10 ways to use Google Slides building blocks in the classroom
Objective: Students will work together on a simple design task using Google Slides and the Collaboration building block. Building Blocks Focus: Collaboration Instructions: 1. Design Brief: The teacher presents a…
Ditch the Bus, Not the Experience: Norman Rockwell Museum’s FREE Virtual Field Trip!
We all know the struggle: you want to give your students rich, engaging experiences, but budget constraints, transportation hassles (especially for those long distances to museums!), and time limitations can…
Suzanne’s Path to Teaching in South Carolina
What began as a support role in a school office eventually led Suzanne Crisp to where she was meant to be: teaching in South Carolina. Before becoming a teacher, Suzanne…
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: From the Community to the Classroom
Each May, we pause to recognize the educators who go above and beyond to serve their students. But Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 is more than a thank-you—it’s a moment to honor the…
Teaching In Missouri: Kyle’s Experience
A Non-Traditional Start with Real-World Perspective Kyle Smith didn’t start his career in a classroom—but everything he learned in business, coaching, and life brought him there. Today, he’s teaching in…
Hot take: Why ‘authentic learning’ is the secret sauce schools need
Bound by the time box, teachers only have approximately 6.5 instructional hours to reach their students. This can be problematic with all the things we have to and want to…
Trump’s First 100 Days: Reshaping Education Policy
In President Trump’s first 100 days, he has made sweeping changes to education policy. His administration’s approach prioritizes parental rights, state control, and school choice—earning praise from conservatives and criticism…
Building Connections and Shaping Futures by Fostering Cohort Success – Faculty Focus
Creating a sense of belonging is crucial to student success and persistence, especially for nontraditional, working students in online programs. Our professional science master’s (PSM) in biotechnology degree is designed…
How You Can Habituate the Circular Model of Reflection: Before-Action, During-Action, After-Action, and Beyond-Action
As scholar-teachers, we know that the habit of reflection can be a powerful tool for workplace learning and performance, which can separate high-performance professionals from mediocre ones. Notedly, when educators engage…
AI as an Educational Ally: Innovative Strategies for Classroom Integration – Faculty Focus
Since the public release of ChatGPT in December 2022, educators have faced the challenge of effectively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching. Rather than simply acknowledging that students are…