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The Benefits of Online Learning Are Also Its Weaknesses. That’s Where Advisors Help.

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Advisors can help students establish healthy work habits by sending helpful advice for meeting deadlines before classes begin such as: Plan ahead: Get a “lay of the land” of the course by reading the syllabus. Advisors can coach their students in how to approach an instructor and how to frame a question that gets at what they need.

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3 Tips For Keeping Class Content Current (Even If You Use Multiple Learning Management Systems)

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I know Canvas much better, since I use it both as a professor and in coaching faculty. I grew tired of uploading the syllabus as a file within our LMS, only to need to upload a new version every single semester. I then found myself needing to send out a revised syllabus to her and once again having to upload a revision to the LMS.

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The case for ChatGPT as the ultimate educator’s toolkit

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On the flip side, others assert that ChatGPT is a major step toward equity that could democratize learning for all, providing equitable access to knowledge and personalized coaching and support that used to only be available to more wealthy and privileged students.

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Coachin’ in the Classroom

Faculty Focus

And then came coach training. As with teaching, I came to coaching late. I was skeptical about the role of coaching at first. I discovered that coaching is “partnering with [students] in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. I had to find out.

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Coachin’ in the Classroom

Faculty Focus

And then came coach training. As with teaching, I came to coaching late. I was skeptical about the role of coaching at first. I discovered that coaching is “partnering with [students] in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. I had to find out.

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Inclusive Teaching Begins with Authenticity

Faculty Focus

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. A big part of my job of coaching faculty is to ask them to pause for a second and explore the problem. Introductions and low-stake interactions in the syllabus, in your communications, and in class can reduce intimidation and help students get ready to learn. Start strong.

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Inclusive Teaching Begins with Authenticity

Faculty Focus

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. A big part of my job of coaching faculty is to ask them to pause for a second and explore the problem. Introductions and low-stake interactions in the syllabus, in your communications, and in class can reduce intimidation and help students get ready to learn. Start strong.