The Western Political Science Association celebrated its 75th Anniversary this year. Comprised of more than 1,250 political scientists and based in Portland State University, the WPSA promotes research and teaching of government, politics, policy, and public affairs. This is a welcoming space where political scientists can join together as a community and share cutting-edge research…Read More
The Anatomy of a Hyflex Assignment – Simplicity is Key
For instructors who have been reluctant to try Hyflex teaching, sometimes taking “baby steps” and simply seeing a real-life example from an actual class can be the key to trying something new in one’s teaching. Perhaps, after taking a peek at how a standard discussion-based in-person class meeting can be converted into an asynchronous assignment,…Read More
Hyflex Teaching: A Potential Superpower
Growing up my family was neither considered wealthy nor poor. We represented the quintessential middle-class family paying for college tuition via student loans – not financially dire enough to qualify for financial aid but not rich enough to pay out of pocket for tuition each semester. In college, I was trapped in the endless loop…Read More