In the initial 2013 release of my article “Why Good Students Do ‘Bad’ in College,” I explored the often misunderstood reasons behind college students’ underperformance. This post shifted the focus from the stereotype of lazy students to a more...
In the chilling ambiance of Halloween, here’s a spine-tingling question for educators and students: Which type of question sends shivers down the spines of students? Hint #1: It’s a universal type of question that causes students to instantly sweat upon...
Starting college is an exciting yet challenging journey for students. For both educators and students, the initial weeks are typically characterized by an anticipation of new academic experiences and challenges. However, it’s crucial to recognize that during...
Professionals in all fields rely upon processes to do consistently high-quality work. We need processes most when our jobs require us to handle high volumes of work or when the work is complex. Take painters for example. Professional painters use the “W...
-Click image to enlarge- In the current environment of hyper-segmentation, it can seem impossible for instructors and learning center professionals to know what college students need to succeed. We seem infatuated with sub-dividing students into increasingly smaller...
