It is evident now most PA faculty will be teaching all or part of their courses online this Fall. This reality means we will continue to work from home, so here are some suggestions for ways to stay productive and sane!

1. Semester-monthly and weekly goals

Planning and setting goals or target...

As many of you are now planning to teach your fall courses online, here are two evidence-based tips to consider that are grounded in what we know from neurobiology about how the brain learns best.

1. Keep ‘em short by chunking. From neurobiology and cognitive psychology, we know that short...

We constantly hear about the importance of assessment and evaluation. These are ways in which we can determine whether our students have learned what we needed them to learn. Many times, these terms are used interchangeably. But the reality is there is actually a difference.

Assessment refers to...

Even with over 30 years of teaching experience, I sit here wondering how all of this will turn out. I reflect on the challenges being faced for teachers and learners all over the globe, and the impact this will truly have. But, I am also trying to stay present in the here and now. 

As...

As we all adjust to life in the shadow of COVID-19, the lack of direct human connection with others outside of our home is undeniable. Thank goodness for Zoom, Skype, Facebook, WebEx, and all the other programs that allow us to interact with each other.

In this digital age of text messaging,...

Recently there has been a flurry of articles discussing this issue of “Zoom fatigue” and why this might be occurring. No doubt, we are even more connected to our computers and devices than ever before. I suspect, like me, there are days that you are just “zooming” all day...

Did you know that the single most influential factor in student learning and success is the teacher? This is true for in-person and online courses (Kennette and Redd, 2015; Kim and Thayne, 2015). And did you know that two significant challenge of online education are a real or perceived...

I suspect many of you are shifting to using videos to deliver your course content online. Videos are a great way to bridge the gap initially when transitioning from an in-person lecture-based format to online. Remember, the goal of this immediate situation is to help the students successfully...

The process of ensuring that your program is aligned and compliant with the new edition of the ARC Standards should be happening sooner than later, even if you are not scheduled for a site visit until years from now.  

I have completed an in-depth review of the B Standards section to...

Each year during orientation, I would talk to the new students about the importance of self-care behaviors. These behaviors include eating well, exercising, staying hydrated, taking time with loved ones, and getting enough sleep. And yet, every year after a few months into the program many...