Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There are times when course material can unexpectedly ignite charged classroom discussions that leave both students and teachers feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. It is incumbent upon instructors to approach these types of discussions with care by creating a classroom atmosphere based on respect, open dialogue, and active engagement.

Discussions 111

Discussions Instructors Beliefs Education 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

However, the classroom is not immune to the challenges of the wider world. Increasingly, instructors report difficulty maintaining students attention, citing ever-present distractions like smartphones, laptops, and a relentless stream of digital notifications. Yet these are not the only factors at play.

Syllabus 103

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 103

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

Part 1 of this series is available here: [link] This is the second article on Teaching through Translation, based on material adapted from the work I presented on in, Teaching across Cultures (Shaw 2021, used with permission). The notion of what is funny varies from culture to culture. References: Shaw, P. Dahlfred, K.

Teaching 106

Teaching Lecturing Language Languages 106

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

Part 1 of this series is available here: [link] This is the second article on Teaching through Translation, based on material adapted from the work I presented on in, Teaching across Cultures (Shaw 2021, used with permission). The notion of what is funny varies from culture to culture. References: Shaw, P. Dahlfred, K.

Teaching 104

Teaching Lecturing Language Languages 104

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

However, the classroom is not immune to the challenges of the wider world. Increasingly, instructors report difficulty maintaining students attention, citing ever-present distractions like smartphones, laptops, and a relentless stream of digital notifications. Yet these are not the only factors at play.

Syllabus 96

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 96

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

Utilize a multitude of learning activities and methods to engage students Instructors should utilize a multitude of learning activities and provide students with assistance as they become more proficient using learning styles within their comfort zone. This offers a valid explanation on why teaching with one style is counterintuitive.

Learning Styles 111

Learning Styles Instructors Education Learning 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Back channels give students the opportunity to have their own conversations, to share questions and comments, and, yes, memes and jokes that, in our experience, are a strategy that allow students to shape the culture of the classroom. They also allow instructors to generate a steady stream of signals we can use to support our students.

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Proper preparation of both my course content and my attitude towards teaching that day is part of creating a positive classroom culture. What I have found most helpful is not just their advice on classroom management or assignment designit is the candid conversations about their own experiences.

Teachers 73

Teachers Instructors Students Assignments 73

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

Oftentimes, students form judgements about their courses and their instructors within the opening minutes of class (Roberto, 2021), so I wanted to “wow” them and encourage them to feel connected to me by sharing some personal information. So, I moved onto showing them the “About Your Instructor” icon in our LMS.

Student Engagement 115

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 115

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

By slowly but surely building a club-wide culture of trust and support through thousands of imperceptible moments, all leading to their inevitable conclusion. A metacognitive retrieval practice intervention to improve undergraduates’ monitoring and control processes and use of performance feedback for classroom learning. Fraser, D.

Feedback 126

Feedback Course Design Assignments Evaluation 126

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

Utilize a multitude of learning activities and methods to engage students Instructors should utilize a multitude of learning activities and provide students with assistance as they become more proficient using learning styles within their comfort zone. This offers a valid explanation on why teaching with one style is counterintuitive.

Learning Styles 93

Learning Styles Instructors Education Learning 93

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Back channels give students the opportunity to have their own conversations, to share questions and comments, and, yes, memes and jokes that, in our experience, are a strategy that allow students to shape the culture of the classroom. They also allow instructors to generate a steady stream of signals we can use to support our students.

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

By slowly but surely building a club-wide culture of trust and support through thousands of imperceptible moments, all leading to their inevitable conclusion. A metacognitive retrieval practice intervention to improve undergraduates’ monitoring and control processes and use of performance feedback for classroom learning. Fraser, D.

Feedback 111

Feedback Course Design Assignments Evaluation 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

Oftentimes, students form judgements about their courses and their instructors within the opening minutes of class (Roberto, 2021), so I wanted to “wow” them and encourage them to feel connected to me by sharing some personal information. So, I moved onto showing them the “About Your Instructor” icon in our LMS.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

For example, I was definitely on the “Barbie” train after enjoying the cultural “femomenon” from Greta Gerwig last summer and decided to adopt that theme for my syllabus (and I had a blast doing it and carrying the theme throughout the whole semester). Carry your playful spirit throughout the semester by incorporating play wherever possible.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

For example, I was definitely on the “Barbie” train after enjoying the cultural “femomenon” from Greta Gerwig last summer and decided to adopt that theme for my syllabus (and I had a blast doing it and carrying the theme throughout the whole semester). Carry your playful spirit throughout the semester by incorporating play wherever possible.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Cal Matters

MAY 14, 2025

All around the open-air campus, murals tell the story of the regions multi-cultural heritage, especially its Mexican and Chicano roots. That celebration of culture is a direct response to a history of adversity, Lamas said. Teachers and staff greet each other with mucho gusto instead of hello.

Middle School 95

Middle School Middle School Counselling Schools 95

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It is a nice balance of learning and pop-culture. Students continue to keep in touch with one another, leaning on each other for tips on which classes/instructors to take next, which schools to transfer to, etc. Thompson loves being in the classroom and is known for her innovative and engaging teaching methods.

Exams 115

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 115

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Proper preparation of both my course content and my attitude towards teaching that day is part of creating a positive classroom culture. What I have found most helpful is not just their advice on classroom management or assignment designit is the candid conversations about their own experiences.

Teachers 54

Teachers Instructors Students Assignments 54

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 17, 2023

Decluttering your workspace can be used as a technique to reduce stress and manage your time better. Time management experts and seasoned online instructors encourage faculty to be pro-active in managing their workload and workspace (Kondo 2015; Rubin 2009; Shi, Bonk & Magjunka 2006). References Berg, M. &

eLearning 111

eLearning Interdisciplinary Plagiarism Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It is a nice balance of learning and pop-culture. Students continue to keep in touch with one another, leaning on each other for tips on which classes/instructors to take next, which schools to transfer to, etc. Thompson loves being in the classroom and is known for her innovative and engaging teaching methods.

Exams 110

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 110

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 17, 2023

Decluttering your workspace can be used as a technique to reduce stress and manage your time better. Time management experts and seasoned online instructors encourage faculty to be pro-active in managing their workload and workspace (Kondo 2015; Rubin 2009; Shi, Bonk & Magjunka 2006). References. Berg, M. &

eLearning 98

eLearning Interdisciplinary Plagiarism Assignments 98

Elevate k12

APRIL 24, 2025

Understand the Academic Impact of Staffing Gaps When a certified teacher is missing from the classroom, the impact goes far beyond lesson plans and classroom management. With the right supports and certified instructors, virtual teaching can provide outcomes comparable to traditional staffing models.

Students 85

Students Assignments Exams Science 85