In a twenty-five-plus-year career in Christian education as a social studies and Bible teacher, both in the classroom and online, I have found both environments enriching and rewarding. However, there are certain beneficial and enjoyable advantages to online teaching which …
Have you ever heard the saying “teach to the student, not to the curriculum”? Based on my own educational experiences, both personally and professionally, I believe this statement has incredible value for any educator today. A curriculum cannot be designed …
I praise you, because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalm 139:14 NIV) In the last few decades, it has become increasingly popular to provide an individualized education for students. Typically, …
“Online classes are too hard, I do better with an in-person teacher. . . I don’t know how to do this. . . it’s too confusing. . . I can’t figure this out”. All phrases first-time online students may say …
Online education has the power to enable students from all over the world to customize their education experience. Rather than being confined to what traditional brick-and-mortar schools can offer, online education allows students to advance their learning with additional subjects, …
Online courses provide students with a flexible learning environment, as well as educational options that may not be available to students in brick-and-mortar classrooms. However, there are some additional skills regarding the completion of assessments that students should be aware …
To understand the necessity of assessments in online learning, it’s important to contrast how assessments are used in an online environment versus how they’re used in a traditional brick-and mortar classroom. In general, online assessments should include a wider range …
If you’ve been a teacher for any length of time, you know that our student population is becoming increasingly diverse. In fact, according to the Institute of International Education, the number of international students at US campuses has increased by …
Just as biblical worldview can be integrated into each academic subject area, we also must use every tool available to properly assess it in each course. Whether it’s engaging with literature through a biblical lens, or thinking critically—and biblically—about ever-changing …
By now we’re all familiar with the hype surrounding online education: the flexibility, individualization, differentiation, and interactivity. Along with these commonly touted benefits, you have also likely heard about—or even experienced, as a result of the widespread implementation of emergency …