Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2024

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. Sometimes bad weather slows progress, other times a class needs more time to achieve mastery. It wasnt an effective system.

Syllabus 109

Syllabus Exams Course Outline Attention 109

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2024

We begin not with the syllabus, not with the table of contents, not with the attendance policy, not with lame jokes but with the real questions that delight us in our own work. But we have a legal obligation to cover the syllabus. What sort of puzzle or riddle or challenge might achieve this? Cover the syllabus later.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Discussions Beliefs Questions 105

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

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 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2024

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. Sometimes bad weather slows progress, other times a class needs more time to achieve mastery. It wasnt an effective system.

Syllabus 97

Syllabus Exams Course Outline Attention 97

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Students know there will be consequences if they are caught cheating, but they weigh them against the consequences of not achieving. When the pressure to achieve exceeds the fear of being caught, students easily rationalize why cheating is a logical, justifiable choice (Challenge Success, 2021). 20(2), 150-160. Theory Into Practice.

Academic Integrity 88

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 88

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

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 108

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 108

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

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 166

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Assignments 166

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 105

Syllabus Instructors Learning Discussions 105

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 111

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 111

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

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 187

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 187

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 98

Syllabus Instructors Learning Discussions 98

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

DECEMBER 17, 2023

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. Sometimes bad weather slows progress, other times a class needs more time to achieve mastery. It wasn’t an effective system.

Exams 110

Exams Syllabus Course Outline Attention 110

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2023

While the syllabus, course modules, and a course calendar can provide students with information on progress toward completion of the course, comments and messages from the instructor can demonstrate interest in the student as an individual and encourage continued involvement in the course. Where is this going?” So far we have focused on.

Instructors 105

Instructors Syllabus Assignments Feedback 105

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Achieving meaningful collaborative experiences demands specific considerations that are frequently disregarded. One of the primary reasons behind this hesitation is the lack of thoughtful consideration given to the culture intended for collaboration.

Culture 130

Culture Syllabus Critical Thinking Intelligence 130

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 100

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 100

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2021

Instead each token proves the student passed the course and can contain unique details about how well the student did and information about the class, including the syllabus. So it is possible that this tech is overkill for a use case like proof of academic achievement.

Textbooks 189

Textbooks Education Syllabus Writing 189

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 17, 2023

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. Sometimes bad weather slows progress, other times a class needs more time to achieve mastery. It wasn’t an effective system.

Exams 105

Exams Syllabus Course Outline Attention 105

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 98

Coaching Syllabus Confidentiality Assignments 98

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

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2018

Universal design is a framework of principles to achieve accessibility for the greatest number of learners.” This could be as simple as a #syllabus that has a personalized accessibility statement in the beginning, not buried at the end #dlnchat — Phyllis Brodsky (@pebrodsky) May 8, 2018.

Accessibility 122

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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. It is a nice balance of learning and pop-culture.

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Achieving meaningful collaborative experiences demands specific considerations that are frequently disregarded. One of the primary reasons behind this hesitation is the lack of thoughtful consideration given to the culture intended for collaboration.

Culture 110

Culture Syllabus Critical Thinking Intelligence 110

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. These efforts culminated a meticulously designed course template that is the backbone of the program’s online offerings.

Feedback 121

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 121

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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. It is a nice balance of learning and pop-culture.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

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

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

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. Also review situations and/or results in class that apply to all the groups efforts.

Student Engagement 52

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

Let’s take a closer look at each type of inquiry, what it hopes to achieve, and how it might affect your interactions with asynchronous students. For instance, at the bare minimum, we expect our students to read our course syllabus, listen to our lectures, engage with us and their peers, and complete and submit all assignments on time.

Instructors 110

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 110

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. These efforts culminated a meticulously designed course template that is the backbone of the program’s online offerings.

Feedback 110

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 110

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

Let’s take a closer look at each type of inquiry, what it hopes to achieve, and how it might affect your interactions with asynchronous students. For instance, at the bare minimum, we expect our students to read our course syllabus, listen to our lectures, engage with us and their peers, and complete and submit all assignments on time.

Instructors 105

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 105

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

What does the language in the syllabus/assignment assume about students (e.g., In a review of a health professions course syllabus, student partner Jean Genie wrote: Have you considered [.] Deficit thinking and Hispanic student achievement: Scientific information resources. language choices for turning in assignments?

Teaching 98

Teaching Instructors English Languages 98

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