Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

It’s a game-changing shift,” says Marc Watkins, a lecturer of writing and rhetoric at the University of Mississippi and director of the university’s AI Summer Institute for Teachers of Writing. Some educators worry that it will keep students from paying attention. That’s going to be a real time saver for faculty,” he predicts.

Lecturing 216

Lecturing Education Assignments Syllabus 216

Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2016

There are multiple Black Lives Matter curricula that have been developed nationally, such as the 2016 Syllabus from Professor Frank Leon Roberts at NYU , and in Rhode Island, this resource library from Breakthrough Providence. Christopher Emdin’s book, “ For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood.

Culture 167

Culture Education Syllabus Attention 167

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

The first day or week of the semester is often referred to as what students call “syllabus week,” because professors typically spend the first day of class reviewing the syllabus—interject a big yawn here. At this point, I still have not reviewed the syllabus with them and instead begin a community building activity.

Student Engagement 116

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 116

Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2024

The unusual idea seems in some ways like a publicity stunt to call attention to a the academic major it offers in artificial intelligence — and local TV news stations pounced on the notion that nonhuman classmates would be participating side-by-side in hybrid college classes with T-shirt-clad young people.

Intelligence 212

Intelligence Syllabus Feedback Assignments 212

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2024

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. But as I write this article in mid-December, the reality is there are papers and projects to grade, events to attend, holidays to celebrate, and a short break before spring courses commence. I highly recommend their work.

Syllabus 109

Syllabus Exams Course Outline Attention 109

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2019

On the first day of class, students read an article in the Guardian about the ways that apps, social media and other technology are designed to grab and hold on to our attention. His answer is simply class participation, plus in-class and take-home writing assignments. This is also a [socioeconomic] class issue.

Reading 162

Reading Teaching Lecturing Syllabus 162

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2024

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. But as I write this article in mid-December, the reality is there are papers and projects to grade, events to attend, holidays to celebrate, and a short break before spring courses commence. I highly recommend their work.

Syllabus 97

Syllabus Exams Course Outline Attention 97

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

The first day or week of the semester is often referred to as what students call “syllabus week,” because professors typically spend the first day of class reviewing the syllabus—interject a big yawn here. At this point, I still have not reviewed the syllabus with them and instead begin a community building activity.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 98

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Sarah Cavanaugh, author of The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion (2016) , describes how we can energize our students’ learning by heightening curiosity, encouraging mindfulness and capturing learners’ attention.

Attention 114

Attention Syllabus Students Coaching 114

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 17, 2023

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. But as I write this article in mid-December, the reality is there are papers and projects to grade, events to attend, holidays to celebrate, and a short break before spring courses commence. I highly recommend their work.

Exams 110

Exams Syllabus Course Outline Attention 110

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

After four decades of such reflection, I am keenly aware that understanding effective teaching strategies, the students I serve, and how learning works requires my constant attention. The good news is that research points us to several aspects of inclusive and supportive classroom environments that positively impact belongingness.

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 17, 2023

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. But as I write this article in mid-December, the reality is there are papers and projects to grade, events to attend, holidays to celebrate, and a short break before spring courses commence. I highly recommend their work.

Exams 105

Exams Syllabus Course Outline Attention 105

Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

A dozen or so students are gathered virtually in a Zoom room, inhaling and exhaling and summoning their attention for a brisk lunchtime lesson filled with music and poetry. It teaches the basics of critical thinking, research and academic writing. They want to read and write and think. The course is called Transformations.

Students 172

Students Art Essay Interdisciplinary 172

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

This tool can write as well as humans”) and fear (“Wow…this tool can write as well as humans”). Should you redesign your academic integrity syllabus statement or does your current one suffice? Politicians are using ChatGPT to write bills (e.g., “ AI wrote a bill to regulate AI. Ted Lieu wants Congress to pass it ”).

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

This tool can write as well as humans”) and fear (“Wow…this tool can write as well as humans”). Should you redesign your academic integrity syllabus statement or does your current one suffice? Politicians are using ChatGPT to write bills (e.g., “ AI wrote a bill to regulate AI. Ted Lieu wants Congress to pass it ”).

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

and they pay special attention as I detail each step. Now the reason they are confused could be due to an error in the writing rather than a shortfall in their understanding. 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

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2019

How I figure it, there are a list of things I find reasonable for all students—letting them stand or wiggle when they are having problems with attention or sleepiness, taking extra time to answer questions for assignments and projects, moving at a pace that is comfortable for the slowest in the group when we are on-the-move for class, etc.

Disabilities 128

Disabilities Students Assignments Syllabus 128

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

After four decades of such reflection, I am keenly aware that understanding effective teaching strategies, the students I serve, and how learning works requires my constant attention. The good news is that research points us to several aspects of inclusive and supportive classroom environments that positively impact belongingness.

Syllabus 100

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 100

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

and they pay special attention as I detail each step. Now the reason they are confused could be due to an error in the writing rather than a shortfall in their understanding. 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 99

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 99

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 29, 2023

Then write a press release or design a news report video to inform others about what they learned. Online instruction might look like: An interactive online lecture with multiple means of engagement (synchronous): As you present students with new information, give them multiple opportunities to showcase their attention and engagement (e.g.,

Blended Learning 132

Blended Learning Lecturing Education Learning 132

Faculty Focus

JUNE 13, 2023

Quickly, I learned to prioritize projects and say no to initiatives not able to be given the attention needed. I needed to find ways to provide feedback to improve their writing, presentations, and assignments while not contributing to their stress. With multiple doctor visits each week, I needed to rest, exercise, and meditate.

Teaching 119

Teaching Assignments Syllabus Counselling 119

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 29, 2023

Then write a press release or design a news report video to inform others about what they learned. Online instruction might look like: An interactive online lecture with multiple means of engagement (synchronous): As you present students with new information, give them multiple opportunities to showcase their attention and engagement (e.g.,

Blended Learning 98

Blended Learning Lecturing Education Learning 98

EAB

JUNE 8, 2023

AI is the latest and one of the most revolutionary among these breakthroughs , making it a strategic concern that requires leadership attention. Rather than chasing this unachievable goal of stopping student use of AI, institutions must redesign assessments (e.g.,

Plagiarism 52

Plagiarism Instructors Evaluation Academic Integrity 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 12, 2025

That means higher attention spans and deeper retention. How Algorithms Create Learning Paths (Without a Syllabus) At their core, social media algorithms aim to keep users engaged. Teaching Digital Literacy: The New Core Subject In the 20th century, literacy meant reading and writing. But thats only part of the picture.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Textbooks 52

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

But sometimes, these skills are just as important as a doctor’s attention to a patient’s needs. His attitude and attention helped snap my grandmother out of her detached state and engaged her in a conversation. The syllabus is great way to show your positive and encouraging bedside manner to the class.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 111

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Decolonize my syllabus , decolonize my curriculum, decolonize my classroom—for some time now, the term “decolonization” has been the buzzword around campus, as students and certain faculty demand inclusion and diversity in education. If we pay attention, there are insights here that can guide us to radical pedagogical intervention.

Lecturing 217

Lecturing Education Learning Knowledge 217

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2021

Decolonize my syllabus , decolonize my curriculum, decolonize my classroom—for some time now, the term “decolonization” has been the buzzword around campus, as students and certain faculty demand inclusion and diversity in education. If we pay attention, there are insights here that can guide us to radical pedagogical intervention.

Lecturing 200

Lecturing Education Learning Knowledge 200

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

But sometimes, these skills are just as important as a doctor’s attention to a patient’s needs. His attitude and attention helped snap my grandmother out of her detached state and engaged her in a conversation. The syllabus is great way to show your positive and encouraging bedside manner to the class.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 98

Edsurge

JANUARY 1, 2018

How a Flipped Syllabus, Twitter and YouTube Made This Professor Teacher of the Year How do you win Faculty Member of the Year 13 times in a row? In a Q&A, Boyer discusses his flipped syllabus, integrating technology into course design, and why an easy A requires a lot of hard work.

Syllabus 128

Syllabus Lecturing Assignments Course Design 128

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Because maybe one of the best ways to call broader attention to the serious issues we talk about each week on this podcast is through a bit of humor. Today we’re going to talk to three different writing professors with something to say about satire. One is the author of an acclaimed academic satire. We start with Julie Schumacher.

English 123

English Writing Culture Syllabus 123

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Boyer uses a “flipped syllabus” in which students' final grades are based on the points they've earned—not lost—throughout the semester. Boyer uses a “flipped syllabus” in which students' final grades are based on the points they've earned—not lost—throughout the semester. He loved the scope and implications of his subject.

Syllabus 143

Syllabus Quizzes Lecturing Assignments 143