Higher education is constantly evolving, and it can be difficult to keep up with changes in how students learn and how technology impacts teaching and learning all while staying in touch with your industry. After all, who has time for that on top of service and research? The Engaged Professor is here to help! Get actionable tips and ideas to help improve your teaching, engage your students, and adapt to new technology in higher education.
What will you find here?
At The Engaged Professor, you will find resources to help you improve your teaching, ideas for staying connected to your industry, and strategies for helping students learn. You will find content designed to help you be a more effective and engaged teacher, no matter where you are at on your journey - whether you are just getting started and need help with course design or you have been teaching for 20 years and are not sure how to tackle AI in the classroom.
Core Principles
Start with a solid foundation
Rooting our teaching in the evidence-based foundations of teaching and learning is essential to being effective teachers.
Cultivate strong relationships
By prioritizing relationship-building, faculty enable collaborative learning, enhance the sharing of ideas, and open doors for students to future career paths, ensuring their education is deeply interconnected.
Prioritize industry connection
If we want to be the very best we can be for our students, it is essential that we prioritize keeping our teaching and research closely linked with the latest industry trends and innovations.
Adapt and integrate
As faculty, we should adapt to changes in how students learn and actively integrate new tools and technology into the classroom to ensure we prepare students for the demands of industry.
Never stop learning
Learning is a lifelong journey, and our primary goal as teachers is to instill this idea in our students while living it in our own professional and personal lives.