Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It has been estimated that college students across the globe devote in excess of a billion hours per year to “disposable” assignments (Wiley, 2016). Moving from essential to “renewable” assignments means that the students see the tasks as sufficiently meaningful to be kept and even passed on to others. What a waste!

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

A clear description of grading policies in your syllabus A transparent, clear list/description of all assignments and deadlines directly in syllabus Clear verbal and written directions for all course assignments, activities, and assessments Clear communications, instructions, and feedback. Provide frequent written and verbal reminders.

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 131

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The nature of jobs changing over time has created some changes in the adult learning population. I also think we are seeing a much more culturally and ethnically diverse population of adult learners who we are working together to serve in broad ways to enhance their learning. So probably we're going to try that.

Students 165

Students Testing Knowledge Assignments 165

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

A clear description of grading policies in your syllabus A transparent, clear list/description of all assignments and deadlines directly in syllabus Clear verbal and written directions for all course assignments, activities, and assessments Clear communications, instructions, and feedback. Provide frequent written and verbal reminders.

Syllabus 96

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 96

Faculty Focus

MAY 16, 2023

One thing that most educators can agree on is that methods of teaching and learning ought to be revisited—AI must be embraced and the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and culturally response pedagogies no longer remain a choice. It is the source of teaching and learning that is overlooked by most educators.

Learning Styles 116

Learning Styles Teaching Feedback Teachers 116

Faculty Focus

MAY 16, 2023

One thing that most educators can agree on is that methods of teaching and learning ought to be revisited—AI must be embraced and the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and culturally response pedagogies no longer remain a choice. It is the source of teaching and learning that is overlooked by most educators.

Learning Styles 98

Learning Styles Teaching Feedback Teachers 98