Innovation Abstracts, NISOD’s flagship teaching strategies publication, provides an excellent opportunity for community and technical college educators to learn about and share best ideas about programs, projects, and strategies that improve students’ higher education experiences.

18 Sep, 2024

Western Dakota Technical College’s Two-Year Mentorship Program for New Faculty

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Volume XLVI, No. 12 |  September 19, 2024 Western Dakota Technical College’s Two-Year Mentorship Program for New Faculty   Purpose  Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) developed a two-year mentorship program to successfully onboard, track, and retain new faculty to meet state credentialing requirements. Technical colleges in South Dakota follow a credentialing policy that [...]

Western Dakota Technical College’s Two-Year Mentorship Program for New Faculty2024-09-18T09:35:14-05:00
3 Sep, 2024

Humanities and Pedagogy: Freud and Jung

2024-09-03T18:07:30-05:00

Volume XLVI, No. 11 |  September 5, 2024 Humanities and Pedagogy: Freud and Jung Using films to teach Freudian and Jungian psychology is a unique way to introduce psychoanalysis to students. Carl Jung's study of archetypes and the human psyche is a significant departure from Freudian perspectives. Both divergent viewpoints can allow [...]

Humanities and Pedagogy: Freud and Jung2024-09-03T18:07:30-05:00
21 Aug, 2024

Danke Schoen: Bringing It Everyday

2024-09-19T12:17:08-05:00

Volume XLVI, No. 10 |  August 22, 2024 Danke Schoen: Bringing It Everyday  Danke Schoen! To those not familiar with Wayne Newton, which is probably a generation younger than those reading this piece, it is with reluctance that I say “Google” him. As a brief refresher, I offer this short synopsis of [...]

Danke Schoen: Bringing It Everyday2024-09-19T12:17:08-05:00
16 May, 2024

Empowering African American Male Scholars: A Vision for Inclusive Educational Excellence

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Volume XLVI, No. 9 | May 16, 2024 Empowering African American Male Scholars: A Vision for Inclusive Educational Excellence Introduction Today, we embark on an exciting journey delving deep into the realm of inclusive classroom practices tailored specifically for the educational needs of African American males. This voyage is not just about [...]

Empowering African American Male Scholars: A Vision for Inclusive Educational Excellence2024-08-22T11:53:39-05:00
1 May, 2024

Victories in Information Literacy: An Effective Collaboration Between the Library and Reading Departments

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Volume XLVI, No. 8 | May 2, 2024 Victories in Information Literacy: An Effective Collaboration Between the Library and Reading Department Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) publishes learning outcomes for each course offered at the college. The Reading Department's outcomes include identifying and applying practical and efficient comprehension strategies for college-level texts. [...]

Victories in Information Literacy: An Effective Collaboration Between the Library and Reading Departments2024-07-30T14:14:16-05:00
17 Apr, 2024

Getting Started with Microcredentials

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Volume XLVI, No. 7 | April 18, 2024 Getting Started With Microcredentials Microcredentials are one of the hottest topics in learning today. Businesses, private learning companies, and higher education institutions are either exploring or going all-in on verifying skills attainment through microcredentialing. Metropolitan Community College (MCC) has been using microcredentialing in its [...]

Getting Started with Microcredentials2024-07-30T14:09:28-05:00
5 Apr, 2024

What About the Average Student?

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Volume XLVI, No. 6 | April 4, 2024 What About the Average Student? When I was a middle school guidance counselor, I read a poem called The Average Child by Mike Buscemi. The last two stanzas have stayed with me and shaped my teaching as my career transitioned to higher education. ’Cause, since [...]

What About the Average Student?2024-07-30T14:10:55-05:00
20 Mar, 2024

Socratic Seminars: How to Keep the Whole Class Engaged and Using Higher-Level Thinking Skills

2024-07-30T14:12:13-05:00

Volume XLVI, No. 5 | March 21, 2024 Socratic Seminars: How to Keep the Whole Class Engaged and Using Higher-Level Thinking Skills The Socratic method of learning is as old as Socrates himself. Many instructors wish they understood the method enough to use it in their classrooms. Others who use it are [...]

Socratic Seminars: How to Keep the Whole Class Engaged and Using Higher-Level Thinking Skills2024-07-30T14:12:13-05:00
7 Mar, 2024

Redefining Support in Online Learning: The Benefits of Embedded Learning Assistants

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Volume XLVI, No. 4 | March 7, 2024 Redefining Support in Online Learning: The Benefits of Embedded Learning Assistants  Abstract Students often need help to succeed academically, whether that's to understand a concept, complete an assignment, or improve their skills. However, asking for help risks appearing inadequate or dependent, which can create [...]

Redefining Support in Online Learning: The Benefits of Embedded Learning Assistants2024-07-30T14:02:37-05:00
21 Feb, 2024

The Power of Possibility: How Community Colleges Can Champion Success for English Language Learners

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Volume XLVI, No. 3 | February 22, 2024 The Power of Possibility: How Community Colleges Can Champion Success for English Language Learners   ELLs Face Steep Barriers  English language learners (ELLs) are motivated to succeed despite facing difficulties due to not being fluent English speakers. They also often have varying college readiness levels. [...]

The Power of Possibility: How Community Colleges Can Champion Success for English Language Learners2024-07-30T14:00:30-05:00