5 Tips to Engage Students in Online Teaching
The shift to online education has forced us to evaluate how to best design online courses while keeping student interaction in mind. This video discusses some tips on how to design courses for effective engagement and increased retention. I discuss assessment strategy, and course delivery. I also discuss the difference between asynchronous and self-paced courses, a mistake many educators make.
Financial Literacy Education Professional Development for Educators
Learn more about NKU Center for Economic Education’s efforts to increase financial literacy education. We believe that with proper resources and support, educators can be equipped with curriculum that prepares their students to navigate our complex financial markets. Financial Literacy education can help increase economic wellbeing.
NKU Economics Professor Earns National Recognition From Southern Economic Association
Northern Kentucky University’s Dr. Abdullah Al-Bahrani has received the Kenneth G. Elzinga Distinguished Teaching Award from the Southern Economic Association (SEA), a national recognition for his contributions to economics education.
New Working Paper on diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
My latest working paper is available for download!
The Growth Mindset
I am not sure there is anything more rewarding than walking out of a class after teaching an introductory course. Teaching first year students isn’t for everyone, and not many can do it well…
First Impressions Matter
I never liked the way my syllabi looked, they didn't reflect my personality. So I tried to revamp my Principles of Macroeconomics Fall 2018 syllabus…