The “big picture” concept of development as change occurring within a dynamic social system (nurture) that is interacting in complex bidirectional ways with our genetic endowment (nature) is something I aim to incorporate into all of my developmental courses. Although … Read More
In my previous post I discussed how distance learning has changed over the past 25 years. Gone are the days of yes-no (multiple-choice) type assignment questions aimed at assessing basic understanding. Today’s students are expected to write their answers in … Read More
As a student – back when the internet was in it’s infancy and Googling wasn’t a thing yet – distance learning was quite different than it is today. Even though email was available (Hotmail were the must have), the actual … Read More
In the video below, I welcome students to their new online course!
The bane of any independent study course is feeling like you’re out there with the course material all on your own. It’s therefore important for students to feel that they are not alone. Below are 3 activities to help ensure … Read More