Five Suggestions to Create an Effective Syllabus

Students often don't read the syllabus until they have a specific question. Consider these options to make your syllabus relevant and impactful so everyone is on the same page.

How You Can Support LGBTQIA+ Students

Even if you don't identify as LGBTQIA+, it's still important to support your classmates. Find events on campus, learn from each other, and have fun getting to know new people!

Increasing Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom

Creating a meaningful and impactful classroom experience can be challenging in the online world. Here are a few ways to make it more enjoyable for you and your students.

Teaching College in the "New Normal"

The pandemic has created opportunities for instructors to flex new skills. Getting creative with how to get to know students and learning new technology, are just a couple of tips that can help.

Support Students by Teaching Outside the Lines

Now more than ever, it is important to help students succeed beyond getting good grades. These tips can encourage students to find success in their personal and academic lives.

4 Ways to Embrace & Champion Diversity

While we work on becoming a more inclusive society, it is crucial to recognize our role as educators to address topics that might be uncomfortable or difficult to discuss.

Being a Motivated Student in a COVID-19 World

Hear from one student on how her learning style has changed due to COVID-19, and how ALEKS has helped her stay on track with chemistry course goals and materials.

Key Considerations When Handling Bias and Prejudice on Campus

While we may have intentions to help students become more well-rounded and thoughtful, it can be difficult to know how to handle some topics that can arise in class.

Teaching College During the COVID-19 Pandemic

One instructor shares how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their perspective on what it means to be a great instructor.

How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance

Adjusting to a busy home and work schedule is hard enough. Adding the stress brought on by COVID-19 means that finding balance is even more important than before.

Developing Leaders

Leadership, like many qualities, can be learned and developed. Identifying leaders in your life and learning from them can strengthen skills and encourage personal growth.

Times are Changing: 4 Tips for Successful Online Teaching

Tips to Prepare For an Online Course

Most courses being online wasn't part of the original plan for many students. But there are a few ways to make sure it's just as impactful as a traditional classroom setting.

Leadership Ethics

Leadership is more than being able to manage a team. Having an understanding of the value of ethics can bring out the best in others and build unity to reach common goals.