Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

The concept of gradual release of responsibility is second nature to me when working with students in grades K-12, but in my new role teaching graduate students in an education technology program, I am struggling to model so many of the practices I expect these teachers to use in their own classrooms.

Teaching 163

Teaching Education Learning Syllabus 163

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments. You might be surprised by what you learn. Use formative assessment.

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

What’s it like going from one course that simply posts a syllabus in the LMS to another that makes more robust use of the tools and features? Clear labels and categories make navigation easy, and having everything accessible, especially the syllabus, lecture materials, and study guides, was a recurring preference. 

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

No one disagrees with the importance of the visual in communicating. Certificates Certificates acknowledge a significant student achievement such as completion of a class or achieving a grade-specific standard. The problem usually is creating it. Select from a scored brochure template, then add detail to each of the six panels.

Syllabus 171

Syllabus Knowledge Achievement Math 171

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Collaborative syllabus design: During the first class, engage students in setting community and classroom norms and goals. A co-created syllabus session fosters accountability and trust, as students feel ownership of the course structure (Cook-Sather et al., 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 112

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 112

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

They can also connect with a student, which allows them to request access to the student’s academic and financial information, such as midterm grades or financial aid details. Helping first-gen students and their families navigate college shows great potential, but are those really the users who are logging in to check on grades?

Syllabus 151

Syllabus Exams Instructors Study 151

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The updated syllabus will front-load teaching and learning about the social justice movements that may be selected for the collaboration. The SSC syllabus will be re-conceptualized to accommodate the valuable collaborative project learning experience. To that end, we will ensure uniformity in the weighting and expectations next time.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Science History Communication 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Five strategies to foster sense of belonging Be caring and authentic: Syllabus policies and language, as well as introductory comments on the first day of class, set the tone for an entire term. The good news is that research points us to several aspects of inclusive and supportive classroom environments that positively impact belongingness.

Syllabus 130

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments. You might be surprised by what you learn. Use formative assessment.

Teaching 107

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 107

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. Introductions and low-stake interactions in the syllabus, in your communications, and in class can reduce intimidation and help students get ready to learn. Express care for your students in your descriptions, communications, and policies. Start strong.

Teaching 97

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 97

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Communicate Expectations Early and Often Millet stressed that it’s imperative for faculty to set definitions and guidelines early about academic honesty, and regularly communicate those expectations to students. Don’t wait until you start seeing people cheating to say something about it.”

Academic Integrity 140

Academic Integrity Exams Assignments Instructors 140

Edsurge

JULY 30, 2018

Redesigning the Syllabus to Reflect the Learning Journey - Mark Engstrom, head of middle and upper school at Allen Academy in Bryan, Texas, shares an encouraging story about rethinking curriculum to encourage “students to make decisions and take a more active role as learners.”.

Learning 160

Learning Syllabus Interdisciplinary Blended Learning 160

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The updated syllabus will front-load teaching and learning about the social justice movements that may be selected for the collaboration. The SSC syllabus will be re-conceptualized to accommodate the valuable collaborative project learning experience. To that end, we will ensure uniformity in the weighting and expectations next time.

Syllabus 96

Syllabus Science History Communication 96

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Collaborative syllabus design: During the first class, engage students in setting community and classroom norms and goals. A co-created syllabus session fosters accountability and trust, as students feel ownership of the course structure (Cook-Sather et al., 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 96

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 96

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2021

And the entire goal of the project is really to raise awareness about communicating about our mental state and mental health. Instead each token proves the student passed the course and can contain unique details about how well the student did and information about the class, including the syllabus. 7 to 1.25, with 1 being adequate.

Textbooks 197

Textbooks Education Syllabus Writing 197

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The pressure students feel to get high grades and the pressure for teachers to give them are both real. In classrooms where teachers emphasize performance goals (errorless performance on tasks, points, and grades), students are more likely to cheat. The fact that AI detection tools are not foolproof (Fleckenstein et al.,

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

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. Provide frequent written and verbal reminders. This form of scaffolding mitigates course-related student distress (GCU, 2023).

Syllabus 93

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 93

Faculty Focus

JUNE 25, 2023

As a communication scholar, I began to practice what I’d taught about interpersonal and small group communication. As a communication scholar, I thought I knew pretty much all there was to know about human interaction. I embraced the idea of a flipped classroom prior to even hearing about it as a formal process.

Coaching 103

Coaching Syllabus Confidentiality Assignments 103

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

First Day Community building starts day one by laying a strong foundation. Ideally the entire first week of the course should be devoted to community building. Before any work on the course concepts starts, the focus should be on developing communication and trust in the classroom space.

Exams 115

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 115

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

The instructor typically arrives, distributes a syllabus outlining course policies and expectations, explains assignments and grading criteria, and may include a brief activity or icebreaker. It reframes the syllabus not as a fixed legal document, but as a living agreement shaped by both instructor expertise and student input.

Syllabus 100

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 100

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

The easiest way to start this segment is to use a graded, flipped simulation where students apply the application outside of class in that timeframe, with you testing the applied learning results using one concept per week. Anecdotally, adding TBL/PjBL modalities were too much for them to manage and there was too much group conflict.

Student Engagement 78

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 78

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

First Day Community building starts day one by laying a strong foundation. Ideally the entire first week of the course should be devoted to community building. Before any work on the course concepts starts, the focus should be on developing communication and trust in the classroom space.

Exams 109

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 109

Faculty Focus

JUNE 25, 2023

As a communication scholar, I began to practice what I’d taught about interpersonal and small group communication. As a communication scholar, I thought I knew pretty much all there was to know about human interaction. I embraced the idea of a flipped classroom prior to even hearing about it as a formal process.

Coaching 96

Coaching Syllabus Confidentiality Assignments 96

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

The instructor typically arrives, distributes a syllabus outlining course policies and expectations, explains assignments and grading criteria, and may include a brief activity or icebreaker. It reframes the syllabus not as a fixed legal document, but as a living agreement shaped by both instructor expertise and student input.

Syllabus 93

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 93

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2023

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of personal communication was held via phone, through the learning management system, or within emails. A powerful and needed faculty-student relationship was formed during times of virtual communication and was found to be a key to success for all.

Learning 111

Learning Syllabus Assignments Communication 111

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Keywords: Student partnerships, Asset-Based Mindset, Language Resources Introduction In educational contexts, English is often privileged as the language of communication and instruction. What does the language in the syllabus/assignment assume about students (e.g., 2024; Montenegro & Jankowski, 2017; Tinto, 2017; Winklemes, 2016).

Teaching 98

Teaching Instructors English Language 98

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. Identify and communicate the technical skills necessary for successful course participation to prepare students.

Feedback 114

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 114

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: Consider employing the notes column within your LMS grade book to reference and utilize student information gathered from the questionnaire. But why bother?

Instructors 114

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 114

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

No one disagrees with the importance of the visual in communicating. Certificates acknowledge a significant student achievement such as completion of a class or achieving a grade-specific standard. For the many students who communicate better with color and design than text, this is a critical skill to assessing their knowledge.

Knowledge 122

Knowledge Syllabus History Achievement 122

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. Identify and communicate the technical skills necessary for successful course participation to prepare students.

Feedback 105

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 105

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2019

However, students who ask for extra time on tests/projects, high levels (30%+) of extra credit, or to make up work weeks or months later, without having responded to any communications or requests for updates/accommodation needs… and still do not go to the Office of Accessibility… am I being a hard ass? How much do you bend?

Disabilities 123

Disabilities Students Assignments Syllabus 123

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Five strategies to foster sense of belonging Be caring and authentic: Syllabus policies and language, as well as introductory comments on the first day of class, set the tone for an entire term. The good news is that research points us to several aspects of inclusive and supportive classroom environments that positively impact belongingness.

Syllabus 89

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 89

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2023

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of personal communication was held via phone, through the learning management system, or within emails. A powerful and needed faculty-student relationship was formed during times of virtual communication and was found to be a key to success for all.

Learning 98

Learning Syllabus Assignments Communication 98

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: Consider employing the notes column within your LMS grade book to reference and utilize student information gathered from the questionnaire. But why bother?

Instructors 104

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 104

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

ChatGPT was just the first in a wave of new AI tools designed to mimic human communication via text. Should you redesign your academic integrity syllabus statement or does your current one suffice? This tool can write as well as humans”) and fear (“Wow…this tool can write as well as humans”).

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

ChatGPT was just the first in a wave of new AI tools designed to mimic human communication via text. Should you redesign your academic integrity syllabus statement or does your current one suffice? This tool can write as well as humans”) and fear (“Wow…this tool can write as well as humans”).

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

Cultural Inquiry Questions specific to cultural inquiry can convey to students our awareness of society as a multicultural space and can communicate our commitment to honoring their humanity first and foremost. Some common expectations students have shared with me include: “Please grade my work in a timely manner.” “I

Instructors 105

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 105