Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It is quite possible to increase the number of seats in a well-designed online class, but for online instructors to build and facilitate student centered courses based on active learning and inclusive pedagogy, there are some important considerations. Is It Live or Is It Internet? Pellizzari, M. link] Fischer, C.

Instructors 116

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2017

These are smart because they can connect to the internet and generally do more, or do something better, than their traditional, often analog counterparts. A few trees were saved, but courses weren’t any smarter. So if automation and interactivity differentiate a smart phone from a phone, what makes a course “smart”?

Multiple Choice Questions 131

Multiple Choice Questions Instructors Textbooks Feedback 131

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning. During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et.

Lecturing 122

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It is quite possible to increase the number of seats in a well-designed online class, but for online instructors to build and facilitate student centered courses based on active learning and inclusive pedagogy, there are some important considerations. Is It Live or Is It Internet? Pellizzari, M. link] Fischer, C.

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning. During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Extensive analysis of student perception data was conducted and found a generally positive reception, with a majority of students strongly advocating for the pre-course’s availability to future cohorts (Hansen, Basel, & Malreddy, under review). His research focuses on anatomy education, eye-tracking technology, and active learning.

Exams 114

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 114

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Access: Building Bridges to Opportunity Accessible Course Design Accessibility in online education goes beyond compliance with legal requirements. It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences. These activities promote critical thinking and application of knowledge.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105