Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Without that element , student dissatisfaction surges , and one has to doubt that regular comments and announcements from an instructor, no matter how detailed and well thought-out, really suffice. In a purely asynchronous format, even that basic goal has not been easily achieved.

Online Learning 194

Online Learning Faculty Development Learning Instructors 194

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2018

Here’s what I aim to do with this new EdSurge advice column: Recognize that teaching is both an art and a science. Provide guidance from my experience as a teacher and faculty developer and reach out to others when my expertise is lacking. Focus on the joy and the pain that can come from the pursuit of good teaching.

Art 115

Art Science Teaching Mobile Devices 115

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2022

Seeing as how art has been such a big part of Irish history and culture, I was thinking about something artistic in some way, but how on earth do I grade something creative? I want the students to do something historical, obviously—depict an event or person, perhaps—but I understand that not everyone is equally creative in the arts.

Assignments 196

Assignments Grades History Ethics 196

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2018

JD Yaske, a board member and programming class instructor at Gameheads, an Oakland-based nonprofit that teaches game design to low-income youth and those of color, said the program doesn’t specifically target any racial or gender demographic, but wants to bring more diversity to major gaming companies.

Students 149

Students Faculty Development Instructors Motivation 149

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

A harsh debate can leave students (and instructors) feeling upset, or make them discouraged about participating in future conversations. Considering these high stakes, students and instructors may be tempted to avoid tough subjects altogether, or only discuss them with like-minded folks. But there’s another option.

Instructors 180

Instructors Beliefs Confidentiality Discussions 180

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 24, 2024

While students tend to think of papers as merely a means of regurgitating what they read and “giving the instructor what they want,” asking students to create BookSnaps recasts the entire exercise as an opportunity for personal expression. In history courses, students can take a picture of a timeline and identify turning points or key events.

Learning 108

Learning Students Textbooks Instructors 108

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 24, 2024

While students tend to think of papers as merely a means of regurgitating what they read and “giving the instructor what they want,” asking students to create BookSnaps recasts the entire exercise as an opportunity for personal expression. In history courses, students can take a picture of a timeline and identify turning points or key events.

Learning 59

Learning Students Textbooks Instructors 59