Online vs. In-Person Teaching: Why Online Builds Stronger Student Connections With Kristen Kostelnik

Why are so many brilliant professors struggling in the classroom? In this episode, Kristen Kostelnik breaks down why domain expertise doesn't automatically equal teaching ability, how to integrate authentic research into undergraduate science, and why liberal arts disciplines like philosophy are essential for STEM students. We also explore the reality of online vs. in-person student engagement and why educational technology should lower cognitive load—not add to it. Key Topics Covered: Why standard higher ed models don't traditionally train professors how to teach Evaluating EdTech tools based on efficiency, accessibility, and cognitive load How philosophy and communications training benefit scientists Overcoming the myth that online courses limit student-faculty connection Reforming university science through authentic student research experiences https://www.apu.apus.edu/area-of-stud... https://www.amu.apus.edu/area-of-stud...