In this article, the author shares her story of teaching in New York City, the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. First, the initial plan to successfully provide online instruction and avoid anticipated barriers that may have occurred is shared. Next, student reactions to intervention strategies and observations related to student…

In this article, the author shares her story of teaching in the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. First, the initial plan to successfully provide online instruction and avoid anticipated barriers that may have occurred is shared. Next, student reactions intervention strategies and observations related to student performance during…

The aim of this action research project was to improve student learning by encouraging more "time on task" and to improve self-assessment and feedback through the introduction of weekly online tests in a Year 2 lecture module in biological sciences. Initially voluntary online tests were offered to students and those who participated…

Evidence suggests that college students' concentration levels are limited and hard to maintain. Even though relevant in higher education, scant empirical research exists on interventions to "re-set" their concentration during a college lecture. Using a within-subjects design, four active learning interventions are administered across two…

Conducted for the Bringing Theory to Practice project, this literature review examines the theoretical and research bases for linking engaged learning, student mental health and well-being, and civic development. The findings of this review are discussed briefly in this article. Current prevention literature recommends a shift from targeted…