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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 […]
In higher education, students are expected to engage deeply with course readings—analyzing key arguments, questioning assumptions, and applying concepts to real-world scenarios. However, traditional reading assignments often fail to produce […]
Making Learning More Interactive and Connected Engagement is at the heart of meaningful learning. Whether in a classroom or an online course, students, instructors, and researchers thrive when discussions […]
Why ROI Matters in Higher Education Every edtech investment in higher education must justify its cost—not just in terms of initial funding, but in how well it improves student success, […]
Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) is a core requirement for online courses, ensuring that students engage meaningfully with both their instructors and peers. Meeting RSI standards isn’t just about compliance—it’s […]
For educators, one of the biggest challenges in the classroom—whether in-person or online—is getting students to actually complete their assigned readings. Traditional reading assignments often feel like a chore to […]