As an instructor of an introductory business course, I understand how difficult it can be to keep students interested throughout the semester. They frequently...

As an instructor of an introductory business course, I understand how difficult it can be to keep students interested throughout the semester. They frequently enter with varying levels of experience and passion, making it difficult to locate the sweet spot that captivates everyone in the Teaching Introduction to Business classroom. But throughout the years, I've discovered some revolutionary strategies that can revitalize the Teaching Introduction to Business course. They might seem strange, but trust me when I say that you can attain previously unheard-of levels of student engagement if you are prepared to move beyond the conventional lecture-and-textbook approach. 1. Leverage Experiential Learning in Teaching Introduction to Business Instead of droning on about business principles, why not offer...

Last Tuesday, I spilled coffee on my laptop while reading another headline about record-breaking temperatures. As I frantically dabbed at my keyboard, I couldn't help but think, "What's the difference between climate change and global warming?" It's funny how life imitates art sometimes—my own little disaster while reading about a much bigger one. Clearing Up the Confusion: Global Warming vs. Climate Change First, these aren't just sophisticated terminology that scientists use to confuse us. I know because I've been there, nodding along in discussions while wondering if there is that much of a difference. Global warming is pretty straightforward. It's like leaving your car in the sun all day, and it becomes a mobile sauna. Earth? It's the...