In a famous essay about characters in fiction, the novelist Mary McCarthy wrote, “We are the hero of our own story.” I’m often reminded of this in my work, helping faculty to improve their teaching.

Most of my memories from middle and high school math involve using a textbook: “Turn to page 237 and complete problems 2-20 even.” This was not a particularly engaging or empowering way for me to ...

Many of my conversations with faculty focus on the challenges they have with doing good learning assessment in large classes. The best learner-centered assessment approaches are no match for ...

The “student-centered” classroom may be close to a breakthrough. In learner-centered classrooms, students and professors “work equally hard.” Professors have long made assumptions about their place in ...

MALVERN, Pa. – Next week, Malvern’s senior Marine Biology class will depart for the Florida Keys for its annual Easter Break trip. While this trip will certainly be a lot of fun, it is also an ...

Traditional lectures are efficient at delivering information, especially for large courses with limited teaching support. Lectures, however, are often inefficient at engaging students to create ...

An online student shared this comment with his instructor after receiving an email from her that included feedback on an assignment. This story, shared with me by the student’s instructor several ...

Executive Director of Education Reimagined says the right technology tools can help pave the way for a new style of learning that empowers students. Eli has been eagerly pursuing a journalistic career ...