Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Adding small activities for engagement. In addition to mid-semester check-in techniques, I try to incorporate at least one low stake active learning strategy instead of direct teaching. We know that it’s important to incorporate small changes in our teaching, such as periodically adding a learning activity in place of a brief lecture.

Student Engagement 131

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 131

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2020

Since the 1990s and the rise of online video conferencing, though, it has been possible for educators to choose which activities in their distance-education courses to conduct synchronously and which to leave as asynchronous. The instructor can lecture and students can ask questions, or the instructor can lead a live discussion.

Teaching 218

Teaching Instructors Distance Learning Lecturing 218

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Stop me if you’ve seen this one before: In an effort to encourage teachers to abandon traditional, lecture-style instruction in favor of next-generation learning models, we sit them down and ask them to listen for an hour or two. Or, in other words, we lecture teachers on the merits of ditching the lecture.

Teachers 160

Teachers Lecturing Blended Learning Students 160

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

In its simplest form, engagement is a measure of how much we are attending to a purpose, task or activity. When it comes to learning, engagement is influenced by a learner's level of motivation, focus and cognitive ability as well as online course design and a teacher's decisions regarding facilitation style.

Motivation 218

Motivation Education Learning Feedback 218

Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2019

And improved access to devices and high-speed Wi-Fi means that traditional classrooms lectures need not be limited to the physical classroom space. 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.

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 122

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 122

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Adding small activities for engagement. In addition to mid-semester check-in techniques, I try to incorporate at least one low stake active learning strategy instead of direct teaching. We know that it’s important to incorporate small changes in our teaching, such as periodically adding a learning activity in place of a brief lecture.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 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. In this educational quagmire, Pecha Kucha is an answer.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 98

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

University of Michigan marketing professor John Branch rebuilds the learning experience by taking a precision engineering approach to course design. Source: Course Hero. So, all told, a ninety-minute session is not really ninety minutes; it’s 15 six-minute activities. Let’s a say I have a 90-minute course session.

Quizzes 167

Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

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.

Exams 115

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 115

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2024

She’s also director of the Center for Teaching Excellence there, which provides faculty with support for instruction, edtech, course design, classroom management and grading. Students were participating in much more events on campus, so we saw an increase in activity. We thought, ‘OK, maybe we've turned the tide.’

Students 201

Students Instructors Lecturing Participation 201

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Textbooks and course materials to review, syllabi to update, lessons to plan, lectures to prepare. Since the pandemic, which necessitated the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard, there is now an additional component to consider in developing our courses.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

What are some of the accessibility needs college students have that instructors, researchers and course designers should be thinking about when moving courses online? So instead of having a three-hour class, we've tried to break our lectures down into 10 minutes, followed by an interactive short activity.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). This setting typically requires the use of technology, structured activities, and clear organization to manage the diverse needs of a larger audience.

Teaching 87

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 87

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

Hence, instructors should differentiate themselves by offering innovative and interactive online courses that engage, connect, and transform students, enabling them to learn efficiently and effectively from anywhere, converting learning into an enjoyable experience.

Student Engagement 106

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 106

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

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). This setting typically requires the use of technology, structured activities, and clear organization to manage the diverse needs of a larger audience.

Teaching 83

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 83

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Instead, they acquire information outside of class by reading, watching lectures recorded by the faculty member, or through many other online options. It is far easier to organize and control experiential learning inside the classroom than out-of-class activities. concepts and factual knowledge) that they will use in the activity.

Learning 122

Learning Problem-Based Learning Students Lecturing 122

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Many professors may not be familiar with, A self-directed guide to designing courses for significant learning , a resource designed to do just what it says. From this, Fink developed a model known as integrated course design which consists of three phases: the initial, intermediate and final design phases.

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Many professors may not be familiar with, A self-directed guide to designing courses for significant learning , a resource designed to do just what it says. From this, Fink developed a model known as integrated course design which consists of three phases: the initial, intermediate and final design phases.

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2017

Patagonia’s multi-module educational campaign to encourage environmental activism and the New York Times 360 Video Channel preview what video learning platforms of the future could look like. However, you can think of a pedagogically rich online course like a balanced meal that should strive to provide at least a serving of each.

Instructors 144

Instructors Education Lecturing Knowledge 144

Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2018

Heath says that every year at graduation, a student speaker mentions this activity. To do so, he claimed, faculty need to move away from the usual mindset of taking a textbook, identifying modules and organizing lectures designed around a cookie cutter curriculum.

Instructors 102

Instructors Syllabus Textbooks Lecturing 102

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Textbooks and course materials to review, syllabi to update, lessons to plan, lectures to prepare. Since the pandemic, which necessitated the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard, there is now an additional component to consider in developing our courses.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

An Anticipatory Set For me, a well-designed class begins with an anticipatory set and a review of prior learning. These activities work together to engage students, activate their prior knowledge, and prepare them for new content. Summary Statement Finally, an effective class concludes with a strategy to summarize key points.

Counselling 89

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 89

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 111

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Educators are available to students and are responsible for designing bi-modal content. Content should incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and offer choices to students. Each class session and learning activity is offered in-person, synchronously online, and asynchronously online. IT expense and support.

Learning 105

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 105

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2024

Think about changes directed at some aspect of the course: assignments, exams, in-class activities, the feedback you provide to students. It makes sense to target whatever’s making the course tough to teach. But if you’re not terribly motivated, it wise to go with any targeted change that sparks your interest.

Motivation 111

Motivation Exams Lecturing Attention 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2024

Think about changes directed at some aspect of the course: assignments, exams, in-class activities, the feedback you provide to students. It makes sense to target whatever’s making the course tough to teach. But if you’re not terribly motivated, it wise to go with any targeted change that sparks your interest.

Motivation 111

Motivation Exams Lecturing Attention 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

To facilitate implementation, we have categorized the strategies from the perspectives of course designers, content creators, and those delivering the content or workshops. The following lists provide an overview of strategies and some suggestions on how to incorporate these you’re your courses.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

To facilitate implementation, we have categorized the strategies from the perspectives of course designers, content creators, and those delivering the content or workshops. The following lists provide an overview of strategies and some suggestions on how to incorporate these you’re your courses.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

Hence, instructors should differentiate themselves by offering innovative and interactive online courses that engage, connect, and transform students, enabling them to learn efficiently and effectively from anywhere, converting learning into an enjoyable experience.

Student Engagement 82

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 82

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Instead, they acquire information outside of class by reading, watching lectures recorded by the faculty member, or through many other online options. It is far easier to organize and control experiential learning inside the classroom than out-of-class activities. concepts and factual knowledge) that they will use in the activity.

Learning 98

Learning Problem-Based Learning Students Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Dr. Emily Tarconish, a teaching professor in the College of Education, contributed her deep knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and accessible course design. Tessa Wolf strengthened our commitment to inclusive course design. Their contributions werent theoretical. They were rooted in lived experience.

Disabilities 64

Disabilities Course Design Students Lecturing 64

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Educators are available to students and are responsible for designing bi-modal content. Content should incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and offer choices to students. Each class session and learning activity is offered in-person, synchronously online, and asynchronously online. IT expense and support.

Learning 98

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 98

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. There needs to be a clear distinction between when formative and summative assessments are primarily utilized. Diagram 2 below describes the distinction.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

At our university’s inaugural faculty-staff research symposium last fall, the two of us met on a drug history and policy panel, and discovered we were both teaching courses on drugs the following semester. What would happen if we connected our courses? Following a lively panel discussion, students actively participated during Q&A.

Interdisciplinary 111

Interdisciplinary Art History Discussions 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

that comprise of a lot of traditional lecturing. The empathetic course design perspective. He said that college instructors are not needed to give information to their students, at least not the foundations, definitions, etc., What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn. Saucier, D.

Instructors 114

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 114