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 114

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 114

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Are there parts of your course you wish could be taught more effectively? Do you want to help students transition effectively from one learning activity to another? Priming prepares students for upcoming information or a learning activity before they receive the information or participate in the activity in a course.

Knowledge 98

Knowledge Quizzes Students Learning 98

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

I used traditional grading practices, assessing student progress through quizzes, tests, project, midterms and finals each year. As I improved it, I also worked on developing a smoother flow and incorporating reflections into the course. From 2011-2015, I continued to iterate on the course design for my class.

Syllabus 159

Syllabus Learning Course Outline History 159

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

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. Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 118

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 118

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. Provide course materials.

Learning 105

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 105

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 97

Student Engagement Assignments Instructors Students 97

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 82

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 82

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. Provide course materials.

Learning 98

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 98

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 79

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 79

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

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. Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 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. Below, in diagram 1, are some examples of formative and summative assessments that can be utilized in the classroom.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

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 102

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 102

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 70

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 70

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. Below, in diagram 1, are some examples of formative and summative assessments that can be utilized in the classroom.

Fairness 110

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 110

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

One of the key elements of active learning is exerting mental effort to recall information, without relying on notes or other props. But this practice would mark a significant advance in the teaching of ancient languages, since few if any textbooks structure retrieval activities into the learning process.

Learning 92

Learning Language Languages Instructors 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.

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

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 78

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 78

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

Today, students frequently work in digital environments to read course materials, take tests and complete assignments. Working alongside faculty members, they are tasked with helping professors apply findings from learning research into classroom practice by collaborating on the design of learning materials and activities.

Education 218

Education Learning Textbooks Instructors 218

Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2018

Let Professor Neil Garg Inspire Your Course Design. Explore Garg’s organic chemistry course file with links to practice problems, quizzes, and study guides. See how Course Hero can help inspire your course design. Know a Master Educator on your campus? Email tgraham@coursehero.com.

Lecturing 145

Lecturing Course Design Assignments Quizzes 145

Edsurge

JANUARY 6, 2017

Strava is a fitness app that allows people to log and upload their runs, bike rides, swims and other fitness activities. Using GPS data, a runner can track her route and pace, and then share the activity with friends. In 2016, Strava users uploaded 304 million activities , logged 6.8 billion kilometers, and gave each other 1.3

Course Design 149

Course Design Online Learning Teaching Motivation 149