Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2017

In the early days of "course cartridges”—an LMS feature that allowed instructors to plug published content right into their courses—online courses were essentially digitized versions of static (textbook) content. Print content was uploaded and accessible via the LMS, where faculty could view discussion prompts and suggestions.

Multiple Choice Questions 131

Multiple Choice Questions Instructors Textbooks Feedback 131

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Efforts to expand access to higher education have resulted in higher enrollment rates and degree attainment rates making higher education an option that is open to more students than ever before. However, much of the emphasis has been placed on access rather than preparation.

Course Design 62

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 62

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Efforts to expand access to higher education have resulted in higher enrollment rates and degree attainment rates making higher education an option that is open to more students than ever before. However, much of the emphasis has been placed on access rather than preparation.

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2016

After learning about open educational resources (OER) at the HEeD Think Tank last spring (now. UPCEA’s eDesign Collaborative ), I spent hours doing my own personal research on my university’s open access policy and scouring the library website. Engage: As an instructional designer, I see the next step as a form of active learning.

Textbooks 123

Textbooks Syllabus Course Design Communication 123

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Extensive analysis of student perception data was conducted and found a generally positive reception, with a majority of students strongly advocating for the pre-course’s availability to future cohorts (Hansen, Basel, & Malreddy, under review). His research focuses on anatomy education, eye-tracking technology, and active learning.

Exams 115

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

To tap into this potential, I adopt student-centered approaches that prioritize student voice, choice, and agency in the learning process. I believe in the importance of creating a classroom environment that is inclusive, equitable, and accessible for all students. Active learning is another key aspect of my philosophy.

Teaching Philosophy 111

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Adding small activities for engagement. In addition to mid-semester check-in techniques, I try to incorporate at least one low stake active learning strategy instead of direct teaching. The post Recovering Student Engagement at Mid-course Time appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

.” In the current learning environment, students with disabilities encounter significant challenges due to the lack of inclusivity and accessibility in the education system. Importantly, these strategies aim to address accessibility barriers for multiple types of disabilities, benefiting a broader range of learners.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

.” In the current learning environment, students with disabilities encounter significant challenges due to the lack of inclusivity and accessibility in the education system. Importantly, these strategies aim to address accessibility barriers for multiple types of disabilities, benefiting a broader range of learners.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

To tap into this potential, I adopt student-centered approaches that prioritize student voice, choice, and agency in the learning process. I believe in the importance of creating a classroom environment that is inclusive, equitable, and accessible for all students. Active learning is another key aspect of my philosophy.

Teaching Philosophy 98

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Extensive analysis of student perception data was conducted and found a generally positive reception, with a majority of students strongly advocating for the pre-course’s availability to future cohorts (Hansen, Basel, & Malreddy, under review). His research focuses on anatomy education, eye-tracking technology, and active learning.

Exams 73

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 73

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Active learning techniques that improve psychiatric learning must be included and supported across all curriculum levels. ” Accessed June 19, 2024. link] The post Cultural Immersion: An Eye-Opening Experience to Facilitate Learning appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning.

Culture 111

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Drawing on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), it argues that AI can enhance accessibility and efficiency while preserving the human essence of education. Benefits: Accessibility and Faculty Efficiency AI enhances accessibility, a cornerstone of community college missions.

Faculty Development 90

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 90

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Active learning techniques that improve psychiatric learning must be included and supported across all curriculum levels. ” Accessed June 19, 2024. link] The post Cultural Immersion: An Eye-Opening Experience to Facilitate Learning appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning.

Culture 105

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary 105

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Recording lectures and making them accessible online ensures that students who encounter problems or need additional review have the resources they need to succeed (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021). Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

Teaching 88

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 88

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Recording lectures and making them accessible online ensures that students who encounter problems or need additional review have the resources they need to succeed (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021). Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

Teaching 85

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 85

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Drawing on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), it argues that AI can enhance accessibility and efficiency while preserving the human essence of education. Benefits: Accessibility and Faculty Efficiency AI enhances accessibility, a cornerstone of community college missions.

Faculty Development 84

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 84

EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

And of course, make sure to advertise these experiential learning opportunities prominently. Twenty-two percent of adult learners we surveyed said internships, co-ops, and other active-learning experiences help convey the value of education when they are selecting a graduate or adult-serving programs.

Coaching 52

Coaching Course Design Skills STEM 52

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 9, 2022

During the 2020 global pandemic, Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs) were challenged with maintaining access to learning and student attendance. 2016); however, the model should be accompanied by a course design that applies the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to augment accessibility.

Universal Design 116

Universal Design Course Design Learning Syllabus 116