Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As with all course design choices, these ideas are not required for success; you are welcome to choose what feels authentic to your style. In a class, an example might be only having students submit a discussion board post for every assignment. For students: Allow for variety in the way students learn the information (e.g.,

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Course Design Teaching Instructors Motivation 91

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Reflecting on our approach to course design—particularly with attention to how we build community and cultivate belonging—couldn’t come at a more crucial time. Since the turn of the millennium, with the publication of How People Learn (Bransford et al.,1999), These questions can also be used as moments for teaching.

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

An online discussion platform called Piazza has taken off among faculty at the University of California at Berkeley in recent years. Professors can easily integrate the platform into an LMS, allow students to engage with one another and course material online, and faculty see data on how student are learning.

Discussions 123

Discussions Education Learning Course Design 123

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

While it might seem like a simple transition to post slides or a recorded lecture online, teachers need to be intentional with course design to effectively mirror what students experienced in the classroom and make the transition as smooth and successful as possible. Online education is fairly synonymous with asynchronous learning.

eLearning 268

eLearning Quizzes Textbooks Fairness 268

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2015

Or, is there high-quality feedback that deepens and furthers learning – something arguably Google still does not do? The point is, of course, that you probably can Google every single concept you currently teach and your students know this well. Kitchen table pedagogy. We might reference this phenomenon as “kitchen table” pedagogy.

Teaching 280

Teaching Course Design Internet Instructors 280

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

Recent class discussions have focused on the difficulties of getting through to students without in-person contact, especially during a time of enormous stress. Thankfully, research into online learning can provide us with a starting point to make sure our students continue to be engaged in the process of learning.

Motivation 218

Motivation Education Learning Feedback 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2019

It’s clear to me that the course design–how I lay out the mix of resources, homework, classwork, and more–affects how students absorb and share knowledge. One of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors knows a lot about how course design impacts learning. All of this starts with a good course design.

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Course Design Students Exams Feedback 83

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2020

“Those weekly face-to-face sessions are as much about seeing people’s faces—seeing how tired they look, seeing how engaged they are in the material, seeing all of those kinds of things, and having that back and forth—as it is learning new content together,” she noted. Department of Education.

Teaching 218

Teaching Instructors Distance Learning Lecturing 218

Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

Too many discussions of edtech focus on tools (like tablets, clickers, learning-management systems, smart boards, etc). More thought should be spent on the design of the classroom itself. Two years ago we renovated an old computer lab into an active learning classroom. Soft and quiet. It’s still all about the people.

Active Learning 146

Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 146

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

They know that when it comes to learning and productivity, space matters. An entire graduate course at Stanford University explores the principles for designing spaces that support learning. Yet most of our energy has been focused on designing physical learning spaces, even as more teaching and learning shifts online.

Online Learning 158

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 158

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Here are some tips for where to begin: Use intentionality when creating content, learning activities, and assessments Instructors should mindfully consider the content they present to students, the learning activities students complete, and the assessments within the class.

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 131

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2019

When schools and educators augment or replace classroom-only teaching with high quality, multimedia online instruction, they’re embracing 'learning experience design (LXD.)' Evenchik knew that delivering top-notch, online graduate-level courses required finding the right LXD team. Student discussion at Boston College.

Learning 140

Learning Gamification Course Design Textbooks 140

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

AI integration can address diverse learning needs , promote data-driven decision-making , and spur class discussion. ISTE U serves as a digital hub offering top-tier professional learning courses designed to assist educators in developing fundamental skills for teaching and learning in a digital world.

Teachers 206

Teachers Intelligence Essay Social Studies 206

Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2018

Of all the classroom subjects technology is poised to change, perhaps none stoke the imagination quite like language learning. I also teach remotely and write content for an app-based English language-learning product. Language learning is good for your brain. Language learning gives you power. This is language learning!

Languages 157

Languages Language Failure English 157

Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

Bi-modal flexible course delivery offers students the ability to control how they learn by selecting the delivery mode that best suits their needs for each session. Bringing these two modalities together can make a difference and maximize learning and engagement” (NC State University, 2022). One is not better than the other.

Exams 111

Exams Course Design Assignments Learning 111

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. 2023; Hsu & Goldsmith, 2021; Venus & Sharma, 2024). Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Here are some tips for where to begin: Use intentionality when creating content, learning activities, and assessments Instructors should mindfully consider the content they present to students, the learning activities students complete, and the assessments within the class.

Syllabus 108

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 108

Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2017

What’s the best metaphor for describing the role of an instructional designer? How can digital learning help improve graduation rates? How might adaptive learning courseware change the work of faculty? How do you learn about new edtech products? It’s the Twitter chat for the Digital Learning Network.

Mobile Devices 115

Mobile Devices Learning Participation Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

Empathy, in course development, refers to an educator’s ability to understand the problems, needs, and desires a group of learners faces through research and inquisition. Literature suggests that to develop an inclusive learning environment, we must start with self-awareness.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

Empathy, in course development, refers to an educator’s ability to understand the problems, needs, and desires a group of learners faces through research and inquisition. Literature suggests that to develop an inclusive learning environment, we must start with self-awareness.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

Bi-modal flexible course delivery offers students the ability to control how they learn by selecting the delivery mode that best suits their needs for each session. Bringing these two modalities together can make a difference and maximize learning and engagement” (NC State University, 2022). One is not better than the other.

Exams 98

Exams Course Design Assignments Learning 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

Empathy, in course development, refers to an educator’s ability to understand the problems, needs, and desires a group of learners faces through research and inquisition. Literature suggests that to develop an inclusive learning environment, we must start with self-awareness.

Learning 110

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 110

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

C) Ask students “Please discuss your answer with a neighbor.” Studies have suggested that these tools, which allow students to respond in real time to questions provided by an instructor, can improve student learning. If used thoughtfully, we’ve seen that CRSs can help facilitate active learning in a classroom. Yeah, me too.”

Instructors 140

Instructors Multiple Choice Questions Course Design Discussions 140

Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

When class isn’t in session, UC Irvine’s shiny new Anteater Learning Pavillion looks like any modern campus building. For starters, the space is dedicated to “active learning,” a term that often refers to teaching styles that go beyond a one-way lecture format. Students gather in study lounges at UC Irvine's active learning hub.

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Active Learning Activities Lecturing Teaching 119

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

Excited for the opportunity to focus on their learning, teachers find their seats and start to chit chat about the lesson plans they’ve left for their students. This shortage has impacted many areas of our schools’ day-to-day practices, and is now impacting how teachers learn.

Teachers 212

Teachers Course Design Participation Discussions 212

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It’s important to consider the unique dynamics of each learning environment when discussing whether class caps for online and in-person courses should be the same. Research indicates that instructor participation in discussions can be an important component for instructor presence and student engagement (Vinton 2023).

Instructors 116

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

“Educator” is used throughout this paper to represent professor, instructor, teacher, or any person or team that leads learning sessions. Scheduling and delivery of courses offered in various modalities can be problematic for colleges and universities. Bi-modal flexible courses offer two modes for learning, while HyFlex offers three.

Learning 105

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 12, 2025

In an era of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, the use of these tools in education raises concerns about its impact on student learning, particularly when it comes to assessments. One way to do this is by providing experiential learning opportunities for students to demonstrate their competencies in a more real-world setting.

Learning 106

Learning Evaluation Students Course Design 106

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

With a commitment to ensuring educational excellence and student success, in 2020, UF CJC Online developed a comprehensive course design strategy to elevate its online courses, a mission mandated by the State University System of Florida’s 2025 Strategic Plan for Online Education.

Feedback 121

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 121

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Somewhere between our collective obsession with predictive analytics and infatuation with adaptive learning, higher education wonks and practitioners are making time to deconstruct the quality attributes of online courses. Does our current quality evaluation ensure a wonderful learning experience? Relationships Matter.

Blended Courses 164

Blended Courses Instructors Evaluation Participation 164

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Experiential learning in its many forms is widely recognized as a high-impact educational practice, one that has been thoroughly tested and shown to be beneficial to a wide spectrum of college students. Experiential learning is a process through which a learner constructs knowledge, skill, and value from direct experience.

Learning 122

Learning Problem-Based Learning Students Lecturing 122

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Stop me if you’ve seen this one before: In an effort to encourage teachers to abandon traditional, lecture-style instruction in favor of next-generation learning models, we sit them down and ask them to listen for an hour or two. Conversations around personalized learning are nothing new for the staff at the M.S.D.

Teachers 160

Teachers Lecturing Blended Learning Students 160

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

“Educator” is used throughout this paper to represent professor, instructor, teacher, or any person or team that leads learning sessions. Scheduling and delivery of courses offered in various modalities can be problematic for colleges and universities. Bi-modal flexible courses offer two modes for learning, while HyFlex offers three.

Learning 98

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 12, 2025

In an era of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, the use of these tools in education raises concerns about its impact on student learning, particularly when it comes to assessments. One way to do this is by providing experiential learning opportunities for students to demonstrate their competencies in a more real-world setting.

Learning 99

Learning Evaluation Students Course Design 99

Gaggle Speaks

MAY 8, 2015

Although you’re not likely to bring in Italian rugs or French artwork to the classroom, the learning space is a very important aspect of effective teaching. More often than not, teachers utilize a Learning Management System (LMS) to incorporate an online component to their course. Transform Discussion Boards.

Learning Spaces 83

Learning Spaces Hybrid Courses Learning Assignments 83

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Backwards Design As I thought about day one, I fell down another rabbit hole and thought about a recent seminar on backwards design. I decided to go back to my learnings objectives for this activity. It sounds so simple, just go back to your learning objectives. With a new sense of purpose, I got to work. Small Teaching.

Activities 109

Activities Syllabus Learning Knowledge 109

Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2019

In addition to using technology in my own biology courses, I also work with faculty across the country on how to teach with technology through an inclusive lens. The narrative I often hear centers on how students may resist active learning approaches, a teaching style that often (but not always) is predicated on some technology.

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Technology Teaching Intellectual Development Instructors 167