Edsurge

MAY 29, 2020

Here are summaries of the four essential elements of successful online courses, according to the playbook. Course Design Instructors should ask themselves: What do you want students to learn in your course? Course Management Professors put a lot of effort into making a course.

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Course Evaluations Instructors Evaluation Universal Design 202

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

Author Thomas Arnett, an education researcher at the Institute, noted that “ if you align your funding with impact, you are better positioned to design systems that support teacher-led instruction.” The course, Effective Conversation in the Classroom, launches in August with three online sessions.

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Teaching Exams Disabilities Learning 183

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of online education, the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications online graduate programs (UF CJC Online) stands at the forefront of innovation and quality. The course template is a key factor in the QM course review process as it ensures consistency in course design.

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Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 111

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

When it comes to learning, engagement is influenced by a learner's level of motivation, focus and cognitive ability as well as online course design and a teacher's decisions regarding facilitation style. Quick communication builds connection. Video feedback is also effective in building a connection with learners.

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Motivation Education Learning Feedback 218

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It is quite possible to increase the number of seats in a well-designed online class, but for online instructors to build and facilitate student centered courses based on active learning and inclusive pedagogy, there are some important considerations. This is not possible online, so instructors need to increase communication efforts.

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Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Careful Course Design It starts with the digital course design process. For that reason, Matthews is not a fan of distance learning programs that outsource course design and accompanying library resources to online program managers , or OPMs. “I Chat gets hit pretty hard.

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eLearning Course Design Students Distance Learning 162

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The emerging field of Learner Experience Design or LX design is about balancing the need for quality course design with the central role of human interaction in online learning. It’s a collaborative process that engages faculty in the design and improvement of online courses.

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Blended Courses Instructors Evaluation Participation 166

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2025

When our students overcome obstacles in their learning due to our support and encouragement, or experience transformations from our well-constructed course design and subsequent instruction, we succeed in cultivating spaces where their success is made possible. Student success is teacher success.

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Students Motivation Feedback Communication 122

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

That may mean hiring more staff who have expertise in digital course design and instruction—and reevaluating whether to pay for help from outside companies or bring services in-house. This means institutions should communicate very clearly with students about what to expect from their hybrid programs, Simunich says.

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Hybrid Learning Hybrid Courses Learning Exams 192

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It is quite possible to increase the number of seats in a well-designed online class, but for online instructors to build and facilitate student centered courses based on active learning and inclusive pedagogy, there are some important considerations. This is not possible online, so instructors need to increase communication efforts.

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Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2021

Teachers enroll now in new online professional development courses designed to improve student achievement in reading and math. They will also learn strategies for communicating effectively with parents about student performance and growth and ways to use the universal measures with their colleagues. DURHAM, N.C.

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Teachers Education Math Achievement 130

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Learn more about the Six Red Marbles' Learning Experience Design team , and how they moved Boston College's courses online. The difference between good and great course designers is the ability to serve as the eyes of the students,” says Evenchik. “For They got their feet wet by creating a few lessons first. No problem.

Learning 141

Learning Gamification Course Design Textbooks 141

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2025

When our students overcome obstacles in their learning due to our support and encouragement, or experience transformations from our well-constructed course design and subsequent instruction, we succeed in cultivating spaces where their success is made possible. Student success is teacher success.

Students 111

Students Motivation Feedback Communication 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Faculty risk excluding certain students and impeding their ability to succeed when they aren’t intentional about design and facilitation. But simply sharing the correct answer skips the opportunity to let students continue constructing knowledge and practice communicating. What do we mean by an inclusive classroom?

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Instructors Multiple Choice Questions Course Design Discussions 145

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Connecting Connections The practice of connecting with students helps to minimize power dynamics , begins to establish trust, and opens communication pathways. Pro tip: Keep students informed about your availability and communication schedule. Consider preemptive intervention through regular outreach. But why bother? So, give it a try!

Instructors 116

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 116

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

April Millet, a learning designer at Penn State University, gave educators tips on how to do so last week at the 2018 OLC Accelerate conference in Orlando. Photo Credit: Tina Nazerian Consider Pedagogy and Course Design Safeguarding a course from cheating can come down to the very design of the course itself.

Academic Integrity 151

Academic Integrity Exams Assignments Instructors 151

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

The UDL requires that a learning environment includes multiple methods of engagement, multiple methods of representation to encompass a variety of learning styles, and multiple types of expression and communication tools (CAST, 2018).

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

The UDL requires that a learning environment includes multiple methods of engagement, multiple methods of representation to encompass a variety of learning styles, and multiple types of expression and communication tools (CAST, 2018).

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2017

Peripheral connections through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enable devices to track our movements and communicate faster to improve our productivity, fitness or health. So it stands to reason that using the term “smart” to describe the application of technology within college courses might have a similar connotation.

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Multiple Choice Questions Instructors Textbooks Feedback 135

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

The UDL requires that a learning environment includes multiple methods of engagement, multiple methods of representation to encompass a variety of learning styles, and multiple types of expression and communication tools (CAST, 2018).

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 111

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

This September, twenty years after I entered high school, my colleagues and I at America Achieves rolled out “ Quest for Success ,” a free career exploration course designed to ensure students know about and are prepared for careers of the future.

Students 164

Students Attention Textbooks Assignments 164

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Connecting Connections The practice of connecting with students helps to minimize power dynamics , begins to establish trust, and opens communication pathways. Pro tip: Keep students informed about your availability and communication schedule. Consider preemptive intervention through regular outreach. But why bother? So, give it a try!

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2018

If you’ve ever communicated solely with facial expressions, gestures and onomatopoeia, then you understand their value. Students without opportunities to use their target languages in their own communities can use Verbling to chat with native speakers. Wearables and translators are undoubtedly handy tools. They make life easier.

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Language Languages Failure English 157

Faculty Focus

MARCH 19, 2023

For example, written papers and class discussion are assignments that can be used to aid students in reflecting on each stage of the design thinking process (Clark & Brennan, 1991; Grandzol & Grandzol, 2006; Wickam et al., A SWOT analysis The five stages of the Stanford Design Thinking Process were used to structure the course.

Course Design 116

Course Design Testing Feedback Assignments 116

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The final two columns are for teacher and mentor reflections and communications. I still did the same number of webinars, led the same number of discussions, and created the same number of online mini-courses. Personalization is now part of our course design process and is making its way into each and every one of our classes.

Teachers 164

Teachers Lecturing Blended Learning Students 164

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 12, 2025

Consideration 2: Identify the Learning Experience After reflecting on your course design, the second consideration is to identify the type of experience you want students to engage in that can help bridge the gap between theory and practice and determine how you will assess their success.

Learning 111

Learning Evaluation Students Course Design 111

Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2016

article reported that students of universities such as Stanford are spending over $100,000 collectively each semester on course materials that are already freely available to them on the thousands of library databases they don’t know they have access to. For instance, Cornell University saved.

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Textbooks Syllabus Course Design Communication 123

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Introductions and low-stake interactions in the syllabus, in your communications, and in class can reduce intimidation and help students get ready to learn. This helps students take ownership over their learning, course policies, and academic behaviors by charting a path to academic success, rather than the consequences for failure.

Teaching 122

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Access: Building Bridges to Opportunity Accessible Course Design Accessibility in online education goes beyond compliance with legal requirements. It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

The UDL requires that a learning environment includes multiple methods of engagement, multiple methods of representation to encompass a variety of learning styles, and multiple types of expression and communication tools (CAST, 2018).

Learning 92

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 92

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partners in their education. Journal of Intelligent Communication , 3(2) , 2031. Corwin Press. Rethinking Plagiarism in the Era of Generative AI.

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 123

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Instructors who use a Lightboard to teach difficult concepts to asynchronous online students also bring resident faculty expertise to the online space, non-dependent on the course facilitator. Jeff is passionate about learning and improving the quality of online course design and instruction to benefit returning adult learners.

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Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 12, 2025

Consideration 2: Identify the Learning Experience After reflecting on your course design, the second consideration is to identify the type of experience you want students to engage in that can help bridge the gap between theory and practice and determine how you will assess their success.

Learning 104

Learning Evaluation Students Course Design 104

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Access: Building Bridges to Opportunity Accessible Course Design Accessibility in online education goes beyond compliance with legal requirements. It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 19, 2023

For example, written papers and class discussion are assignments that can be used to aid students in reflecting on each stage of the design thinking process (Clark & Brennan, 1991; Grandzol & Grandzol, 2006; Wickam et al., A SWOT analysis The five stages of the Stanford Design Thinking Process were used to structure the course.

Course Design 98

Course Design Testing Feedback Assignments 98

Scholarly Teacher

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

How do you communicate these skills and their relationship to your course content to students? Generative AI and Your Assessments It is worth considering how easily generative AI could complete your course assessments. How does this shift in a world with widely available generative AI?

Ethics 102

Ethics Multidisciplinary Course Design Confidentiality 102

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Establish and maintain an inclusive community: During the first days of class, it is important to initiate an anonymous survey and a follow-up discussion about what makes students feel valued, seen, respected, included, challenged, and supported by the instructor and their peers. This type of intellectual rigor is desirable in course design.

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Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132