Micro-credentialing and digital badging are becoming popular methods to quickly acquire new skills and education, and then display that mastery across multiple platforms. Micro-credentialing is a workshop, short class, or program offered to acquire new hard or soft skills related to a position, field, or class (University of Denver, n.d.). Digital badges, at first look, … Continue reading How to Use Digital Badging for Micro-Credentialing to Make Online Courses Engaging
Honing Students’ Soft Skills for Future Career Aspirations
In courses that make up a student’s major, it is understood that the curriculum was developed with their potential career path in mind. This may not be as true for the general education courses, but their curriculum is still of importance. While major courses work on honing hard skills in preparation for the job market, … Continue reading Honing Students’ Soft Skills for Future Career Aspirations
Promoting Equity and Belonging in Online STEM: Strategies for Culturally Responsive Practices
The inclusion of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in education fosters diversity and provides opportunities for students from various cultural backgrounds to engage in a comprehensive and enriching educational experience. Culturally responsive teaching is a pedagogical approach that utilizes the cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of diverse students to enhance and personalize their … Continue reading Promoting Equity and Belonging in Online STEM: Strategies for Culturally Responsive Practices
Prevent the Student Melt: Empowering Student Success from Day One and Beyond
As we tackle the formidable challenge of student disengagement head-on, discover the proactive 10-step plan to “Stop the Melt” (Academic Partnerships, n.d.). Empower students for success, ensuring their academic journey goes smoothly from Week Zero and beyond. Entering college or university is a thrilling journey filled with the promise of growth and transformation. However, … Continue reading Prevent the Student Melt: Empowering Student Success from Day One and Beyond
Unlocking Affordable Learning: Exploring Low-Cost and Open Educational Resources (OER) for Courses
Discover the transformative potential of Open Educational Resources (OER) for affordable, inclusive, and engaging online learning. In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the quest for professional development and enhancement of online teaching and learning skills remains a top priority for educators. To this end, Open Educational Resources (OER) have emerged as a valuable ally, offering … Continue reading Unlocking Affordable Learning: Exploring Low-Cost and Open Educational Resources (OER) for Courses