Have you ever stood in front of a classroom and all you could think is, “How do I keep my students engaged?” Especially when half of them have laptops or phones in front of them? Today’s classrooms are a whole new world. Students show up with a million things competing for their attention – laptops,… Read more »
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Teaching through Disruptions
As history tells us and media are suggesting currently, we might expect increase campus demonstrations and work/class stoppages for the presidential inauguration and possibly beyond. Remember that the Student Code of Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct acknowledges the right to “engage in peaceful and orderly protests, demonstrations, and picketing that do not disrupt functions of the… Read more »
Teaching the Election and Other Hot Topics
Because we’re in the midst of an election season, you’ve probably had some conversations (perhaps even heated discussions) about election-related topics with friends, colleagues or family members. Now imagine that same heated discussion arising in your classroom. How would you handle it? This election has raised issues such as immigration, climate change, health care, the… Read more »