether their instructors see them as
As we gear up for a new semester, how can we ensure our planned collaborative activities and related student teamwork will actually work? A high-impact practice, collaboration deepens student learning and helps cultivate the kind of relevant professional competencies, like critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving,
When instructors sit down to write their syllabi before the semester, one challenge they face is how to communicate to students the skills and habits they need to succeed. Syllabi primarily outline course policies, learning objectives, and assignments, which means they typically focus less on
