Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class. By informal, I mean posting a short video inviting them to participate in a discussion forum, journal entry, or an anonymous online poll. Sound familiar?

Student Engagement 131

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 131

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. Given the absence of physical presence, online instructors must rely heavily on digital tools to communicate, facilitate discussions, and assess student progress.

Instructors 116

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The discussions are always rich and engaging, but, perhaps unsurprisingly, our efforts to scale them were always coming up short. From there, it was only natural to start applying some of the concepts we discussed using with students in our own professional development. of Wayne Township in Indianapolis.

Teachers 160

Teachers Lecturing Blended Learning Students 160

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

He visited my office and in the course of our conversation he asked me how I thought I would use AI as a college instructor moving forward. What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn. The empathetic course design perspective. Saucier, Ph.D. Teaching of Psychology, 52 (1), 45-52.

Instructors 114

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 114

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Developing the whole student Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (1943) has long been instrumental in shaping educators’ beliefs about human behavior, motivation, and learning. This type of intellectual rigor is desirable in course design. food, water, warmth, rest, and security). self-actualization).

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

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. What motivates one may not motivate all.

Students 122

Students Motivation Feedback Communication 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

When students connect, it fosters a sense of belonging and community, significantly enhancing course engagement and contributing to increased academic success. These connections, whether through study groups or other collaborative efforts, promote persistence and create an environment where students feel supported and motivated to excel.

Instructors 116

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 116

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. Given the absence of physical presence, online instructors must rely heavily on digital tools to communicate, facilitate discussions, and assess student progress.

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

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. What motivates one may not motivate all.

Students 111

Students Motivation Feedback Communication 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

In this light, designing and facilitating online discussions to increase student engagement, peer connection, and idea exchange, as well as creating a cohesive online learning community for knowledge creation, is far more important for the success of online education.

Student Engagement 107

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 107

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 8, 2023

When they are forced, developing the intrinsic motivation needed for quality learning is a tall order. We’d have loads of discussions on what constitutes ethical use of AI in this brave new world and ethics in general. We may need to let go of our attachment to a common curriculum marched through in a specified order.

Metacognitive Skills 138

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Writing Plagiarism 138

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

When students connect, it fosters a sense of belonging and community, significantly enhancing course engagement and contributing to increased academic success. These connections, whether through study groups or other collaborative efforts, promote persistence and create an environment where students feel supported and motivated to excel.

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class. By informal, I mean posting a short video inviting them to participate in a discussion forum, journal entry, or an anonymous online poll. Sound familiar?

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 98

Scholarly Teacher

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Introduction Generative AI in higher education has been widely discussed following the record-breaking uptake of ChatGPT in November 2022 (Dwivedi et al., Although the capabilities of generative AI tools will continue to expand, our guiding questions are designed to maintain relevance despite shifts in technologies. link] Krou, M.

Ethics 102

Ethics Multidisciplinary Course Design Confidentiality 102

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Developing the whole student Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (1943) has long been instrumental in shaping educators’ beliefs about human behavior, motivation, and learning. This type of intellectual rigor is desirable in course design. food, water, warmth, rest, and security). self-actualization).

Syllabus 101

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 101

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Part IV : Conclusion and Reflection: Students reflect on key takeaways from the assignment, discussing insights gained about the relationship between leadership styles, teamwork, and organizational success. Yang (2003) found that using comic books as a teaching tool increased student motivation.

Assignments 115

Assignments Teaching Ethics Fairness 115

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Educators are available to students and are responsible for designing bi-modal content. Content should incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and offer choices to students. Provide course materials. These master courses contain all of the course materials needed by the educator and the students.

Learning 105

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 105

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2017

However, you can think of a pedagogically rich online course like a balanced meal that should strive to provide at least a serving of each. How to Build the 4 Types of Instructional Videos When kicking off course design, I typically build a detailed map of the whole learner experience, from signup to certificate of completion.

Instructors 146

Instructors Education Lecturing Knowledge 146

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

After all, “it's not just enough to put materials in Blackboard if it's not going to be accessible,” says Jennifer Albat, instructional designer at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. They also addressed audience questions about how to get faculty motivated to adjust their courses to improve accessibility.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Educators are available to students and are responsible for designing bi-modal content. Content should incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and offer choices to students. Provide course materials. These master courses contain all of the course materials needed by the educator and the students.

Learning 98

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

In this light, designing and facilitating online discussions to increase student engagement, peer connection, and idea exchange, as well as creating a cohesive online learning community for knowledge creation, is far more important for the success of online education.

Student Engagement 84

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 84

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

On a practice and policy level, there is widespread agreement that formative assessment and feedback should be featured within course design and delivery (Carless & Winstone, 2019). Assessments will always impact how students learn, their motivation to learn, and how teachers teach. Diagram 2 below describes the distinction.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Part IV : Conclusion and Reflection: Students reflect on key takeaways from the assignment, discussing insights gained about the relationship between leadership styles, teamwork, and organizational success. Yang (2003) found that using comic books as a teaching tool increased student motivation.

Assignments 100

Assignments Teaching Ethics Fairness 100

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. Discussion boards, reflective assignments, and peer reviews can facilitate this exchange.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Stephanie Wasmanski , Wilkes University Keywords : Student Choice, Student Autonomy, Self-Determination Theory Key Statement: Supporting students’ basic psychological needs of autonomy and competence through self-selected activities and positive feedback may enhance student engagement and motivation.

Motivation 59

Motivation Feedback Students Assignments 59

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 8, 2023

When they are forced, developing the intrinsic motivation needed for quality learning is a tall order. We’d have loads of discussions on what constitutes ethical use of AI in this brave new world and ethics in general. We may need to let go of our attachment to a common curriculum marched through in a specified order.

Metacognitive Skills 98

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Writing Plagiarism 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

On a practice and policy level, there is widespread agreement that formative assessment and feedback should be featured within course design and delivery (Carless & Winstone, 2019). Assessments will always impact how students learn, their motivation to learn, and how teachers teach. Diagram 2 below describes the distinction.

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Yes, but first, I want to know more about their experience of teaching, and what is motivating them to seek out a solution. Concrete tips and strategies around pronoun usage, inclusive discussions, or syllabus language are things instructors can do now , and they’re a crucial part of fostering community and connection. Hagerty, B.

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. Discussion boards, reflective assignments, and peer reviews can facilitate this exchange.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? Could tests be replaced by project-based work? How do we move beyond grades to more meaningful demonstrations of learning? dlnchat — ecrisp (@ecrisp) April 24, 2018.

Assignments 97

Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 97

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Clear communication of expectations for both in-person and remote students is essential, ensuring everyone understands their roles in contributing to discussions and activities.

Teaching 88

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 88

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Clear communication of expectations for both in-person and remote students is essential, ensuring everyone understands their roles in contributing to discussions and activities.

Teaching 85

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 85

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

To facilitate implementation, we have categorized the strategies from the perspectives of course designers, content creators, and those delivering the content or workshops. The following lists provide an overview of strategies and some suggestions on how to incorporate these you’re your courses.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

To facilitate implementation, we have categorized the strategies from the perspectives of course designers, content creators, and those delivering the content or workshops. The following lists provide an overview of strategies and some suggestions on how to incorporate these you’re your courses.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Yes, but first, I want to know more about their experience of teaching, and what is motivating them to seek out a solution. Concrete tips and strategies around pronoun usage, inclusive discussions, or syllabus language are things instructors can do now , and they’re a crucial part of fostering community and connection. Hagerty, B.

Teaching 98

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Higher loneliness may motivate students to reach out to others more empathically. We would like to motivate you to explore variations of these practices, discover stories of empathy that inspire you to tailor to your instructional needs. References Ausman, T.

Confidentiality 92

Confidentiality Instructors Motivation Writing 92

Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2024

During the first week of the semester, students were informed of the rationale for these assessments: to enhance motivation for engaging purposefully with course material. Importantly, not every quiz was collaborative to deter less-motivated team members from taking advantage of more responsible team members.

Quizzes 52

Quizzes Education Multiple Choice Questions Feedback 52