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There are many reasons professors who lecture don't want to give it up. Tradition may be the mightiest force. "Lecturing is just the way a lot of professors have always done it," says Joe Redish, a physicist at the University of Maryland, College Park who has done research on why lectures aren't effective.

Some great books on college teaching, including a few UCAT favorites

It's a typical scene: a few minutes before 11:00 on a Tuesday morning and about 200 sleepy-looking college students are taking their seats in a large lecture hall - chatting, laughing, calling out to each other across the aisles. Class begins with a big "shhhh" from the instructor.

This is an interesting response to the many recent articles and books on the failings of higher education.

When a neo-racist act occurs, international students - and all students, except for a few - look to campus administrators and faculty for ethical academic leadership. Even if no major incident has occurred, campus leaders are responsible for creating a positive climate for the burgeoning number of international students arriving at their institutions. While there is no "one size fits all" approach, we offer for consideration three "educational encounters" that make a positive difference in the lives of international students. Read more: http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2012/10/26/essay-how-colleges-should-respond-racism-against-international-students#ixzz2BYSBAftD Inside Higher Ed

OSU's Scott Lissner quoted at the National Association of College and Unversity Attoneys.

Great examples from ITA Development Programs around the US.

Ohio State is in the top of the rankings.

How can you use group work effectively in a college setting? Instructors and students share their experiences, and Carl Wieman explains what the research suggests for best practices in implementing group activities.

"A place for college teachers to share practical strategies for today's classrooms"

These Smartphone apps will keep your teaching and research more organized and efficient.

Unconscious bias - alive and well in college classrooms. And likely beyond.

A little change can go a long way in helping students succeed