Category: Education
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Chelda Smith Kondo, University of St. Thomas – Pedagogy of Humanization
On University of St. Thomas Week: Who you are influences how you teach. Chelda Smith Kondo, assistant professor of education, explores the effects. Chelda Smith Kondo, Ph.D., (she/her/hers) identifies as a cisgender, able-bodied, Americanized Haitian woman. Chelda is an Associate Professor of Education specializing in Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy at the University of St. Thomas (UST).…
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Ramon Goings, University of Maryland Baltimore County – There’s No Dissertation Like a Done Dissertation
On University of Maryland Baltimore County Week: Dissertations can be tough to finish. Ramon Goings, associate professor in the language, literacy, and culture doctoral program, outlines the process to getting students across the finish line. Dr. Goings’ research interests are centered on exploring the academic and social experiences of gifted/high-achieving Black males PK-PhD, diversifying the…
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Daniel Bagner, Florida International University – Telehealth Programs Benefit Young Children with Developmental Delay
On Florida International University Week: Telehealth has brought a new option to families who need it. Daniel Bagner, professor of psychology and director of clinical training, explores the benefit for those whose children need an extra hand. Dr. Daniel Bagner is a Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training at Florida International University (FIU).…
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Laura Bronstein, Binghamton University – Community Schools and Reducing Summer Learning Loss
Summer programs can be key for certain students to continue their learning. Laura Bronstein, professor of social work at Binghamton University, examines how community schools can help. Laura’s research revolves around interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration as well as community schools. Prior to entering academia, Laura worked as a practicing social worker in family preservation, in…
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Timand Bates, Bard College – Students Want a Liberal Arts Global Classroom Online
Online learning is becoming the norm after the pandemic. Timand Bates, visiting professor of education at Bard College, discusses how it can affect student learning. Timand is currently Program Manager of the Open Society University Network’s Online Courses. He is also a Visiting Professor for the Bard College Prison Initiative and for the Institute of…
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Mark Warschauer, University of California, Irvine – Improving Children’s Learning Through Interactive TV Shows
Kids loving talking to the TV, but what if it talked back to them? Mark Warschauer, professor of education and informatics at the University of California, Irvine, explores how to make characters interact with the kids watching them. Dr. Warschauer is a professor of education and informatics and has worked with students at all levels…
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Thomas Mennella, Western New England University – Student Perceptions of ChatGPT
ChatGPT is here, so how do students feel about it? Thomas Mennella, associate professor of biology at Western New England University, finds out the answer. An instructor and professor in higher education for over fifteen years, Tom was an early-adopter of the flipped classroom format and is intimately involved in active learning and innovating in…
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William Herbert, Hunter College – 50 Years of Higher Education Collective Bargaining
How do we push higher education forward? William Herbert, distinguished lecturer and executive director of the national center for the study of collective bargaining in higher education and the professions at Hunter College, looks into this question. William A. Herbert is a Distinguished Lecturer and Executive Director of the National Center for the Study of…
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Billi Bromer, Brenau University – What Are Post-Traditional Online Students Telling Us?
How do we connect with different age groups when using online learning? Billi Bromer, professor in the college of education at Brenau University, looks into this question. Dr. Billi L. Bromer, is a Professor in the College of Education at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She teaches a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in…
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Chris Linder, University of Utah – A New Approach to Stopping Sexual Violence
Stopping sexual violence is imperative. Chris Linder, associate professor of higher education in the department of leadership and policy at the University of Utah, shares why the focus should shift from avoiding to preventing it. Chris Linder is the director of the McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention Research & Education at the University of Utah.…