A Taste of Innovation: Integrating AI into a Nutrition and Aging Course
In higher education, engagement is the essential nutrient that sustains learning. Without it, even the most carefully designed courses can lose their flavor. For online programs in nutrition and dietetics, this challenge is magnified. Students must prepare for careers that demand strong counseling and communication skills, yet much of their learning occurs asynchronously. Recently, one […]
Paradigm Pivot: Envisioning a New Education System to Cultivate an Era of Human Intelligence
Back in 2020, when education institutions had to ‘pivot’ to remote teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my team was charged with training our university’s campus faculty to deliver their on-ground courses in a remote format using Zoom and the LMS. The experience was stressful and disorienting, yet we were so proud of the dedication, […]
Supporting Students Through Climate Challenges
Climate change has become an increasingly pressing concern for young people worldwide. 2025 again has been a year of record-breaking fires, floods, drought, and heat. Recent research involving over 10,000 youth aged 16-25 revealed that 45% report climate change negatively affecting their daily functioning, while 75% view the future with apprehension.1 As educators, we have […]
5 of the Biggest Mistakes Students Make in Team Presentations…and How to Fix Them
The ability to work in teams remains one of the top skills that recruiters look for in new college graduates. This means that it should be important for professors to improve the teamwork experiences that students get in their classes. Often the final product is a paper, proposal, or portfolio, but many of these are […]
Funding Distance Learning Initiatives Post-Pandemic
After the federal government pumped millions of dollars into distance learning initiatives at schools and colleges throughout the country during the pandemic, institutions have continued to seek external funding sources to expand and innovate in these domains. Funding opportunities for these programs abound and those who know where to look, and how to submit competitive […]