eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Pre-pandemic, Meriden was already dipping its toe into online learning, so we had some tech-savvy teachers doing things with Moodle or Schoology,” Moore. We had some experience with online learning.” We really did a lot in getting everybody online. The easiest access point for us was using Google Classroom.

Hybrid Learning 285

Hybrid Learning Learning Blended Learning Discussions 285

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Sustaining high quality online teaching and learning is best achieved through professional development derived from collegial relationships among online teaching faculty and high touch faculty support provided through an online mentoring model, the Online Learning Community (Pearson & Kirby, 2018).

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Sustaining high quality online teaching and learning is best achieved through professional development derived from collegial relationships among online teaching faculty and high touch faculty support provided through an online mentoring model, the Online Learning Community (Pearson & Kirby, 2018).

Online Learning 98

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 98

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2020

Throughout, the playbook explores themes of providing students with support in online courses, making such courses equitable, and the importance of continuously improving them. Here are summaries of the four essential elements of successful online courses, according to the playbook.

Course Evaluations 196

Course Evaluations Instructors Evaluation Universal Design 196

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2018

Many online learning platforms, such as LinkedIn Learning and MasterClass, are indeed pivoting towards business models that look a lot like subscription-based streaming services Pandora, Spotify or Netflix. Customers can now pay a monthly fee to get access to a library of content. monthly minimum wage.

Online Learning 83

Online Learning Instructors Education Fairness 83

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of online education, the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications online graduate programs (UF CJC Online) stands at the forefront of innovation and quality. The course template is a key factor in the QM course review process as it ensures consistency in course design.

Feedback 121

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 121

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The ID ticks off the boxes for alignment of learning outcomes and accessibility and sends the faculty on his or her way to teach the course. But in our rush to get online, are we losing something fundamental? Does our current quality evaluation ensure a wonderful learning experience? Relationships Matter.

Blended Courses 166

Blended Courses Instructors Evaluation Participation 166

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

It’s a complicated question, even in the best of times—one that has been at the forefront of our daily online teaching practice and our research into the online behaviors and interactions that can have the greatest impact on successful learner outcomes. There isn’t one solution for increasing learner engagement and motivation.

Motivation 218

Motivation Education Learning Feedback 218

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of online education, the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications online graduate programs (UF CJC Online) stands at the forefront of innovation and quality. The course template is a key factor in the QM course review process as it ensures consistency in course design.

Feedback 111

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 111

Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2020

In this interview with EdSurge, Maurer explains her goals for the project and emphasizes the importance of comptent online course design. Some are available 20 hours or more; some are retired online learning professionals who are coming on and volunteering to help. EdSurge: How and why did you start this effort?

Teaching 184

Teaching Instructors Course Design Languages 184

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

This is in addition to online announcements posted in the Learning Management System and individualized outreach for folks who miss an assignment. Jordan, PhD, is an associate professor of practice and director of online programs for the Psychology Department at The University of Arizona.

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 131

eSchool News

JULY 11, 2016

announced a plan to combine and expand a host of their initiatives to ensure educators and school leaders around the world have access to school planning and professional development resources. At the ISTE 2016 opening general session, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and Microsoft Corp.

Beliefs 152

Beliefs Course Design STEM Culture 152

Edsurge

MAY 13, 2021

It was 2012, and online learning was suddenly booming. Courses at Stanford and at MIT were opened for free online to the masses, and the masses signed up—with some courses attracting more than 160,000 each. For one thing, edX made its platform open source, meaning anyone can have access to the computer code.

Fairness 203

Fairness Course Design Motivation Internet 203

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Let students know when they may expect announcements, feedback on assignments (along with where to access them), and office hours. Sally Baldwin, EdD, researches online course quality, online course design, and course evaluation instruments. Collaborating to infuse DEI into online course quality.

Instructors 116

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 116

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2019

An innovative synthesis of instructional design, educational pedagogy, design thinking, learning science best practices, and UI/UX, LXD lets forward-thinking schools and teachers create flexible, accessible, customizable courses that today’s digital natives increasingly want—and expect.

Learning 134

Learning Gamification Course Design Textbooks 134

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

This is in addition to online announcements posted in the Learning Management System and individualized outreach for folks who miss an assignment. Jordan, PhD, is an associate professor of practice and director of online programs for the Psychology Department at The University of Arizona.

Syllabus 110

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 110

Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

If I utilize Nearpod, Kahoot, a quiz, video, website, or exercise during the live session, I also include this in the session summary post for asynchronous learners to complete and for any student who did attend the session in-person to access later should they wish to review it again. Every educator has the same course design and materials.

Exams 111

Exams Course Design Assignments Learning 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Let students know when they may expect announcements, feedback on assignments (along with where to access them), and office hours. Sally Baldwin, EdD, researches online course quality, online course design, and course evaluation instruments. Collaborating to infuse DEI into online course quality.

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

The central tenets of social justice are centered around providing fair and equitable treatment of others as well as access to services, remaining mindful of the diversity of thought, culture, and perspectives one brings to a learning environment, and remaining inclusive in our actions and in creating a welcoming learning environment for all.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

The central tenets of social justice are centered around providing fair and equitable treatment of others as well as access to services, remaining mindful of the diversity of thought, culture, and perspectives one brings to a learning environment, and remaining inclusive in our actions and in creating a welcoming learning environment for all.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

If I utilize Nearpod, Kahoot, a quiz, video, website, or exercise during the live session, I also include this in the session summary post for asynchronous learners to complete and for any student who did attend the session in-person to access later should they wish to review it again. Every educator has the same course design and materials.

Exams 98

Exams Course Design Assignments Learning 98

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2018

Many college leaders have looked to online course delivery as a way to reach more students at a reduced cost, in hopes of increasing access to higher education. But so far questions remain about whether high-quality online programs can be delivered for less cost than traditional classes.

Study 120

Study Culture Course Design Instructors 120

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

The central tenets of social justice are centered around providing fair and equitable treatment of others as well as access to services, remaining mindful of the diversity of thought, culture, and perspectives one brings to a learning environment, and remaining inclusive in our actions and in creating a welcoming learning environment for all.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

University of Michigan marketing professor John Branch rebuilds the learning experience by taking a precision engineering approach to course design. Source: Course Hero. In what other ways does applying a precision mindset to designing a course improve the student experience? What Is Course Hero?

Quizzes 167

Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Online education has been touted as a way to increase access to education. But it’s increasingly unclear if online learning is living up to its promise for students, even as digital learning makes its way into more institutions’ offerings. This has all left us asking: Who does online education really serve?

Instructors 133

Instructors Distance Learning Students Online Learning 133

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

Instructional designers are experts who use their flexibility, knowledge, and skills in theory and practice to help faculty adapt to new ways of educating students (Pollard & Kumar, 2022). Fuchsberg Law Center and teaches instructional design at Touros Graduate School of Technology.

Schools 122

Schools Syllabus Authentic Assessment Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

JULY 14, 2024

The development of programs that not only meet the needs of working people but also guarantee their upward mobility through accessible, affordable routes is essential in the effort to improve the quality of education and assist different learners. “Educational Accessibility and Upward Mobility.” 5 (2021): 658-674.

Teaching Assistants 110

Teaching Assistants Textbooks Special Education Education 110

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

The central tenets of social justice are centered around providing fair and equitable treatment of others as well as access to services, remaining mindful of the diversity of thought, culture, and perspectives one brings to a learning environment, and remaining inclusive in our actions and in creating a welcoming learning environment for all.

Learning 92

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 92

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2018

On campuses, it’s happening in the Office of the President, where grand vision’s find their footing, and in the office of an instructional designer, who may be helping a faculty member create their first course integrating VR content. But who are these people? The format of the event is worth reflecting on.

Participation 121

Participation Course Design Instructors Discussions 121

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2017

As online learning companies compete for the attention and wallets of learners, players like MasterClass , Linked Learning , Cognotion and Harvard are investing in producing videos that are so beautiful they could be National Geographic documentaries or sitcom pilots. Educational media is at an inflection point.

Instructors 144

Instructors Education Lecturing Knowledge 144

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

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Lesson one: Planning teaching presence At our university training during the pandemic, professors learned that enhancing flexibility for online learners involved making all assignments and activities accessible on the first day of class—this way students could work at their own pace.

Quizzes 126

Quizzes Teaching Learning Feedback 126

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

Instructional designers are experts who use their flexibility, knowledge, and skills in theory and practice to help faculty adapt to new ways of educating students (Pollard & Kumar, 2022). Fuchsberg Law Center and teaches instructional design at Touros Graduate School of Technology.

Schools 105

Schools Syllabus Authentic Assessment Evaluation 105

Faculty Focus

JULY 14, 2024

The development of programs that not only meet the needs of working people but also guarantee their upward mobility through accessible, affordable routes is essential in the effort to improve the quality of education and assist different learners. “Educational Accessibility and Upward Mobility.” 5 (2021): 658-674.

Teaching Assistants 97

Teaching Assistants Textbooks Special Education Education 97

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

There was some discussion about how to use social media to bring learning into the wider virtual world as described in How a Flipped Syllabus, Twitter and YouTube Made This Professor Teacher of the Year. Digital tools used for assessment can also increase access and support collaborative assignments.

Assignments 96

Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 96