The Ally’s Insights is our blog. Here we offer advice. We discuss the latest news in higher education. We also share our experiences in the field of post-secondary teaching, learning, and development. We look ahead to sharing with you and hearing your opinions as well.
Improve Student Success & Your Course Evaluations
Building a Supportive Online Classroom: Strategies for Student Success Ashley Mowreader’s article “Survey: Students Value Instructional Clarity, Active Learning” suggests that students value active learning and instructional clarity. They…
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Students Don’t Read-We Must Adapt
Adjusting to Students’ Needs I recently read the article “How Much Do Students Really Read?” by Johanna Alonso featured on the Inside Higher Ed website. It sparked several…
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Mentoring Students Virtually
How to Mentor Your Online Students What is a Mentor? What is mentoring and mentorship? According to Merriam-Webster a mentor is a trusted guide, counselor, tutor, or coach.(1).…
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AI in the Modern Classroom
Would You Use AI in Your Classroom? Yes or No? The History of AI AI in the classroom has become a talking point among educators recently. We know…
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It’s Only Been a Month – How to Help Students Struggling to Adjust
College offers exciting opportunities and diverse activities, fostering lifelong friendships and valuable experiences. However, students face challenges like balancing coursework, financial responsibilities, and homesickness, which can lead to…
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The Problem of Suicide on Campus
The Rise of Student Suicide on College Campuses Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 17-24 year olds. Only unintentional accidents (mostly automobile accidents) caused more…
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