As conversations about Artificial Intelligence (AI) became ubiquitous with the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, my mind immediately recalled the film franchise, Terminator. The movies are centered on a dystopian future where machines, in becoming self-aware, formulate a plan to wipe out humanity. As this recall suggests, my immediate reaction to ChatGPT was one …
Have you ever researched a topic online and wished you could add something to a page or an article for others to read? Have you had a course reading assignment and wondered what your classmates have noted, highlighted, or written in the margins of their own copy? A non-profit based in San Francisco has created …
In the dynamic realm of education, Hy-Flex (Hybrid-Flexible) teaching has emerged as a transformative approach to cater to diverse learning needs. As we navigate this new era of education, understanding the various elements needed to embrace the new teaching environment is crucial. Dr. Joel Kemp, one of our most respected and well-liked faculty at Candler …
In After Whiteness: An Education in Belonging, Willie James Jennings explores the implications of white supremacy and racial identity on American Christianity and education. He argues that white supremacy has profoundly impacted American society and religion and created a culture of segregation and exclusion. For Jennings, American Christianity must embrace a new theology of belonging …
As online learning becomes more and more accessible, so does the possibility of a more isolated educational experience. Building community, especially in theological education, is essential to student learning. It is important that the online environment be just as welcoming, hospitable, and supportive for online students as it is in the in-person classroom. A well-designed …
By: Ryan Runager and Dr. Sarah Bogue Often, for many classes, getting a particular grade or simply completing the assignment is more important than the learning of class material. Asao B. Inoue, Professor of Rhetoric and Composition at Arizona State University, writes: Classroom writing assessment is more important than pedagogy because it always trumps what …
What does a business concept have to do with teaching theology? Tom Kelly writes that a “Hands-on, user-centric approach to problem solving can lead to innovation, and innovation can lead to differentiation and competitive advantage.” As theological educators, our work is not inclined toward competitive advantage. Our work is to be present, embodied, and full …
VoiceThread LTI is a Learning Management System (LMS) integration that operates inside of Canvas. Now, what does this mean? As an instructor at Emory University, you are able to use VoiceThread in your classes without ever having to leave Canvas! Adding VoiceThread to Your Canvas Course You can add VoiceThread to your modules as an …
By Christian Foster Miro is an online whiteboard/canvas that is frequently used in the corporate sphere. It is provided in both free and paid versions, and has many different features and uses. Miro, being so versatile, provides a vast array of features that cannot all be discussed here. However, this blog is provided as an …
Traditionally, peer review involves bringing papers to class, swapping, and finding time in class to read and review them. Now, we have Canvas LMS! A peer review assignment enables students to provide feedback on another student’s assignment submission. Peer reviews are a tool that allows communication between students and can help students master the concepts …
