Get students to read the syllabus
Accounting faculty have come up with some helpful tactics to get students to read this important document.
This monthly e-newsletter brings you a roundup of the top stories affecting accounting education, ideas for innovation in the classroom, and resources from the AICPA to support educators.
How to help students who are ‘Confused Fact-Finders’
Because Confused Fact-Finders believe that all problems can be solved correctly, they are highly resistant to the idea that they must reach their own conclusions.
Help international students thrive on campus
Follow these five tips to help students far from home fit in.
How top innovators teach technology
Four faculty members known for their innovative approaches to teaching technology were interviewed for the AICPA’s 2019 spring Council meeting.
Resources for teaching data analytics in accounting
This helpful guide provides the best-known free educator resources for teaching data analytics, including software, case studies, tutorials, assignments, full curricula, and more.
Guide students toward better critical thinking
Learn about the stages of critical thinking to help accounting students develop skills needed for professional success.
Write better letters of recommendation
Effective letters of recommendation can help shape futures. Follow these guidelines to make the process as easy as possible.
A problem-based learning project for accounting classes
In this project that promotes critical thinking and collaboration, students work in groups to develop and research a driving question. Instructions and a sample timeline are included.
How to respond to student evaluations
Seasoned faculty members offer their best advice for putting evaluations in the proper perspective and using them to improve your teaching.
4 ways to create an inclusive department
Here are big and small ways to evolve from diversity to inclusion.
Help students embrace emerging technologies
Educators and practitioners play an important role in helping students succeed in the evolving profession.
How faculty can learn emerging technologies
Try these strategies and tools to find the time to learn technology despite your busy schedule.
Choose the right service opportunities
While some forms of service can feel burdensome, others can enhance your career and raise your profile on campus.
How to identify and prevent contract cheating
Accounting faculty and academic integrity experts weigh in on contract cheating and recommend ways to identify it and keep students from engaging in the practice.
Why you should use metacognition in the classroom
Introducing students to metacognition — or examining the ways they think and study — can help them move beyond memorization to higher levels of critical thinking.
Tips for better PowerPoint presentations
Try these ideas to hold students’ interest during lectures with slides.
5 ways you can help students cut textbook costs
Older editions and free online resources can produce hundreds in savings.
What to know about AACSB Accounting Standard A5
Learn what peer review teams are looking for in terms of the technology standard.
Are you getting the most from your advisory board?
Discover the many ways the practitioners on your board can contribute to your students’ success, and read up on best practices for creating and maintaining a strong advisory board.
4 books that can improve your teaching
Educators recommend books that helped them in the classroom.
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