Stan Swanson, Author at Magna Publications

Micro-Moments of Presence: Small Instructor Actions That Build Connection in Asynchronous Courses

Post author:Stan Swanson
Post published:May 11, 2026
Post category:Teaching Professor

Online instructors often worry that strong teaching presence requires constant availability—rapid responses, frequent check-ins, and an always-on posture that quickly leads to burnout. In asynchronous courses, especially, presence can feel…

When Doing Nothing Can Lead to a Lot of Something: Creating the Space to Think

Post author:Stan Swanson
Post published:May 4, 2026
Post category:Teaching Professor

“But time to think? If you’re not driving a hundred miles an hour, at a clip where you can’t think of anything else but the danger, then you’re playing some…

How Leaders Shape, Signal, and Build Cultures: A Discussion Guide for Academic Leaders and Their Teams

Post author:Stan Swanson
Post published:May 4, 2026
Post category:Academic Leader

Among the many desired traits most prized in academic leadership, the ability to shape (or reshape) institutional culture is sometimes overlooked in favor of fiscal acumen, the ability to drive…