Knack Notes Blog

Take a deeper look into how peer learning can impact higher education.

Preparation: The “Why” Behind Education

In 2009, Simon Sinek ushered in a new wave of thought. He asked us to start with why.

The Curse of Knowledge

“Lectures starting in a place that is logical to the teacher, but not at all to the students.”

Designing for the Student Lifecycle

Throughout a student’s lifecycle at an institution, they’re going to need help often.

Leveraging Peer Coaching to Support Students’ Mental Health

While the types of peer programs on campuses vary, they all have one thing in common: whether it’s...

Learning from Collegiate E-Sports

Professional competitive gaming (colloquially called e-sports) has been growing rapidly in the past...

Powering Peer Support Services with Technology

Most college campuses have at least one peer-led support program. In fact, there are often several...

Three Myths About Tutors That Are Just Plain Wrong

Tutors might be a bit of an enigma on our college campuses, but they don’t need to be. Strikingly...

Co-Creating Student Success Outcomes

How often do you involve students in the process of creating student success outcomes? You should...

Why College Peer Tutoring Works

Peer college tutors are a major asset for any college campus. They provide benefits not only to...

What the Sharing Economy Means for Higher Ed

Structures of peer learning and support are not only a growing trend on college campuses, they are...

A Networked Approach to Campus Collaboration

Higher ed is in an interesting cultural moment right now. Just as online program enrollment grows,...

How to Nurture High-Achieving College Students

High-achieving students need help sometimes too. Supporting students is about reaching all...