Many academics tout active learning approaches as the gold standard to keep students engaged in the classroom. When it comes to accounting, though, many experienced faculty members know that lectures ...

Many aspects of college take some time to get used to. For many, it’s the first time away from home with a roommate. New students, especially freshmen, have to learn to budget their time now that ...

Now that school’s out, I’m going to pick up where I left off (two months ago!) in my series on how I make screencasts. So far I’ve made three posts in this series. Let’s suppose I have a lecture or ...

The unfortunate truth is, for most undergraduates, the majority of their time spent “learning” at Princeton is occupied by lectures. Last spring, I argued that professors should stop lecturing us; in ...

Every student deserves an equal chance to learn, regardless of their abilities or challenges. Accessible lecture videos can make that possible. Simple adjustments, like clear audio or well-placed ...

Advice on getting your institution’s ‘coursecasting’ program off to a good start Many college classrooms these days may as well have lighted signs over their doors that read “On Air” or “Recording in ...

Hi, my name is Kim Epting, and I am a FWL (Faculty Who Lectures ™). In this essay, I’ll explore what I’ve learned about making lectures as effective as possible. But first, I want to say I’ve found ...

Discussions of pedagogy, instructional design, technology integration and assessment are no longer confined to K-12 teachers. College instructors, in increasing numbers, have begun to think seriously ...

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Effective learning takes much less time if you “study smart.” To “study smart,” you need to approach learning in a deliberate way. To study smart, think about the strategies and tactics you need to be ...