eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Whether it’s multiple times a week or every day, using communication tools such as discussion boards or announcements will help keep students from feeling isolated. Discussion boards encourage critical and creative thinking and supports students in their own reflections and inquiries.

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Education Syllabus Instructors Feedback 279

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2018

Can proactive instructional design eliminate barriers to access for learners? Will artificial intelligence play a role in improving accessibility? On Tuesday, May 8 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can We Improve Accessibility Through Instructional Design?

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Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 126

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

For the techy wonks, there are discussions on blockchain and interoperability. Online education was supposed to provide access to quality education for those who can’t attend or afford traditional college. But what does it take to make access to quality science education truly accessible for every student?

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Syllabus Science Learning Styles Testing 115

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

Rethink Discussion Boards We need to rethink discussion boards if they are ever going to be worthwhile. Students tell me that when they encounter a discussion board, they expect to see a long discussion prompt from the instructor with some questions they are supposed to answer in 300 to 400 words.

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Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 161

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2025

Their middle school benefits from stable funding, high-quality teachers, and a strong IT department, all leading to discussions about AI in their sixth grade classrooms. Throughout the semester, I’ll collect data and administer surveys to gauge how this access shapes their learning and digital literacy.

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English Syllabus Ethics Students 148

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. They can also sync across devices for easy access anywhere.

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Exams Study Syllabus Testing 157

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Advisors can help students establish healthy work habits by sending helpful advice for meeting deadlines before classes begin such as: Plan ahead: Get a “lay of the land” of the course by reading the syllabus. Anywhere Access Benefits From Dedicated Space The students who are least likely to ask for help are those who need it most.

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Online Learning Instructors Coaching Mobile Devices 187

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Successful syllabus While there are mandatory components of a standard syllabus, I also add welcoming elements. I always begin my syllabus with an inclusive and inspirational quote. As a little incentive, I offer an extra point on their first quiz for sending the email and many students choose to reply.

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Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 122

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Later in my career, as I moved districts and technology became more accessible, I had to contend with the sly texting in their laps, though they’d pretend to be on task. My syllabus had a no-technology policy and it wasn’t perfect, but it helped. We watched together and discussed together and sat in silence together.

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Teachers Syllabus Schools Students 213

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.), Even before the pandemic, students were becoming accustomed to having a digital (and therefore readily accessible) extension of their classes via an LMS. This appreciation is often mentioned in end-of-term evaluations.

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Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Successful syllabus While there are mandatory components of a standard syllabus, I also add welcoming elements. I always begin my syllabus with an inclusive and inspirational quote. As a little incentive, I offer an extra point on their first quiz for sending the email and many students choose to reply.

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Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 111

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2019

It’s a 6-lesson course that gathers coworkers to discuss trending educational topics and philosophies, and our colleagues have found that it has been helpful in helping them succeed in their roles. Engage Edtech Employees in Extended Learning We call the program Freshman Seminar. You can even borrow and build on what we’ve created.

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Syllabus Education Failure Knowledge 156

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

This includes the provision of electronic access to the course syllabus, reading and viewing materials, assessments, the course calendar, grades, course evaluations, discussion boards, and other important course materials. One common form of student support technology provides round-the-clock remote access to academic tutors.

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Technology Education Syllabus Counselling 152

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

If a student wants to discuss accommodations, try to do so during office hours or via email. For instance, when assigned to work in groups during class, students who may have trouble focusing or even hearing the discussion due to the noise level may ask the professor for permission to work in the library or outside.

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Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In fact, the long-term impact of discussing academics with the instructor was greater than that of participating in study groups and clubs (Schudde, 2019). You could include personal information and/or a photo, in addition to the course syllabus and other course-related information. Teaching of Psychology, 33 (2), 91-95. Wilson, R.

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Instructors Syllabus Attention Teaching Assistants 122

EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Podcast How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Episode 149. EAB’s Katie Herrmann is joined by Dr. Carl Dindo, the Director of Campus Health Services for Northern Arizona University, to discuss innovative approaches to meeting student mental health needs. May 2, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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Accessibility Counselling Students Questions 97

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. Introductions and low-stake interactions in the syllabus, in your communications, and in class can reduce intimidation and help students get ready to learn. Effect of syllabus tone: Students’ perceptions ofinstructor & course. Start strong. Lynch-Sauer, J., Patusky, K.,

Teaching 122

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Be open to a discussion of the course you teach or plan to teach. Include in the conversation a copy of a draft syllabus, required assignments, and any concerns you have about academic integrity. This could be quite a revealing discussion.

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Syllabus Instructors Learning Assignments 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

When Microsoft Publisher came out a lifetime ago, it was the first major desktop publishing effort to blend layout, colors, and multimedia that was accessible to everyone. Older students can share knowledge in all the ways discussed in this article (such as a visual organizer, Venn Diagram, or an infographic). Click to view slideshow.

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Syllabus Knowledge Achievement Math 171

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.), Even before the pandemic, students were becoming accustomed to having a digital (and therefore readily accessible) extension of their classes via an LMS. This appreciation is often mentioned in end-of-term evaluations.

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Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Aside from a bare-bones syllabus, the professor never showed up. In my teaching practice, I order content in weekly modules that align directly with the course calendar provided in the syllabus. My first and only fully online class taken as an undergraduate student was a complete disaster.

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Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 131

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

was free, and people had to pay at least $20 a month to get access to the state-of-the-art model. Try pausing your lecture and start having debates with your students — get into small group discussions,” he says. Previously, only an older version of the tool, GPT-3.5, That’s going to be a real time saver for faculty,” he predicts.

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Lecturing Education Assignments Syllabus 216

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

His students tell their stories through augmented textile pieces , some of which are aimed to promote discussions around challenging subjects like pornography. I am gathering information together before I create a syllabus. Maybe it turns into a VR or AR production, or maybe it turns into a novel,” he said.

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Schools Syllabus Writing Discussions 163

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2023

Students gain access to their courses — syllabus, main project, required engagements, discussion forum and other materials — a week prior to the start of class. Sessions are divided into week-long modules, opening Monday mornings and ending Sunday evenings.

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Teaching Instructors Syllabus Assignments 174

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2019

The last hour of class is dedicated to discussing the reading. When the syllabus says no laptops unless you have a disability, it automatically sort of outs those students,” he said. A lot of students might not have resources to print out all the books or materials, so they rely on their phone to access course content.”

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Reading Teaching Lecturing Syllabus 163

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In fact, the long-term impact of discussing academics with the instructor was greater than that of participating in study groups and clubs (Schudde, 2019). You could include personal information and/or a photo, in addition to the course syllabus and other course-related information. Teaching of Psychology, 33 (2), 91-95. Wilson, R.

Instructors 98

Instructors Syllabus Attention Teaching Assistants 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Aside from a bare-bones syllabus, the professor never showed up. In my teaching practice, I order content in weekly modules that align directly with the course calendar provided in the syllabus. My first and only fully online class taken as an undergraduate student was a complete disaster.

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Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 109

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. Introductions and low-stake interactions in the syllabus, in your communications, and in class can reduce intimidation and help students get ready to learn. Effect of syllabus tone: Students’ perceptions ofinstructor & course. Start strong. Lynch-Sauer, J., Patusky, K.,

Teaching 98

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

They can access the material on their own schedule, write discussion postings at their leisure and pace, and review material as many times as they need to understand it. This does not mean that the online instructor must remain chained to their computer, waiting for the next discussion posting or email. Reference Al Tawil, R.

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Instructors Communication Syllabus Discussions 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Now, for those who aren’t familiar, OER, or Open Educational Resources, are course materials under an open license which allows others to access and reuse them at no cost. Students leave our discussion with a greater understanding of the concepts and now are more comfortable approaching me in the future with any question.

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Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 115

Faculty Focus

JULY 27, 2023

They provide a quick way to access a webpage that could be the syllabus, a poll, a list of resources, or a shared online space for a brainstorming activity. What are some equity, accessibility, and security issues? As with any technology used in classes, we need to consider equity, accessibility and security issues.

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Student Engagement Syllabus Students Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

First, I told students via my syllabus that if I received a report saying a paper had AI content, they could be considered to be cheating if they could not provide proof of authorship. Editing access would allow me to see those three crucial factors and they would have their proof of composition.

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Academic Integrity Essay Plagiarism History 116

Faculty Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

First, I told students via my syllabus that if I received a report saying a paper had AI content, they could be considered to be cheating if they could not provide proof of authorship. Editing access would allow me to see those three crucial factors and they would have their proof of composition.

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Academic Integrity Essay Plagiarism History 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

I add the element of having them discuss their individual observations with a partner. These questions draw from information on the syllabus (which they are provided with the week before we meet) as well as general trivia like what’s Netflix’s most watched series, what is the most desired corporate stock, etc. Accessed July 16, 2024.

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Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

If a student wants to discuss accommodations, try to do so during office hours or via email. For instance, when assigned to work in groups during class, students who may have trouble focusing or even hearing the discussion due to the noise level may ask the professor for permission to work in the library or outside.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

QM’s robust framework, encapsulated in the QM Rubric, evaluates various facets of online course design through eight categories, including learning objectives, alignment, assessment strategies, instructional materials, learner interaction, course technology, learner support, accessibility, and usability.

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Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 121

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2019

Now something similar may be happening with textbooks, as publishing giants start to broker campuswide deals with colleges that give students unlimited access to a publisher’s digital textbooks at cut-rate prices. Inclusive access has already gotten up to acronym status,” he said.

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Textbooks Accessibility Syllabus Participation 146