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What is Labor-Based Grading? Its Pioneer Explains By Erik Ofgang published 30 January 2023 Labor-based grading is an approach pioneered by rhetoric and composition professor Asao Inoue to be fairer for all students and separate learning from assessment
What is Coursera and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Erik Ofgang published 19 January 2023 Coursera offers a wealth of learning opportunities more educators could utilize.
6 Google Scholar Tips From Its Co-Creator By Erik Ofgang published 9 January 2023 Google Scholar can be a great tool for teachers and their students. Here’s how to get the most out of it.
How I Updated My Home Office Spaces & Technology for Teaching By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 6 December 2022 When updating home offices and technology for teaching, a few small investments can pay big dividends
Using a Return on Investment Tool to Make Better Grad School Decisions By Erik Ofgang published 28 November 2022 The MBA program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s new return on investment tool is designed to help prospective students make better decisions about graduate school spending.
What Is a Metaversity? What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang published 6 October 2022 A metaversity may be part of the next wave of Metaverse-education. Here’s what you need to know.
Flexible Due Dates: How it Works in College & K12 By Erik Ofgang last updated 3 August 2022 Strict due dates are ingrained in all levels of education but some educators find when they get rid of them there’s less stress and more learning.
Getting Your College Degree in Prison By Erik Ofgang published 1 August 2022 The Second Chance Pell pilot program has permitted more than 28,000 students in prison to access Pell Grants in order to pursue higher education while imprisoned. The program will soon expand to all incarcerated individuals.
The Virtual Office Hours Learning Curve By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 18 July 2022 Offering virtual office hours may not be your first choice, but it can be effective for everyone if approached properly
Managing Teacher Email By Erik Ofgang published 13 July 2022 Managing teacher email more efficiently: advice from online teaching professionals and an etiquette expert
