Volume XLVII, No. 16|  November 13, 2025 Fostering Teamwork and Community Engagement Through Experiential Learning in the Writing Center  Introduction At Laredo College’s Writing Center, we serve as a hub for academic support, fostering student success through individualized tutoring, workshops, and peer mentorship. Our mission is to empower students by enhancing their [...]

Volume XLVII, No. 14|  October 16, 2025 A Simple Method: YouTube as a Force for Shifting Classroom Dynamics  Returning to the classroom full-time post-COVID, I’ve noticed a shift. Gone seem to be the days when students viewed the classroom as a social environment and a place to talk to one another before [...]

Volume XLVII, No. 13|  October 2, 2025 Using AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning Introduction The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years has been trickling into classrooms and making it easier for students to surrender their voice to the voice of AI in their pursuit of a passing grade. There [...]

Volume XLVII, No. 11 |  September 4, 2025 Colin Kaepernick and Debate Wednesday: Engage Students and Spark Critical Thinking The Debate Wednesday lesson I share in this paper is intended to apply the abstract concepts of the rhetorical triangle to a tangible learning experience (Lutzke & Henggeler, 2009). The rhetorical triangle explains [...]

Volume XLVII, No. 9 |  May 15, 2025 Nontraditional Classroom Settings: Cultivating Deeper Student Engagement  In today's educational landscape, fostering meaningful student engagement is essential for effective learning. This article explores the concept of student engagement within nontraditional classroom settings, presenting innovative approaches designed to captivate learners and promote active participation. Engagement [...]