Michael Strickland

Michael Strickland teaches at Boise State University and studies at Idaho State University.

Creative uses for virtual reality in the classroom

VR is the future of education. Currently, the school and college sector is the fourth largest investor in VR technology.

The importance of family storybook reading

Of all the experiences said to contribute to early literacy, shared book reading between families and children is the most valuable.

Tips for teachers in the wake of the Delta variant

By doing these things, you can make a difference in your students’ academic and emotional progress this school year.

Teaching during a pandemic: Reflections on a remarkable year

The worldwide pandemic threw complex curveballs, speed bumps and barriers to teaching and learning.

Instructional strategies to navigate this brave new world

Find out about the many tools available for parents to make it through this trying time.

There is a place for rigor in our teaching and learning

Rigor does not simply mean giving students more work or making it harder. Instead, it’s the outcome of engagement that challenges students’ thinking in new and interesting ways.

Seven reasons to support the Nampa Public Library

It’s a good time to review why this is a priceless community center.

Universal access to education is possible in this online age

Open Educational Resources is not only vital, but is at the forefront of the movement toward making college accessible for all learners.

Online learning options are better than ever

Online learning has the potential to revolutionize higher education. We must continue to make such access a priority for the future of our state and its citizens.

Kids are overtested at the expense of teaching and learning

Today’s crisis in Idaho education has been caused by an amalgamation of high stakes testing, accountability, markets and privatization tied to the Common Core. Educators often feel compelled to put test preparation ahead of richer forms of teaching.