3 ways to design inclusive learning classes online
You’ve just made a heroic effort to rapidly transition your course to online delivery in response to a campus closure. It’s important now to take a moment to…
Coronavirus Update
News and resources for educators on the coronavirus/covid-19 outbreak. Our resources for administrators and professors will help prepare for the disruptions as the coronavirus outbreak continues.
What makes students more likely to return to school in spring 2021?
Students still prefer in-person learning to online learning, and students who say they believe their instructor made an effort to understand their goals, interests, and challenges--and actively engage…
What’s the latest with online cheating and online proctoring?
With the move to virtual learning nearing its one-year mark, preventing online cheating and how to approach online proctoring have consistently been at the top of educators' concerns.…
How science educators can use software in remote and hybrid classrooms
Educators in science and engineering have traditionally relied on in-person experiments for teaching. Laboratory experiments introduce students to the real-life work of scientists and engineers, teach them concepts…
7 support strategies for incoming freshmen during COVID-19
Although COVID-19 has disrupted education for everyone, college-bound high school seniors have seen pronounced disruption in both the abrupt end to their senior year--an end without milestones or…
Why it’s critical for higher education to think digital
Higher education is changing dramatically amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and institutions are tasked with finding a new way forward. Many institutions have seen declining enrollment numbers driven by…
16 predictions for higher-ed edtech in 2021
When we posted our 2020 predictions on January 1 last year, we--along with the majority of the world--definitely didn't anticipate the curveball that was (and continues to be)…
5 ways to prioritize student success in a pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak and the resulting social distancing has led hundreds of schools and universities to move their instruction online. For students and educators who are comfortable with…
3 ways remote learning has forever changed my instruction
The world has changed--and the fact is that all of our lives have been disrupted. And right now one of the most affected sectors is education, as students…
10 best practices for great online learning
Switching from teaching in-person to teaching online presents both unique challenges and opportunities. At Relay Graduate School of Education, we run an online campus alongside our in-person campuses…