Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Individual Work: Individual assignments and assessments are an expected part of any college class as we must ensure that students independently have an understanding of the course concepts. But I do try to make those assignments as engaging as possible. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?:

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Teach Hub

JUNE 7, 2024

Enhances Classroom Management If you want to enhance your classroom management , Canva is a game-changer. Their digital planner templates can help reduce the stress of juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities at once by helping you keep track of assignments, meetings, and important dates.

Motivation 104

Motivation Quizzes Classroom Management Attention 104

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

However, on Canvas, the assignment was posted and was readily available. Other questions on the form would ask for a rating of my teaching, participation in group work, and what activities they felt were the most engaging. I prefer posting them on an LMS as I found that my students did not check their email often.

Evaluation 153

Evaluation Curriculum Feedback Assignments 153

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

This is one of my favorite forms of play, as it incorporates group work, competition, and we have a lot of fun! Escape Room : Perhaps I do get an even wider-eyed group of students when I unexpectedly call out, “Now, it’s time for an escape room!” I also give out little prizes. Stay Playful!

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

This is one of my favorite forms of play, as it incorporates group work, competition, and we have a lot of fun! Escape Room : Perhaps I do get an even wider-eyed group of students when I unexpectedly call out, “Now, it’s time for an escape room!” I also give out little prizes. Stay Playful!

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work. Techniques such as think-pair-share and traditional group projects are common and quite beneficial to student learning as they provide opportunities for students to learn with and from each other.

Motivation 105

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 105

Teach Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

Incorporate group work, hands-on activities, and real-world connections to keep students invested in their learning. The more students are engaged in the classroom, the less likely they will be tempted to be disruptive. Off-Task Behavior Sometimes students lose focus because they dont understand the assignment.

Attention 98

Attention Fairness Learning Styles Writing 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work. Techniques such as think-pair-share and traditional group projects are common and quite beneficial to student learning as they provide opportunities for students to learn with and from each other.

Motivation 86

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 86

Teacher Mood

MAY 8, 2025

When you streamline your routines, simplify your planning, and use behavior systems that work , you free up your mental energy to actually enjoy teaching (and your students benefit, too). Try this: Display a visual checklist on the board (unpack, turn in homework, start morning work). Re-teach as needed without feeling guilty.

Teaching 52

Teaching Classroom Management Writing Activities 52