Whether they’re in a classroom or online, students should be encouraged to move around. An expert on learning with technology explains why. By Dr. Katie Headrick TaylorAssociate Professor of Learning Sciences and Human DevelopmentUniversity of Washington Introduction…
A new survey found that many people avoid college due to stress. A course design expert says it doesn’t have to be that way. By Dr. Nichole BartaAssociate Professor of Kinesiology & Sport Management Gonzaga University Introduction Stress…
There are ways to manage exam anxiety so that it doesn’t hugely impact your performance. By Dr. Christine GrovéFulbright Scholar and Adjunct Senior Lecturer Monash University Introduction Do you feel like your mind freezes during exams?…
Try to figure out why learning a language is important to you. By Dr. Abigail ParrishLecturer in Languages Education University of Sheffield Are you thinking about learning a language? Perhaps you’ve decided that it’s time to dust off…
Student-led organizations are bringing mental illness into the light to lower the suicide rates of young people. By Donna Jackel They tell us from the time we’re youngTo hide the…
In order to lessen the strain on campus counseling centers, colleges must take a more preventive and ‘population’ approach to mental health, an expert argues. By Dr. Marty Swanbrow BeckerAssociate ProfessorFlorida State University Introduction When college students seek help for a…
The story of a six-year-old boy with dyslexia who, with support from friends and teachers, became a successful professor. Now he teaches teachers how to help children like him. By…
For many disabled students, college is the first time that they’re put to the test of making their own way. The experience can be challenging, but there are strategies to help ease the way. By Dr. Stephen…
Mental health for teachers carries critical benefits for students. By Dr Lee Ann Rawlins WilliamsClinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Human ServicesUniversity of North Dakota Introduction When it comes to mental health at school, typically…
Positive psychology focuses on science-based ideas about how to increase your happiness and live a satisfying life. By Dr. Kai Zhuang ShumAssistant Professor of School PsychologyUniversity of Tennessee Introduction Youth mental health has worsened significantly over the…
