This post contributed by IUB instructors Kirsten Prange and Tehanee Ratwatte, Lecturers in Kelley School of Business What is the attention economy? In a world of constant notifications, multitasking, and digital distractions, attention has become one of the most precious—and elusive—resources in our classrooms. As educators, we often ask students to “pay attention,” while we… Read more »
Improving Reading Comprehension: Meeting Students Where They Are
Today students read more than ever—but they read differently than past generations (Warner 2025, Ch. 9) and typically do not read for pleasure (Astor 2025). According to recent research, most students receive little, if any, reading skills development after the age of 10, meaning they are reading to learn without correspondingly learning to read (Goldstein… Read more »
Welcome to our new Instructional Consultant, Drew Heiderscheidt
We are so excited to welcome Drew Heiderscheidt, our new Instructional Consultant. Drew joins us with extensive interdisciplinary research experience, 5 years of teaching experience at IUB, as well as 3 years of experience consulting with IUB instructors of all levels about digital pedagogy. Please tell us more about your academic background. I have been… Read more »