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Picture this: You're standing in front of a classroom full of biology majors who need to understand physics, but their eyes glaze over the moment you mention velocity or force equations. They're scrolling through their phones, probably Googling "physics shortcuts" or watching questionable YouTube vi...
Meet Eric Simon—Harvard-trained biologist, passionate educator, and humanitarian who proves that great teaching extends far beyond the classroom walls. From Computer Code to Life's Code Eric Simon's journey to becoming one of biology education's most innovative voices began with an unusual combina...
The challenge At the University of Tampa, math students must master challenging concepts to succeed in their coursework; however, this is most often easier said than done. Students must first grasp key math fundamentals before advancing to more demanding concepts. What’s more, instructors must have...
Like many instructors, I spent years using and teaching with the TI-83 and TI-84 Plus calculators. These devices were considered the standard in classrooms across the country. They were reliable, widely available, and supported by nearly every textbook publisher. For a long time, I had no reason to ...
How a Florida Southern College professor turned AI shortcuts into a tool for critical thinking, reducing student anxiety and improving exam results. The challenge Like his peers at Florida Southern College (FSC) and broadly across higher education, Professor Larry Young is navigating the choppy wat...
A dynamic eTextbook feature from Pearson becomes a game-changer for non-native English-speaking students at Eastern Florida State College. The challenge Eastern Florida State College (EFSC), with its enrollment of more than 18,000, supports an increasingly diverse student body, including many lear...
Employability has become a lens through which many of our college administrators view and rate the relevancy of our courses and even entire disciplines. The decline in funding for liberal arts disciplines nationwide attests to the perspective that unless the college course can demonstrate its direct...
This is Part I of a two-part blog series. As mathematics educators, we're always seeking innovative ways to streamline our workload while maintaining the highest quality of instruction. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that can support math teachers in multiple aspects of...
This is Part II of a two-part blog series. Be sure to check out Part I, first. As mathematics educators, we're always seeking innovative ways to streamline our workload while maintaining the highest quality of instruction. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that can support...
