By: Jennifer Whitton-Trujillo, Ben Cornish, Alex McDaniel The economics of social justice involves several sensitive topics that relate differently to each student’s experiences, perspectives, and questions. So, how do you design an online economics course that asks students to examine complex issues of race and social justice while keeping economic analysis at the center of […]
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Sometimes, traditional online courses can feel dry—lecture, reading, test, repeat. Even activities meant to increase engagement, like discussions, can become transactional miniature essays. Students disengage, and instructors can get stuck in a rut. That disengagement can also negatively impact drop/fail/withdraw rates, especially online. As part of the Spring 2025 development cycle, Professor Carolyn McGary, Director […]