Dr. Amar Kanekar, professor and graduate coordinator of the Health Education/Health Promotion program at UA Little Rock, has published a new book chapter aimed at helping college educators keep online students actively engaged in learning. Continue reading “Kanekar Publishes New Book Chapter to Engage Online Students”
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor is sharing his insights on how to use humor as a pedagogical tool while teaching public health. Continue reading “Kanekar Publishes Book Chapter on Teaching Public Health With a Sense of Humor”
The fall 2020 semester is right around the corner. If you are still looking for an interesting class to take, UA Little Rock has some unique options: studying the science of epidemiology and pandemics and coping with a pandemic: mind-body communication and yoga. Continue reading “UA Little Rock offers fall courses dealing with how to study and cope with pandemics”
A course taught and designed by Dr. Amar Kanekar, associate professor and graduate coordinator of health education and promotion at UA Little Rock, has received the Quality Matters (QM) Certification Mark for course design quality. Continue reading “Kanekar’s online course recognized for quality course design”
The new chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has started her term with an investment in the future of faculty members at UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Chancellor Drale gifts $25,000 to UA Little Rock faculty professional development “
University of Arkansas at Little Rock faculty, staff, and students shared their experiences using open educational resources during the Open Education Southern Symposium held Oct. 1-2 at the University of Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock researchers showcase benefits of using open educational resources in the classroom”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has awarded funding to six research projects by UA Little Rock faculty members through the 2018-19 Seed Grant Competition. Continue reading “UA Little Rock awards funding to six projects in Seed Grant Competition”
Dr. Amar Kanekar, a graduate program coordinator of the Health Education and Promotion program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, will present a webinar on service learning in an online course as part of Blackboard’s Innovative Teaching Series. Continue reading “Kanekar to present webinar as part of Blackboard’s Innovative Teaching Series”
Dr. Amar Kanekar, associate professor and graduate program coordinator for health education and promotion, received the National Society for Public Health Education Presidential Citation for dedicated service and contributions at the society’s annual conference April 5 in Columbus, Ohio. Continue reading “Kanekar receives presidential citation from National Society for Public Health Education”
When Nita Copeland first met Amar Kanekar in 2012, the new professor was not convinced of the merits of teaching online. Continue reading “Amar Kanekar honored for excellence in online teaching”