Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Auditory Hallucination Simulation To help my students, I thus took part in a cultural immersion exercise to learn more about what it is like to live with schizophrenia. My objective was to become more skilled in facilitating learning in the area of providing care for a variety of populations; in this case, those with psychiatric symptoms.

Culture 111

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Studies have suggested that these tools, which allow students to respond in real time to questions provided by an instructor, can improve student learning. If used thoughtfully, we’ve seen that CRSs can help facilitate active learning in a classroom. All students miss an opportunity to make a mistake and learn from that mistake.

Instructors 145

Instructors Multiple Choice Questions Course Design Discussions 145

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The greater the access to higher education, the more dynamic a curriculum must be to effectively and equitably educate and elevate the learning experiences of all students. The first is about defining or proposing which courses or subjects should be taken by students of a particular academic program (Khan & Law, 2015).

Course Design 67

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 67

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Auditory Hallucination Simulation To help my students, I thus took part in a cultural immersion exercise to learn more about what it is like to live with schizophrenia. My objective was to become more skilled in facilitating learning in the area of providing care for a variety of populations; in this case, those with psychiatric symptoms.

Culture 105

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary 105

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Unlike the end-of-semester feedback, when gathering formative feedback on what’s helping or hindering student learning might be too late, mid-term analysis of our teaching and student learning may help motivate students and enhance their learning. as an example, let’s look at teaching with case studies.

Student Engagement 131

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 131

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2017

What attributes of course design and applications of technology transform outcomes and impact, as opposed to gratuitous investment in technology for technology’s sake? Here are four key attributes of a smart course: Learner-Centric Design. Emphasize Learning-by-Doing. A good experience?

Multiple Choice Questions 135

Multiple Choice Questions Instructors Textbooks Feedback 135

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

David Pleins , Assistant Director, Walker Center for Teaching and Learning, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Key Statement: Foreign language vocabulary acquisition (and the learning of information more generally) need not be a painful enterprise! Surely, I moaned to myself, there had to be a better way. 107-125).

Learning 92

Learning Languages Language Instructors 92

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. In this educational quagmire, Pecha Kucha is an answer.

Lecturing 122

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It’s important to consider the unique dynamics of each learning environment when discussing whether class caps for online and in-person courses should be the same. Smaller online class sizes can help facilitate more meaningful interactions which can work towards building a sense of community and a supportive learning environment.

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The greater the access to higher education, the more dynamic a curriculum must be to effectively and equitably educate and elevate the learning experiences of all students. The first is about defining or proposing which courses or subjects should be taken by students of a particular academic program (Khan & Law, 2015).

Course Design 62

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 62

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Instead, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and empowerment. Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partners in their education.

Plagiarism 123

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 123

Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2019

In addition to using technology in my own biology courses, I also work with faculty across the country on how to teach with technology through an inclusive lens. The narrative I often hear centers on how students may resist active learning approaches, a teaching style that often (but not always) is predicated on some technology.

Technology 167

Technology Teaching Intellectual Development Instructors 167

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. In this educational quagmire, Pecha Kucha is an answer.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Unlike the end-of-semester feedback, when gathering formative feedback on what’s helping or hindering student learning might be too late, mid-term analysis of our teaching and student learning may help motivate students and enhance their learning. as an example, let’s look at teaching with case studies.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

Yes, ChatGPT could write it and it might look a little like this: My philosophy of teaching is centered on the belief that all students have the potential to learn and succeed. To tap into this potential, I adopt student-centered approaches that prioritize student voice, choice, and agency in the learning process.

Teaching Philosophy 111

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Instead, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and empowerment. Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partners in their education.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

For optimal effectiveness, the pre-course purpose should be clearly defined with student learning outcomes that inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming course material. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex.

Exams 115

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 115

Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2016

After learning about open educational resources (OER) at the HEeD Think Tank last spring (now. Platforms such as SIPX, AcademicPub and Intellus Learning weed through and organize all of your institution’s digital access rights, making it simple for faculty to see what is freely available to students. Open Textbooks. According to.

Textbooks 123

Textbooks Syllabus Course Design Communication 123

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

Yes, ChatGPT could write it and it might look a little like this: My philosophy of teaching is centered on the belief that all students have the potential to learn and succeed. To tap into this potential, I adopt student-centered approaches that prioritize student voice, choice, and agency in the learning process.

Teaching Philosophy 98

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

During the first day of class, I like to arrive 15 minutes early so I can play some learning, mood music in the background (when in doubt, lo-fi is a great option). This is done to provide exposure of what we will be learning in the semester and to bridge connections from previously learned content.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. The diverse needs of in-person and virtual students must be balanced to ensure equitable learning experiences.

Teaching 94

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 94

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

” In the current learning environment, students with disabilities encounter significant challenges due to the lack of inclusivity and accessibility in the education system. of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability. We also list a few simple suggestions for improving learning spaces.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

” In the current learning environment, students with disabilities encounter significant challenges due to the lack of inclusivity and accessibility in the education system. of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability. We also list a few simple suggestions for improving learning spaces.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. The diverse needs of in-person and virtual students must be balanced to ensure equitable learning experiences.

Teaching 89

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 89

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

During the first day of class, I like to arrive 15 minutes early so I can play some learning, mood music in the background (when in doubt, lo-fi is a great option). This is done to provide exposure of what we will be learning in the semester and to bridge connections from previously learned content.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

For optimal effectiveness, the pre-course purpose should be clearly defined with student learning outcomes that inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming course material. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex.

Exams 77

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 77

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Drawing on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), it argues that AI can enhance accessibility and efficiency while preserving the human essence of education. A century later, AI is no longer fiction but a dynamic force in community college education, reshaping how faculty teach, and students learn.

Faculty Development 92

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 92

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Rachel Thelen , The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Noelle Haight , Occupational Therapist and Educator Julia VanderMolen , University of the Pacific Key Statement: Four helpful tips, including backwards design, for the new instructor looking to (re)design their course. 2023; McTighe & Wiggins, 2012).

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Drawing on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), it argues that AI can enhance accessibility and efficiency while preserving the human essence of education. A century later, AI is no longer fiction but a dynamic force in community college education, reshaping how faculty teach, and students learn.

Faculty Development 89

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 89

EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Develop program-specific experiential learning opportunities Students interested in changing professions need career exploration advice, ample networking opportunities, and experience in their new field. And of course, make sure to advertise these experiential learning opportunities prominently.

Coaching 52

Coaching Course Design Skills STEM 52

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 9, 2022

During the 2020 global pandemic, Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs) were challenged with maintaining access to learning and student attendance. 2016); however, the model should be accompanied by a course design that applies the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to augment accessibility.

Universal Design 116

Universal Design Course Design Learning Syllabus 116