Our college places a high value on relational learning, which is much more natural on a campus where students and teachers get to interact during and after classes. Over the years we’ve found that cultivating these relationships online is possible, but takes great intentionality.
How to Act as the Church in a Socially Distanced World
How can the church act as the church at a time when the most loving thing we can do is to stay away from other people? In short, we get creative.
‘Zoombombing’ Attacks Disrupting College Coronavirus Emergency Remote Learning and Online Classes Nationwide
Online Zoom classes were disrupted by individuals spewing racist, misogynistic or vulgar content. Experts say professors using Zoom should familiarize themselves with the program’s settings.
Welcome to Your Hastily Prepared Online College “Remote Learning” Course (Humor)
With the help of our men’s field hockey coach turned online-learning coordinator, I have developed a virtual experience that matches the intimacy and rigor cultivated in my face-to-face class (…or not)!
Best Remote Learning Syllabus I’ve Read So Far
From Brandon Bayne, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. Via @brandonbayne See also: Everything you need for remote learning during the coronavirus outbreak by Amanda Tarlton, Reviewed.com
Prayer in a Time of Pandemic
“Shelter in Place” takes on new meaning in the light of an ancient psalm.
The Volcano in Your Backyard: The High Cost of Not Knowing Your Own Story, Part 2
Our largely subconscious values and belief system grows out of our unique life story and profoundly influences our life strategy. Yet it is so deeply tied to our identity it can be extremely difficulty to detect, even in ourselves. Still, it is possible to at least catch a glimpse… if you know where to look.
Story Failure: Why We ‘Lose it’ in High-Stress Environments, Part 2
The stories, beliefs and strategies we develop to survive life’s most painful experiences inevitably fail us in high stress environments. Here’s why.
Here’s a strange idea — what if a university marketed itself as a place to acquire an education?
The classics really do teach us how to live good and meaningful lives Jacob Howland, The Dallas Morning News American colleges and universities face strong headwinds, including skyrocketing costs and a shrinking supply of prospective students. Many are scrambling to…