Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

When it comes to increasing rates of student achievement, satisfaction, and graduation, what really makes the difference? Five strategies to foster sense of belonging Be caring and authentic: Syllabus policies and language, as well as introductory comments on the first day of class, set the tone for an entire term. self-actualization).

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 131

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Aside from a bare-bones syllabus, the professor never showed up. Does everything work together to achieve the stated learning objectives of the course? Bridge achievement gaps with increased course structure An unfortunate truth is that achievement gaps in education start at an early age.

Syllabus 130

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 130

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. Be specific about what will need to happen to achieve their learning goals versus just to get the grade. Patusky, K.,

Teaching 122

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

We may not have a storefront window to attract attention, but we do have something that students see before the start of the semester that can grab their attention, set the tone, and get them excited about entering the class…your syllabus! Exhibit 2: Thompson’s Barbie themed class syllabus (Spring 2024). Let Them Play!

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

We may not have a storefront window to attract attention, but we do have something that students see before the start of the semester that can grab their attention, set the tone, and get them excited about entering the class…your syllabus! Exhibit 2: Thompson’s Barbie themed class syllabus (Spring 2024). Let Them Play!

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2023

Class ends when the learner demonstrates competency in a given subject, a process that does not occupy a fixed number of weeks, but can conclude on the very first day if the student masters its content quickly, or it can take as long as competency is achieved — but no longer than the end of the term.

Teaching 173

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Assignments 173

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments.

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

The instructor typically arrives, distributes a syllabus outlining course policies and expectations, explains assignments and grading criteria, and may include a brief activity or icebreaker. It reframes the syllabus not as a fixed legal document, but as a living agreement shaped by both instructor expertise and student input.

Syllabus 103

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 103

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

During the next class period, she discusses the findings with her students. Subjects were willing to offer feedback via the bot, and also expressed support for further relying on chatbots to achieve some of the course improvements they desired, such as getting help answering basic questions about textbooks, office hours and due dates.

Feedback 195

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 195

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments.

Teaching 109

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 109

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

The instructor typically arrives, distributes a syllabus outlining course policies and expectations, explains assignments and grading criteria, and may include a brief activity or icebreaker. It reframes the syllabus not as a fixed legal document, but as a living agreement shaped by both instructor expertise and student input.

Syllabus 96

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 96

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. Be specific about what will need to happen to achieve their learning goals versus just to get the grade. Patusky, K.,

Teaching 98

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Aside from a bare-bones syllabus, the professor never showed up. Does everything work together to achieve the stated learning objectives of the course? Bridge achievement gaps with increased course structure An unfortunate truth is that achievement gaps in education start at an early age.

Syllabus 104

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 104

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

When it comes to increasing rates of student achievement, satisfaction, and graduation, what really makes the difference? Five strategies to foster sense of belonging Be caring and authentic: Syllabus policies and language, as well as introductory comments on the first day of class, set the tone for an entire term. self-actualization).

Syllabus 93

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 93

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

Form Intentional Teams and Track Achievement Data Be sure to devise measurement methods for data collection from the start of class to record and compare lower-level SES student achievement versus non-lower-level SES student achievements. What are the Necessary Steps to Specifically Help SES Students?

Student Engagement 83

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 83

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2018

On Tuesday, May 8 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can We Improve Accessibility Through Instructional Design? Universal design is a framework of principles to achieve accessibility for the greatest number of learners.” Will artificial intelligence play a role in improving accessibility?

Accessibility 126

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 126

Faculty Focus

JUNE 25, 2023

Next, I drafted a one-page syllabus (Figure 1) that included my contact information, a course description, student learning outcomes, those same discovery questions (above), recommended texts, a preliminary course schedule, and an abbreviated outline of the course content. What could they contribute to their own success?

Coaching 105

Coaching Syllabus Confidentiality Assignments 105

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2023

To offset students’ feelings of being “the only one” and to help develop feelings of connection, instructors in online courses may make use of strategies such as personal online introductions by faculty and students, discussion assignments, group projects, occasional video lectures, and Zoom office hours. Where is this going?” 1 (2019): n1.

Instructors 105

Instructors Syllabus Assignments Feedback 105

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.

Exams 115

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 115

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Badges are a great way to acknowledge student achievement in many class situations such as completing a skillset, forming a habit, finishing homework, not missing school, and even staying in seats during class. Certificates acknowledge a significant student achievement such as completion of a class or achieving a grade-specific standard.

Knowledge 122

Knowledge Syllabus History Achievement 122

Faculty Focus

JUNE 25, 2023

Next, I drafted a one-page syllabus (Figure 1) that included my contact information, a course description, student learning outcomes, those same discovery questions (above), recommended texts, a preliminary course schedule, and an abbreviated outline of the course content. What could they contribute to their own success?

Coaching 97

Coaching Syllabus Confidentiality Assignments 97

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.

Exams 110

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 110

Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2023

Connection and belonging: Building a classroom community Research shows that students learn better when they feel they belong, which translates to higher achievement. Think about Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: first comes belonging, then esteem and achievement, and finally, at the top of the pyramid, is self-actualization.

Instructors 98

Instructors Lecturing Syllabus Knowledge 98

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We share background about the student-faculty partnership program, define linguistic implicit biases, provide examples of how these biases manifest, offer recommendations for how to challenge them, and invite a dialogue through discussion questions. What does the language in the syllabus/assignment assume about students (e.g.,

Teaching 98

Teaching Instructors English Languages 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2023

Connection and belonging: Building a classroom community Research shows that students learn better when they feel they belong, which translates to higher achievement. Think about Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: first comes belonging, then esteem and achievement, and finally, at the top of the pyramid, is self-actualization.

Instructors 95

Instructors Lecturing Syllabus Knowledge 95

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

The template features an intuitive layout and essential components such as a syllabus, clear assignment guidelines, feedback and grading policies, detailed discussion forums, and links to student support services.

Feedback 118

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 118

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2023

Faculty should be able to provide an exceptional active learning environment for our students that helps students achieve success of the desired course and/or program outcomes (Camacho & Conceicao, 2020). In an asynchronous program, faculty can cover the benefit of discussing problems, concerns, or assignments in a virtual meeting.

Learning 111

Learning Syllabus Assignments Communication 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 29, 2023

flexibility, increased student engagement, improved academic achievement), what I didn’t realize was how essential this model was for teaching in the wake of a global pandemic. design an infographic that showcases the historical events we discussed in class today). While I was familiar with the benefits of blended learning (e.g.,

Blended Learning 132

Blended Learning Lecturing Education Learning 132

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

The template features an intuitive layout and essential components such as a syllabus, clear assignment guidelines, feedback and grading policies, detailed discussion forums, and links to student support services.

Feedback 108

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 108

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2023

Faculty should be able to provide an exceptional active learning environment for our students that helps students achieve success of the desired course and/or program outcomes (Camacho & Conceicao, 2020). In an asynchronous program, faculty can cover the benefit of discussing problems, concerns, or assignments in a virtual meeting.

Learning 98

Learning Syllabus Assignments Communication 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2017

You tell us what works best for you in achieving the class goals; we’ll adapt to you. With all AATT Summer Learning classes, you get as much time as you need with the instructor to mentor and coach–even on topics not included in the syllabus. Google Hangouts–used to meet as a group and discuss topics.

Teachers 68

Teachers Syllabus Learning Instructors 68

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 29, 2023

flexibility, increased student engagement, improved academic achievement), what I didn’t realize was how essential this model was for teaching in the wake of a global pandemic. design an infographic that showcases the historical events we discussed in class today). While I was familiar with the benefits of blended learning (e.g.,

Blended Learning 98

Blended Learning Lecturing Education Learning 98

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Faculty provide individualized, specific feedback intended to assist students in successfully achieving the course objectives. Tips Tip 1: Define and describe in your syllabus. Be clear and concise with your syllabus language to communicate the definition of ungrading and how it will be used in your course.

Syllabus 52

Syllabus Instructors Feedback Assignments 52

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

To achieve this, an instructor must look ahead to a future where students will be able to apply their knowledge or showcase their skills, and then the professor creates a question or problem that recreates the real-life context as closely as possible in an open-ended format without being too rigid or pre-structured (Fink, 2003).

Course Design 60

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 60

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

To achieve this, an instructor must look ahead to a future where students will be able to apply their knowledge or showcase their skills, and then the professor creates a question or problem that recreates the real-life context as closely as possible in an open-ended format without being too rigid or pre-structured (Fink, 2003).

Course Design 58

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 58

EAB

MAY 23, 2023

EAB’s Tara Zirkel is joined by Center for Community College Student Engagement Executive Director Dr. Linda Garcia, as well as Associate Director of Publications, Dr. Courtney Adkins, to discuss new research on student engagement. So advisors will say, "Well, we're creating a syllabus with all this information.

Student Engagement 52

Student Engagement Students Questions Syllabus 52

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 9, 2022

The course structure overview video, syllabus, and course map are provided in the “Start Here” module to give clear information about the objectives, assignments, assessments, and materials for student learning. The discussion tool is useful to assess students’ understanding of course specific materials.

Universal Design 115

Universal Design Course Design Learning Syllabus 115