Category Archives: education

Redesigning the 21st Century Classroom

If you are a regular reader here, you’ll know that I talk often about ways I’m changing the structure of my courses to meet the needs of 21st century learners, while taking advantage of all that new and emerging technologies have to offer in terms of promoting engaged, relevant learning experiences. I’m often frustrated by…

Overwhelmed By Social Media? Just Pick One.

Holy cow, social media is overwhelming! That’s probably the comment I hear the most from students and clients alike. The information stream has overflown its banks, and the flood is creeping up to our doorstep. There doesn’t seem to be a whole lot we can do to stop it, either. As more and more people…

Back to School Tips for College Teachers

Happy first day, everyone! It’s that time of year, and many college teachers are gearing up for a busy Fall term. If you’re like me, you’ve got plenty to do – multiple courses means plenty of new faces to get to know. I’m teaching a variety of courses from Video Production to Digital Communication to…