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

To learn about innovations in adult education, EdSurge invited Meg Benke, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at SUNY Empire State, for a live online discussion as part of our series of video town halls called EdSurge Live. The weekly discussions, they're asynchronous but I gave them a due date.

Students 172

Students Testing Knowledge Assignments 172

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 98

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 16, 2023

The Brazilian educator and philosopher, Paulo Freire, believed in a collaborative approach to education, where both the educator and the learner contribute to the learning process. Activists prefer learning by doing hands-on activities, or experiential learning opportunities.

Learning Styles 116

Learning Styles Teaching Feedback Teachers 116

Faculty Focus

MAY 16, 2023

The Brazilian educator and philosopher, Paulo Freire, believed in a collaborative approach to education, where both the educator and the learner contribute to the learning process. Activists prefer learning by doing hands-on activities, or experiential learning opportunities.

Learning Styles 98

Learning Styles Teaching Feedback Teachers 98