Faculty Focus

AUGUST 31, 2023

Recently, I attended a conference and was sharing my new visual syllabus with some colleagues. After several interactions, I noticed the most frequent comment was, “What a cool syllabus…but is it accessible?” I was ecstatic to hear this question! Illustration 1 : Page 1 of my Pokémon-themed syllabus.

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Syllabus Accessibility Quizzes Disabilities 98

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.

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Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 217

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Ever wonder why students dont read the syllabus, despite the time and effort we put into creating it? In many classes, professors go over the syllabus during the first week (Richmond, 2016), so frequently that students have dubbed it syllabus week not exactly the most exciting start to a semester!

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Syllabus Students Activities Instructors 98

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Let’s unravel these questions. Each type should offer UDL principles to create inclusive and accessible educational experiences. The various ways that e-learning platforms can create forms of content interaction mean that these learning experiences should be accessible to anyone, regardless of their background or ability.

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Learning Syllabus Universal Design Quizzes 300

eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Between budgetary constraints, bandwidth crunches, and a constantly changing syllabus, teachers have their hands full when it comes to structuring and building their class’s lessons and lectures. Fortunately, AI has the capability to absorb vast bodies of text and come up with meaningful questions as long as it is steered correctly.

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Quizzes Lecturing Exams Ethics 291

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Taking part in class discussions by consistently asking leading questions, extending student thinking, and contributing relevant, instructive subject matter expertise will build a strong foundation for collaboration and engagement. Check for questions frequently and provide timely feedback on progress.

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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 5, 2022

You can pose a question for a future column here. Reader Question: Dear Bonni, I know it is important to be able to address the needs of diverse learners. Verify that your syllabus contains statements that reflect your values in this area. The text of your syllabus and course design. And the subtext of your syllabus.

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Syllabus Teaching Beliefs Instructors 155

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It can handle a variety of language tasks, including answering questions, writing essays, generating creative content, offering explanations, giving advice, and engaging in natural-sounding conversations” (as explained by ChatGPT itself).

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Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 335

Edsurge

JULY 31, 2024

Then, I ask students the following questions: Who writes the stories? We then use these responses to solidify the course syllabus as a living document that prioritizes the voices and narratives absent from their previous experiences in the English department. Who is missing from the stories? Who benefits from the stories?

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Syllabus English Learning Students 195

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

EdSurge’s managing editor, Tony Wan, will pose these questions to Bill Fitzgerald (New Knowledge), Doug Levin (EdTech Strategies), Courtney Goodsell (Impero Software) and Stephanie Cerda (administrator at Austin Independent School District). 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 114

Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Speedier Solutions to Answering Student Questions Creating the kind of AI tutoring tool that complements or even replaces the work of a human tutor can take skilled computer programmers hundreds or thousands of hours. Online education tends to be widely accessible, but online course completion rates are low.

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Teaching Intelligence Syllabus Learning 215

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

You can pose a question for a future column here. 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. one question they had for others who read the same chapter.

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Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 161

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

One big barrier to sustaining education via remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic has been students’ unequal access to advanced technology tools. Using learning material and platforms that are accessible on any device may help more students stay on track with schoolwork while they’re stuck at home.

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Distance Learning Syllabus Internet Learning 212

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

All too often, they would wind up needing to ask their instructor a question about the assignment but had no time to receive an answer before the deadline passed. 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

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

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. I performed then too. I feel like a comedian whose joke just fell flat.

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Teachers Syllabus Schools Students 213

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

Websites like Khan Academy or Quizlet provide access to lectures, practice tests, and flashcards among other things. For example, with Quizlet, you can create digital flashcards and practice tests tailored to your syllabus. They can also sync across devices for easy access anywhere. Let’s look at Notion a bit closer.

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Exams Study Syllabus Testing 157

EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Podcast How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Episode 149. EAB · How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Transcript [music] 0:00:11.2 DD: Sure, that's a big question. Again, really important questions. May 2, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. DD: Absolutely.

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Accessibility Counselling Students Questions 97

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. The second question I ask in one form or another is, “Do your students know that this is what you want for them?” Another way of asking the question is, “Do you talk to them about this?” Effect of syllabus tone: Students’ perceptions ofinstructor & course.

Teaching 122

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

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

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2019

You can pose a question for a future column here. Dear Bonni, My question is how to prepare yourself for a doctorate in leadership in higher ed, even when you are over 50! I have created what I’m calling my “prep syllabus” and hope to set a solid foundation for myself. Thanks so much!

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Syllabus Writing Schools Research Methods 135

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. The software will automatically use your recording to make notes, flashcards and quiz questions,” she says in the promotional video. Previously, only an older version of the tool, GPT-3.5,

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Lecturing Education Assignments Syllabus 216

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Perhaps they are nervous about asking questions because they don’t want to be seen as a student who doesn’t understand the material. You could include personal information and/or a photo, in addition to the course syllabus and other course-related information. It may even be that the student is simply shy. Wilson, R.

Instructors 122

Instructors Syllabus Attention Teaching Assistants 122

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2019

The class reads about Common Core and completes a few samples of Common Core assessment questions to understand the student and teacher experience using these materials. We don’t expect to solve deep questions around policies and accountability in education, but we do debate these topics and apply our knowledge during in-class activities.

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Syllabus Education Failure Knowledge 156

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Aside from a bare-bones syllabus, the professor never showed up. This poses the question: How can we best serve our online students? In my teaching practice, I order content in weekly modules that align directly with the course calendar provided in the syllabus. I emailed the professor and waited…and waited…and waited—silence.

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Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 131

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

CampusESP (yes, like sixth sense) is a platform that gives families college-specific news and information, and—with student permission—access to their child’s academic and financial data. Reed and her colleagues surveyed 461 college students at FSU and asked questions about parental involvement.

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Syllabus Exams Instructors Study 153

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

IDs work closely and collaboratively with subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and implement strategies that reflect these needs, as well as design universally for accessibility and diversity. A Review of What Instructional Designers Do: Questions Answered and Questions Not Asked. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching.

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Schools Syllabus Authentic Assessment Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Include in the conversation a copy of a draft syllabus, required assignments, and any concerns you have about academic integrity. Provide the librarian access to the Learning Management System If you use a Learning Management System (LMS), provide the librarian access to it. This could be quite a revealing discussion.

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Syllabus Instructors Learning Assignments 98

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

When forced to redesign his course, Robertson saw an opportunity to move toward a curriculum that offered more flexibility than his linear syllabus ever could. This allows for easy navigation and access by students. Many former students have expressed an interest in having access to the modules after graduation.

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Curriculum Hybrid Courses Lecturing Gamification 154

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

She recalled one instructor who told her that 11 students in her class of 35 turned in the exact same assignment using materials from Course Hero, a website where students can share and access course study materials. If educators must test students, changing the questions can help foil potential cheaters as well, said Millet.

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Academic Integrity Exams Assignments Instructors 143

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2023

To stimulate peer-to-peer interaction, each course at Western Governors offers students a chat function where they post questions and where faculty and other students respond. Students gain access to their courses — syllabus, main project, required engagements, discussion forum and other materials — a week prior to the start of class.

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Teaching Instructors Syllabus Assignments 173

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2017

Is that a real A, or an A based on turning in the syllabus? The platform also offers a competition feature in which teams compete to accurately answer questions the fastest. Not only does Ck-12 offer free customizable text books, it gives students access video lessons, practice problems, flashcards, and articles.

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Quizzes Textbooks Syllabus Students 143

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. The second question I ask in one form or another is, “Do your students know that this is what you want for them?” Another way of asking the question is, “Do you talk to them about this?” Effect of syllabus tone: Students’ perceptions ofinstructor & course.

Teaching 98

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 98

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2019

Photo: Sydney Johnson) One question he often gets is: How do you assess such a course? Using evidence from the text, the students will write a short piece answering that question. When the syllabus says no laptops unless you have a disability, it automatically sort of outs those students,” he said.

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Reading Teaching Lecturing Syllabus 163

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

It may be the biggest question in college edtech during the pandemic: Should tests be allowed to robotically watch students? Is a ‘desk scan’ necessary for a syllabus quiz? The issue involves so-called automated proctoring services. Olsen says some professors may be using the Proctorio tool too aggressively. “Is

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Plagiarism Exams Confidentiality Testing 218

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Perhaps they are nervous about asking questions because they don’t want to be seen as a student who doesn’t understand the material. You could include personal information and/or a photo, in addition to the course syllabus and other course-related information. It may even be that the student is simply shy. Wilson, R.

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Instructors Syllabus Attention Teaching Assistants 98