Shelley Brown

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most debated tools in education. Some educators worry that tools like ChatGPT could weaken students’ ability to think critically. Others see it as a powerful learning aid when used intentionally. A recent article from the New York Post reported on a national faculty survey that found 95% of college professors believe AI will cause students to become overly reliant on technology for learning. The same survey also found that 90% of faculty...

Strong faculty student connection improves engagement, skill acquisition, and professional identity formation. In dental and dental hygiene programs, where students are developing both cognitive knowledge and clinical competence, connection directly impacts confidence and performance in patient care. Here are three concise, research supported strategies you can implement immediately. 1. Use Instructor Immediacy in Both Lecture and Clinic Instructor immediacy refers to behaviors that reduce...

After years of teaching, one thing has become very clear to me. If students cannot hear you well, learning suffers. That is why I really like using a microphone when I teach. Studies show that improved access to sound supports learning, and honestly, I will take anything that helps my students learn better. Think about the students sitting in the back row. When they can hear clearly, they are not working to fill in the gaps of what was said. They are able to stay focused on the content...