Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. Acknowledging both the importance of writing and the challenges it presents, we recently introduced an innovative activity in our Intermediate Spanish class. However, not all students were entirely satisfied with the experience.

Languages 124

Languages Language Writing Communication 124

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

With a commitment to ensuring educational excellence and student success, in 2020, UF CJC Online developed a comprehensive course design strategy to elevate its online courses, a mission mandated by the State University System of Florida’s 2025 Strategic Plan for Online Education.

Feedback 118

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 118

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. Acknowledging both the importance of writing and the challenges it presents, we recently introduced an innovative activity in our Intermediate Spanish class. However, not all students were entirely satisfied with the experience.

Languages 98

Languages Language Writing Communication 98

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Does our current quality evaluation ensure a wonderful learning experience? The emerging field of Learner Experience Design or LX design is about balancing the need for quality course design with the central role of human interaction in online learning. Finally, don’t give up.

Blended Courses 164

Blended Courses Instructors Evaluation Participation 164

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2022

They set up two prediction systems to guess whether students would complete a course: one based only on “administrative data” held by the colleges, such as high school GPA and college transcripts of students; and the other based on so-called “clickstream” data generated by students as they went through course activities on the LMS.

Students 179

Students Course Design Study Coaching 179

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

With a commitment to ensuring educational excellence and student success, in 2020, UF CJC Online developed a comprehensive course design strategy to elevate its online courses, a mission mandated by the State University System of Florida’s 2025 Strategic Plan for Online Education.

Feedback 108

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 108

Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2016

Unlike movie enjoyment, which is an inherently subjective evaluation, learning is an objective outcome. Unlike movie enjoyment, which is an inherently subjective evaluation, learning is an objective outcome. Jay Lynch is Senior Academic Research Consultant for Course Design, Development, and Academic Research (CDDAR) at Pearson.

Education 159

Education Evaluation Failure Essay 159

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). Thus far, we have discussed the Universal Design for Learning and the integration of the IPEC competencies to foster inclusion and encourage active collaboration.

Learning 110

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 110

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). Thus far, we have discussed the Universal Design for Learning and the integration of the IPEC competencies to foster inclusion and encourage active collaboration.

Learning 109

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 109

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). Designing With Intention Thus far, we have discussed the Universal Design for Learning and the integration of the IPEC competencies to foster inclusion and encourage active collaboration.

Learning 108

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 108

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

Some offer the full suite of technologies needed to build an online program, including course design, recruitment, enrollment and student support. It evaluates what a college needs to start an online program, and decides which services Noodle can provide, and which ones to outsource to a third-party provider.

Course Design 128

Course Design Evaluation Educational Technologies Activities 128

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Based on my classroom teaching experience, I believe that recognizing the importance of student feedback fosters active engagement and self-reflection in the student learning process. Within an institution’s QEP, the assessment plan indicator has to meet acceptable criteria according to SACSCOC. Diagram 2 below describes the distinction.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Be Present Being present in your online course goes beyond delivering the curriculum and providing assignment feedback. Interact consistently with students throughout the term, actively posing questions and remaining receptive to their inquiries. It is an ongoing process that fosters a sense of connection and builds trust.

Instructors 115

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). Designing With Intention Thus far, we have discussed the Universal Design for Learning and the integration of the IPEC competencies to foster inclusion and encourage active collaboration.

Learning 91

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 91

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The second type of curriculum consists of the set of plans made for guiding learning, which includes the learning experiences and interactions that students have with the content, materials, resources and the process for evaluating mastery of the objectives (Glatthorn, Boschee, Whitehead & Boschee, 2019).

Course Design 60

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 60

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Based on my classroom teaching experience, I believe that recognizing the importance of student feedback fosters active engagement and self-reflection in the student learning process. Within an institution’s QEP, the assessment plan indicator has to meet acceptable criteria according to SACSCOC. Diagram 2 below describes the distinction.

Fairness 109

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 109

Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

In addition, professional development promotes a growth mindset, and faculty become active participants in their own learning. A hands-on activity is an instructional technique that allows participants to learn by doing, and during this activity, faculty are directly involved in their own learning. Did it make a difference?

Evaluation 111

Evaluation Participation Knowledge Learning Styles 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Being consistent in our use of the LMS features, whether that is within the program or department, school or college, can help reduce stress for students and faculty alike and allow students to focus their energy on learning instead of navigating their courses. This appreciation is often mentioned in end-of-term evaluations.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The second type of curriculum consists of the set of plans made for guiding learning, which includes the learning experiences and interactions that students have with the content, materials, resources and the process for evaluating mastery of the objectives (Glatthorn, Boschee, Whitehead & Boschee, 2019).

Course Design 58

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 58

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Be Present Being present in your online course goes beyond delivering the curriculum and providing assignment feedback. Interact consistently with students throughout the term, actively posing questions and remaining receptive to their inquiries. It is an ongoing process that fosters a sense of connection and builds trust.

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex. PowerPoints, brief lectures or lecture videos, images, diagrams, quizzes, and interactive activities can be utilized to deliver prelusive course content. Strategic timing is crucial for pre-course implementation.

Exams 114

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 114

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

At the same time, I intentionally sprinkle discussions where I can highlight the transferrable skills that we will learn and reinforce in the course; this includes a vast offering of career opportunities that go along with the transferrable skills or content. In the final 20 minutes of class, I tend to shift focus to the syllabus.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

Active learning is another key aspect of my philosophy. I believe that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process, rather than passively receiving information. Finally, I place a strong emphasis on assessment as a tool for both learning and evaluation.

Teaching Philosophy 111

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2023

Traditionally, the one-size-fits-all approach to assessment has been dominant, with all students completing the same activities throughout the course. To counter this, I offer an alternative approach: integrating student choice into course assignments. Outcome The results were compelling.

Student Engagement 96

Student Engagement Assignments Instructors Students 96

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Being consistent in our use of the LMS features, whether that is within the program or department, school or college, can help reduce stress for students and faculty alike and allow students to focus their energy on learning instead of navigating their courses. This appreciation is often mentioned in end-of-term evaluations.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

These courses enroll a diverse cross-section of the student body, creating the perfect environment to listen broadly and learn deeply. These were not standard end-of-semester evaluations. Together, we weren’t just evaluating survey results. Tessa Wolf strengthened our commitment to inclusive course design.

Disabilities 64

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 64

Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2017

The following year, LAB prioritized strengthening their programming for less traditional activities such as robotics, student council and video game design, with an emphasis on explicitly connecting these experiences to specific competencies in the framework. Eighth graders who are taking a capstone course on U.S.

Schools 143

Schools Laboratory Language Languages 143

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

Active learning is another key aspect of my philosophy. I believe that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process, rather than passively receiving information. Finally, I place a strong emphasis on assessment as a tool for both learning and evaluation.

Teaching Philosophy 98

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

At the same time, I intentionally sprinkle discussions where I can highlight the transferrable skills that we will learn and reinforce in the course; this includes a vast offering of career opportunities that go along with the transferrable skills or content. In the final 20 minutes of class, I tend to shift focus to the syllabus.

Syllabus 109

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 109

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The ability to critically analyze and evaluate is essential for student progression through degree courses. in the UK’s Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, QAA, 2014) and for specific course design (e.g. Many concepts may themselves be evaluative tools or sets of good practice/idealized criteria.

Teaching 98

Teaching Learning Critical Thinking Evaluation 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Instructors are encouraged to take small steps to start building HIPs in their curriculums, and there are some HIPs which are easy to incorporate into an existing course. Providing a rubric at the beginning of the activity allows students to view criteria they need to meet and exactly how their work will be assessed.

Assignments 101

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 101

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The ability to critically analyze and evaluate is essential for student progression through degree courses. in the UK’s Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, QAA, 2014) and for specific course design (e.g. Many concepts may themselves be evaluative tools or sets of good practice/idealized criteria.

Teaching 96

Teaching Learning Critical Thinking Evaluation 96

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Moreover, academic programs may require student participation in interprofessional education (IPE) activities. It involves active interaction, either in-person or virtually, between students and professionals across different fields. These discussions revolve around best practices for integrating career strategies into the classroom.

Interdisciplinary 124

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 124

Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

In addition, professional development promotes a growth mindset, and faculty become active participants in their own learning. A hands-on activity is an instructional technique that allows participants to learn by doing, and during this activity, faculty are directly involved in their own learning. Did it make a difference?

Evaluation 86

Evaluation Participation Knowledge Learning Styles 86

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

With the growing demand for contemporary online education, it is crucial to analyze instructional design – a systematic process that applies psychological principles of human learning to develop effective instructional solutions. Thus, to combat these issues, instructors must take a proactive approach in designing online courses.

Student Engagement 99

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 99

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Moreover, academic programs may require student participation in interprofessional education (IPE) activities. It involves active interaction, either in-person or virtually, between students and professionals across different fields. These discussions revolve around best practices for integrating career strategies into the classroom.

Interdisciplinary 109

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 109

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

This article addresses these questions through a three-part exploration: tracing AI’s historical development, critically evaluating its role in community college classrooms, and offering practical, evidence-based strategies for faculty. How can it enhance teaching without diminishing faculty agency?

Faculty Development 88

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 88