It is the beginning of May, and around this time of the semester, I am clawing my way to the end and drawing water from a mostly empty well. And yet, as soon as student grades are in, a pervasive …
Fostering Community in the Classroom with Discord
In this post, I will be introducing the potential of using a community-based platform to encourage organic interactions amongst students in a virtual environment. Whether you’re teaching online or in-person, I hope to illustrate what tools Discord can bring to …
The bell hooks Book Club
My colleagues never disappoint. When bell hooks passed last December, I was shocked and mourned with all the many people she influenced. Soon after, I bought Robin Isserles’ book, “The Costs of Completion: Student Success in Community College,” where she …
From Pandemic to Protest: We Remember
In December 2019, the world was overwhelmed by the highly infectious Coronavirus. New York City was hit especially hard in March 2020 and was the epicenter of the pandemic for the U.S. with the greatest number of deaths and hospitalizations …
Quick No-Cost Games for any Subject
Quick No-Cost Games for any Subject
During this time of so much stress and change, it’s great to have a quick game to get your students laughing and energized. Laughter has the power to change so many things! In this …
Revising your Dissertation into a Book
Returning to In-Person Teaching: We’re All in This Together
What Do You Love About Teaching? (I bet it’s not grading.)
“Hard Times in The World” Gives Voice to BMCC Students
