WHAT'S NEW

The Best Time to Prep for Fall? Right Now

Nichole DeWall

Devoting the back half of May to fall course prep probably sounds absurd. But this approach might just be one of academia’s best-kept secrets. Read More

Storytelling in Education: Engaging Students through Narrative-Driven Courses

Timothy Thornton and Letitia Bergantz

By weaving a cohesive narrative throughout a course, educators can captivate student interest, deepen understanding, and create a more memorable and engaging learning journey. Read More

FROM THE PRINT ARCHIVE

End Notes: Distinctive Ways to Wrap Up a College Course

Margaret Walsh

If you want students to remember your words, the influential ideas reflected in carefully selected readings, and the work they did to earn their grades, keep these tips in mind. Read More

EDITOR'S PICK

Incorporating Reflection Questions on Final Exams

Allan MacKenzie

As faculty, we should help our students not only learn the material we are accountable for teaching them but also improve their metacognition and learner agency to enhance their employability and thrive independently as lifelong learners. Here’s one way to do so. Read More

Call for Proposals: Instructional Design Professionals Conference

Magna Publications is accepting proposals for 45-minute concurrent sessions for the 3rd annual, Instructional Design Professionals Conference, which will take place live online August 28, 2025. If you're passionate about improving student learning through inclusive, engaging, and evidence-based course design, this virtual conference is for you. Deadline for submissions is June 30, 2025. Click for more details.

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