Resistance to Improving Learning and How to Manage Change Innovation is costly. To not innovate is to perish slowly. The ever-increasing pervasiveness of information is changing how students learn, as exemplified by continuing sophistication of online delivery methods and emerging…
1. Introduction The emergence of the Internet has not only made a profound impact on the world of communication, but also revolutionized the world of teaching and learning. Information and communication technology is embedded in the lives of today’s college…
Introduction: Kairos Time and Chronos Time In the Greek world, there was chronos time, that which we tell by the watch, and kairos time, holy time, sacred time, a time apart (Keen, 2011). The Hebrews made this division in time defined through the world of weekday work and…
In recent years, service learning has become increasingly popular as a pedagogical tool to promote student engagement. Similarly, its use in connecting students with issues of concern to women has increased. From a theoretical perspective, it holds great value in…
Abstract English Composition: Rhetoric (EGL 101) and Business Management, Theories, and Practices, (BUS 109) are foundational courses in their respective disciplines at Farmingdale State College (FSC). Both courses involve research, critical thinking, and writing. The aim of the Foundations for…
Abstract: This article focuses on ways to engage faculty more effectively in the development and execution of strategic priorities within a higher education institution by developing intentional and thoughtful collaborations between faculty and stakeholders in enrollment management, institutional advancement, and…
1. Introduction For many college students completing a written research project is one of the most daunting challenges that they face. The well-executed written research project is one of the most valuable assignments for students to complete during their four…
The CSI Effect The “CSI Effect” is a blur between reality and fiction resulting from fictionalized media portrayals of investigation and prosecution, which influences the expectations of the public, crime victims and potential jurors (Dowler, Fleming, & Muzzatti, 2006) as…
This document represents the unified interest and collective knowledge and experience of three faculty members from multiple courses in three disciplines (art, communication arts, and sociology). Internet Digital Literacy In the digital landscape, “reading” is multi-sensory and often non-linear, and…
What is Authentic Learning? Authentic learning is not equivalent to service learning, but service learning can provide the appropriate context for authentic learning. According to Mims (2003), authentic learning is a pedagogical approach that allows students to explore, discuss, and…
In 2001, I went “accidentally online,” that is fully online from never even using an online platform. This came from various pressures. At that time, I was interested in earning extra income and the institution wanted people to use their…
Buenos días! I am happy to welcome you to Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, and look forward to jointly exploring the implications of the emerging technologies that are impacting education in this new millennium. My objective today is to outline the…
Introduction In a global community dominated by evolving media technologies, professional skill development and preparation are critical to every media discipline and career choice. Successfully engaging and teaching students who may be stretched thin by many commitments both inside and…
How can we bring the world to our “weary and wary students?” This was the question posed in a panel discussion at the Faculty Resource Network Annual Colloquium held in New Orleans, Louisiana, in November 2012. Technology and multi-media applications…
A concerted movement to improve undergraduate science education began during the first decade of the 21st century. A series of reports have been released which have given the movement momentum. Common themes run through these reports and bring together achievable…
The teacher is the individual ultimately responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective educational environment that provides each K-12 student the opportunity to develop his or her potential to the fullest extent possible. The 21st century learner requires a new…
Abstract This article focuses on two models of a liberal arts education in America–traditional and interdisciplinary–and discusses future employment for a graduate with a liberal arts degree presented by Pamela McKelvin-Jefferson from New York University (NYU) at the recent Faculty…
This article represents an extended version of our breakout discussion group, which was developed as an extension of a Faculty Resource Network Summer 2012 course led by Professor White, and attended by Professors Serrano and Tietze. The outline originally used…
Financial Social Work Little research exists on the attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions of money practices of household structures. In today’s economy, almost everyone is being forced to make financial choices as the cost of gas, food, and clothing surge and…
A degree in the liberal arts has long been regarded as the thinking degree. In the past, students who obtained these degrees often went on to traditional careers such as teachers, social workers, academics, and members of the clergy. However,…