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LOL for learning: Why memes deserve a place in higher education

February 23, 2026 Michael Strunk Teaching, Technology Trends

What if there were a way to inject a little humor, a little relatability, and a whole lot of engagement into your courses? Enter the

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Bringing critical thinking to life in your classroom: Lessons from Linda Elder

September 16, 2025 Linh Nguyen Resources, Teaching

Here’s something that keeps me up at night: we’re living in an age where misinformation spreads faster than wildfire, and our students are caught right

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AI in the classroom: Lessons learned from one institution’s AI affiliate program

April 16, 2025 Amanda Hirsch Best Practices, News, Resources, Teaching, Technology Trends, Tips, Web Tools

I recently listened to an episode of Derek Bruff’s Intentional Teaching podcast about an AI teaching fellows program integrated into a writing course at Boston