Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Often, collaborative experiences are assigned without careful regard for the collaborative culture they aim to cultivate. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1512 (1), 29–45. Behavioral Sciences,12 (12), 511. Achieving meaningful collaborative experiences demands specific considerations that are frequently disregarded.

Culture 130

Culture Syllabus Critical Thinking Intelligence 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

The following includes a few strategies and examples to ensure clarity: A clear, inclusive syllabus with a course calendar of class activities, routines, materials, links to rubrics, etc. Clear expectations for all assignments, homework, activities, etc. Wisner, 2022). A clear agenda for each class.

Syllabus 97

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 97

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

From Curiosity to Campuswide Inquiry The project began in two large general education courses I teach at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: FSHN 101: The Science of Food and FSHN 120: Contemporary Nutrition. A reworded syllabus, an anonymous feedback survey, or a mid-semester check-in can shift a students entire trajectory.

Disabilities 53

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Feedback 53

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

It’s easier to provide a syllabus with structured projects and assignments that have assigned due dates and clear grading parameters. By placing the structure in the purpose of the assignment, I opened up more possibilities. There were my guidelines.

Teaching 163

Teaching Education Learning Syllabus 163

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2019

It’s a rediscovery of uninterrupted reading,” Peña-Guzman said last Friday while pulling up slides about the assigned readings. David Peña-Guzman Peña-Guzman researches the philosophy of science, technology and other subjects. His answer is simply class participation, plus in-class and take-home writing assignments.

Reading 163

Reading Teaching Lecturing Syllabus 163

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Often, collaborative experiences are assigned without careful regard for the collaborative culture they aim to cultivate. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1512 (1), 29–45. Behavioral Sciences,12 (12), 511. Achieving meaningful collaborative experiences demands specific considerations that are frequently disregarded.

Culture 109

Culture Syllabus Critical Thinking Intelligence 109

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010). McDonough, M., Okoroafor, N., Teachers College Press.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

These questions draw from information on the syllabus (which they are provided with the week before we meet) as well as general trivia like what’s Netflix’s most watched series, what is the most desired corporate stock, etc. But I do try to make those assignments as engaging as possible. Newbury, Peter. PeterNewbury.org.

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

These questions draw from information on the syllabus (which they are provided with the week before we meet) as well as general trivia like what’s Netflix’s most watched series, what is the most desired corporate stock, etc. But I do try to make those assignments as engaging as possible. Newbury, Peter. PeterNewbury.org.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 13, 2023

These lessons include: Integrating self-care and self-awareness Demonstrating a heartfelt, compassionate, and generous approach Developing perspective Ensuring relevance and application to assignments Self-care and self-awareness “Your body is like day-old rice. If the assignment did not align, I deleted it.

Teaching 119

Teaching Assignments Syllabus Counselling 119

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

One theme on building critical consciousness explored in our program is the presence of implicit linguistic biases in course syllabi and assignment designs. What does the language in the syllabus/assignment assume about students (e.g., language choices for turning in assignments? would be in serious trouble.

Teaching 98

Teaching Instructors English Language 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

First, I told students via my syllabus that if I received a report saying a paper had AI content, they could be considered to be cheating if they could not provide proof of authorship. Popular Science. Viewing student progress (draft) for an assignment. link] student-progress-draft-for-an-assignment/idi-p/374977 Verson history.

Academic Integrity 116

Academic Integrity Essay Plagiarism History 116

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

For example: designing and promoting the use of a syllabus template, aligning objectives with outcomes, promoting multimodal teaching, offering professional development workshops, serving on faculty committees, implementing accreditation standards, publishing articles, and scheduling specialized one-on-ones with faculty. References Binder, M.

Schools 122

Schools Authentic Assessment Syllabus Evaluation 122

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2018

Every student is assigned a tutor who is available to answer questions if needed. These include hard science, math, and math-intensive classes like macroeconomics. pick your teacher and section (if available) and then upload your syllabus. Practice questions monitor understanding to see if you’re ready for summative tests.

Textbooks 94

Textbooks Exams Syllabus Essay 94

Faculty Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

First, I told students via my syllabus that if I received a report saying a paper had AI content, they could be considered to be cheating if they could not provide proof of authorship. Popular Science. Viewing student progress (draft) for an assignment. link] student-progress-draft-for-an-assignment/idi-p/374977 Verson history.

Academic Integrity 111

Academic Integrity Essay Plagiarism History 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Students always take four courses, and the faculty have designed the assignments and the courses around themes. That includes humanities, social science, STEM and communications, but all of those classes are maybe working on the senses for six weeks or immigration for eight weeks. This is what we're calling an integrated curriculum.

Education 161

Education Syllabus Communication Faculty Development 161

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Each assignment should have a clear purpose, a description of the task, and associated criteria for how the work will be graded. Be clear with students about the purpose of office hours in the syllabus and each time an invitation is extended to join you. We should bring that same emphasis on transparency into office hours.

Students 116

Students Syllabus Assignments Evaluation 116

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

Humanize to Optimize The main focus of humanized teaching is to apply learning science and culturally responsive teaching to the world of asynchronous online courses with the goal of creating an inclusive, equitable class climate for all students. I would love for you to provide feedback on my graded assignments.” “I

Instructors 108

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 108

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

With $90M awarded to OpenStax which was received from the National Science Foundation to enhance their library, I’m sure the resources will only get better. From a Pokémon-themed syllabus to a ‘Squid Games’ escape room, she loves integrating pop culture into her assignments to make learning fun and memorable.

Textbooks 115

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 115

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

Humanize to Optimize The main focus of humanized teaching is to apply learning science and culturally responsive teaching to the world of asynchronous online courses with the goal of creating an inclusive, equitable class climate for all students. I would love for you to provide feedback on my graded assignments.” “I

Instructors 105

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 105

Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

The syllabus is structured to inspire confidence and courage. They write brief papers and give short oral reports, building skills and stamina they eventually will need to complete and present a capstone research project, their final assignment before they graduate. She was preparing to audition for a performing arts scholarship.

Students 178

Students Art Essay Interdisciplinary 178

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

For example: designing and promoting the use of a syllabus template, aligning objectives with outcomes, promoting multimodal teaching, offering professional development workshops, serving on faculty committees, implementing accreditation standards, publishing articles, and scheduling specialized one-on-ones with faculty. References Binder, M.

Schools 104

Schools Authentic Assessment Syllabus Evaluation 104

Faculty Focus

JULY 27, 2023

They provide a quick way to access a webpage that could be the syllabus, a poll, a list of resources, or a shared online space for a brainstorming activity. Then, the instructor proceeds to conduct a short lecture where course materials such as the syllabus, slides, or videos might be shared with everyone through a QR code (see Figure 1).

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Syllabus Students Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

Should you redesign your academic integrity syllabus statement or does your current one suffice? Should you change the way you give exams and design assignments? Redesigning assignments can reduce the potential for cheating with AI. Redesigning assignments can reduce the potential for cheating with AI.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

Should you redesign your academic integrity syllabus statement or does your current one suffice? Should you change the way you give exams and design assignments? Redesigning assignments can reduce the potential for cheating with AI. Redesigning assignments can reduce the potential for cheating with AI.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

With $90M awarded to OpenStax which was received from the National Science Foundation to enhance their library, I’m sure the resources will only get better. From a Pokémon-themed syllabus to a ‘Squid Games’ escape room, she loves integrating pop culture into her assignments to make learning fun and memorable.

Textbooks 95

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 95

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instead of assigning grades, ungrading focuses on other methods of assessment and feedback that emphasize learning, growth, and personal development (Clark & Talbert, 2023). Tips Tip 1: Define and describe in your syllabus. For example, you could use engagement, assignments, and tests/quizzes. 8 vs. 10 points).

Syllabus 52

Syllabus Instructors Feedback Assignments 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

Our class, “Banned Books and School Policy,” related to education, of course, but also touched on sociology, political science, history, English literature, religion, and public policy. Include raucous and hands-on learning experiences One of the culminating assignments for the class was an in-class, highly structured debate.

Critical Thinking 79

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary History Syllabus 79

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

From Curiosity to Campuswide Inquiry The project began in two large general education courses I teach at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: FSHN 101: The Science of Food and FSHN 120: Contemporary Nutrition. A reworded syllabus, an anonymous feedback survey, or a mid-semester check-in can shift a students entire trajectory.

Disabilities 64

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Feedback 64

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Enhancing a sense of belonging in the classroom August 9, 2023 Dr. Anisa Hansen Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Drake University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

Peer Review 52

Peer Review Syllabus Assignments Participation 52

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Today, OpenStax—part tech startup, part publishing house, part cognitive science research lab—has a library of three dozen titles. Since professors typically require use of these tools to participate in class, students complain that they are essentially being charged to turn in their assignments. colleges use at least one.

Textbooks 119

Textbooks Instructors History Syllabus 119

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Some people might just say, "No, these are assignments that are useful." The stuff isn't rocket science. Once that's there, I think the ways that it comes across, it can be as early as in my syllabus and on our LMS site. In my non-majors Intro course, those sorts of things are awfully time consuming. You have to actually care.

Teaching 109

Teaching Lecturing Evaluation Syllabus 109

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Implementation and Strategies The first year I utilized cogen, I integrated these dialogues into my syllabus. Depending on the size of the class and how often you meet, you could assign students one or two cogen sessions for 30 to 60 minutes. Applications of teaching practices espoused by the learning sciences to higher education.

Teaching 52

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Problem-Based Learning 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 12, 2025

This community produces short, impactful educational content on everything from science facts to mental health tips. Classroom Integration: Many schools now assign TED Talks as homework or discussion starters. How Algorithms Create Learning Paths (Without a Syllabus) At their core, social media algorithms aim to keep users engaged.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Textbooks 52

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The topics must be arranged into a logical sequence and the course developer has to determine how many class sessions to assign to each one. This helps to promote the creation of assignments that gradually become more challenging. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, (C), 100. Bordelon, D. Where Have We Been?

Course Design 60

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 60

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The topics must be arranged into a logical sequence and the course developer has to determine how many class sessions to assign to each one. This helps to promote the creation of assignments that gradually become more challenging. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, (C), 100. Bordelon, D. Where Have We Been?

Course Design 59

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 59

Edsurge

JULY 25, 2019

Which book is assigned most often in colleges around the world? That's something that hasn't really been knowable, since no one's been able to collect every syllabus out there and analyze the reading lists on them to see what pops as the top ranked. The larger the dot on the map, the more often it's assigned in a course.

Syllabus 119

Syllabus Textbooks Assignments Education 119