Volume XLII, No. 24 | July 2, 2020 Teachable Moments Creating teachable moments that engage and connect students with course content is paramount for student success and can be more difficult to achieve in the online classroom. The work begins with course structure and navigation. Instructors must prepare for every learning style [...]
The NISOD Papers Issue No. 17 • June 2020 In “What Is Student Success?” Terry O'Banion, Senior Professor of Practice, Kansas State University (KS); President Emeritus, League for Innovation in the Community College, explores the ever-shifting definition of student success. Download the article below:
Member Spotlight - Pellissippi State Community College “Pellissippi State Community College is committed to the belief that every student who attends our college will develop a sense of belonging and confidence in their ability to succeed academically, to grow intellectually, and to make timely progress toward achieving their educational [...]
Volume XLII, No. 23 | June 25, 2020 Staying Connected When Virtual Becomes Reality: Transitioning to All Online As Director of eLearning for Copiah-Lincoln Community College (CLCC), I am tasked with managing our online courses. In early March of this year, I was completing administrative tasks related to getting students and instructors [...]
#NISODProfiles - Cheryl Brooks "The most rewarding part of my job is helping students fulfill their educational goals. The true reward is when a student completes their goals and says, 'Thank you for all your help.'" #NISODProfiles | June 18, 2020 [...]
Volume XLII, No. 22 | June 18, 2020 Using Video Tools in the Online Classroom Academic technology has grown tremendously in the past 15 years, and much of its accomplishments have been directed at overcoming instructional barriers in virtual learning. Perhaps the most crucial barriers that recent literature in online learning emphasize [...]
Volume XLII, No. 21 | June 11, 2020 Teaching Technical Topics With a Human Perspective As an instructor in physical science and engineering classes, I frequently assess teaching tools and techniques that promote student participation and enthusiasm. I’ve noticed that students tend to “perk up” when I share technical topics in a way that includes human [...]
Member Spotlight - Galveston College “NISOD's values support and complement the work we do here at Galveston College to focus on innovation to ultimately improve student success.” –Dr. Myles Shelton, President, Galveston College Dr. Myles Shelton, President Galveston College |www.gc.edu| Established 1967 [...]
Volume XLII, No. 20 | June 4, 2020 For the past five decades, I have been exploring White privilege in my personal and professional life. I am White. I married a Black man in Missouri in 1973. We have a son who was born in 1975. My PhD is in Anthropology from [...]
#NISODProfiles - Aimee Kelly "Remember what it was like to sit in a classroom and feel like a nameless member of the masses? Try to get to know your students a little bit. When we feel like someone cares about us, we are all more receptive." [...]