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Getting students to complete assigned readings is one of the biggest challenges in higher education. Many students skim, skip, or disengage from texts altogether—leading to surface-level learning, weaker classroom discussions, […]
Clear communication is essential for student success. When course expectations or materials are unclear, students can quickly become confused, frustrated, and disengaged. Whether it’s dense readings, vague assignment instructions, or […]
Every student learns differently, yet many traditional teaching methods still follow a one-size-fits-all model that doesn’t account for individual learning needs. Social annotation offers a scalable, accessible way to personalize […]
My name is Angie Miller, and I am the department chair of Teacher Education at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri. I have served in this capacity since 2009. […]
Tracking student engagement in any course—whether online, hybrid, or in person—can be a challenge. Traditional participation metrics like attendance or discussion board posts don’t always tell the full story. Is […]
If you’re hearing more about social annotation and wondering what it means—or why it’s showing up in conversations about student engagement and digital pedagogy—you’re not alone. As more institutions look […]
Equity in education starts with making space for every voice. In traditional classroom discussions, it’s not uncommon for some students—especially those who are introverted, neurodivergent, multilingual, or from underrepresented backgrounds—to […]
Educators across disciplines and institutions are turning to social annotation to drive engagement, boost comprehension, and deepen classroom conversations. This blog highlights real-world examples of how instructors have successfully used […]
For years, discussion boards have been the default tool for online engagement in higher education. The idea was simple: create an asynchronous space where students could reflect on course materials, […]
Last month, I participated in a course offered by the Right Question Institute (RQI), which provides strategies and resources for developing critical thinking in the classroom. The institute trains educators […]