As an educator for almost 20 years, I have taught in a variety of modalities from face-to-face in-person (F2F) to hybrid to fully online asynchronous. Like most professors, I had to make changes, adjustments, and modifications to my teaching style and strategies in response to COVID-19. The methods for education
Read Full ArticleLessons Learned 2020-2022: A Reflection on Teaching Through and Beyond a Pandemic
Abstract A global pandemic is a global disaster. It disrupts the status-quo. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the routines of students and instructors and caused an unprecedented shift to online teaching and learning. This article argues that the shift to online classrooms can advance equity, diversity, and inclusion among learners and
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Introduction Gannon University business strategy and analytics faculty have embraced a variety of pedagogies and technologies to create a remote synchronous live client consulting program that develops students from around the globe into resilient world class leaders. Drucker defines leadership as, “Leadership is the lifting of a person’s vision to
Abstract The increasingly treacherous and unpredictable nature of professional development after college necessitates a support system for the new graduate. This vacancy has traditionally been filled by mentors both professionally and personally. Toward the end, this article demonstrates the practical application of a required meeting with a business professor who
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Abstract Stakeholders’ surveys are conducted periodically on the program outcomes evaluation of the business administration program of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology. This research compares survey results before (2017) and during the pandemic (2021) to determine the difference between the groups of stakeholders’ evaluation. The program outcomes evaluation
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Abstract The focus of this research study is on asynchronous online learners at a small, private university in the Midwestern United States. The data was compiled during the fall 2020 semester following the emergency online semester (in spring 2020) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study examines challenges and barriers
Abstract The School of Business at Western New Mexico University (WNMU-SB) has a diverse population of approximately 250 undergraduate students in Silver City, New Mexico, USA. All four undergraduate degrees at WNMU-SB are accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). With the implementation of a systematic
Abstract Hybrid courses are increasing in popularity, especially in a post-pandemic environment; however, critics of this teaching modality question the quality of student learning in these courses. This study sought to identify what factors influence students perceived learning in hybrid courses. In order to assess students perceived learning in hybrid
As we quickly transitioned from on-campus learning to virtual learning, I focused on the mechanics of conducting classes through the use of new technologies and new pedagogies. As a faculty member, I am constantly reminded, and rightfully so, to maintain the high quality of learning seamlessly. In doing so, I
Read Full ArticleYou Don’t Know My Story: Feeling Unconnected in an Existing Online Course
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities An indisputable truth emerges when reflecting on the aftermath and responses catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic: this epoch disruption will change the landscape and trajectory of higher education for many
Read Full Article“Cause and Effect” Mnemonic Frames COVID-19 Higher Education “After-Action Review”
