Faculty Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

Students were able to ask questions and get immediate answers or feedback, which was particularly satisfying and gave them confidence to move forward. Give students the opportunity to connect in smaller groups, just like in the on-ground classes, giving them a topic to discuss and then bring back to the larger group.

Student Engagement 90

Student Engagement Instructors Students Feedback 90

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. He told me that he uses ChatGPT all the time (and he is not alone among students in doing so; Kichizo Terry, 2023). The empathetic course design perspective. Schiffer, A. Miller, S.

Instructors 96

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 96

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. As students and educators adapt to digital platforms, student engagement has emerged as a key concern in online learning.

Student Engagement 78

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 78

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. Some teachers report that their students lack interest and in the worst cases, that students are dropping from classes entirely.

Motivation 218

Motivation Education Learning Feedback 218

Faculty Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

Students were able to ask questions and get immediate answers or feedback, which was particularly satisfying and gave them confidence to move forward. Give students the opportunity to connect in smaller groups, just like in the on-ground classes, giving them a topic to discuss and then bring back to the larger group.

Student Engagement 66

Student Engagement Instructors Students Feedback 66

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

If the focus shifts to quantity over quality, our students will be the ones to lose out, ultimately receiving less educational value for their investment. 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.

Instructors 116

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms. The majority of online learning environments are no more than video-hosting platforms with quizzes and a discussion forum.

Online Learning 159

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 159

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

If the focus shifts to quantity over quality, our students will be the ones to lose out, ultimately receiving less educational value for their investment. 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.

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

2011) into all parts of our courses (see Saucier et al., 2022 for a discussion of the empathetic course design perspective). This ranges from our syllabi to our course structures and policies, to our assignments and assessments. This empathetic course design perspective is important to us. Miller, S.

Course Design 142

Course Design Assignments Teaching Philosophy Instructors 142

Faculty Focus

JULY 4, 2023

If you watch anonymized online student communities on the internet, you’ve grown to expect a weekly student post about the soul-killing nature of discussion boards and group projects. Of course, student contempt for a pedagogical tool shouldn’t ground its dismissal. Let’s begin with a general observation.

Exams 116

Exams Students Instructors Evaluation 116

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

University of Michigan marketing professor John Branch rebuilds the learning experience by taking a precision engineering approach to course design. Source: Course Hero. That’s a way for me to overcome the physical constraint of the classroom so that I can make a personal connection with all the students throughout the semester.

Quizzes 167

Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Inclusive and accessible course design Quality Matters, the gold standard for online education, emphasizes the importance of course design that encourages learner interaction and engagement, while providing adequate learner support and assurance that all materials are accessible.

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 131

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Christian Miraglia, 35 years as a teacher and now an educational consultant for T4Edtech, has a good discussion on that: For many years I served as a master-teacher for prospective teachers from various universities in my area.

Technology 158

Technology Teachers Evaluation Course Design 158

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

JANUARY 9, 2025

Student success is teacher success. 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.

Students 122

Students Motivation Feedback Communication 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 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 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., Relevance According to a global survey in five countries, nearly 74% of university students indicated that they planned to use ChatGPT for academic tasks (Ibrahim et al.,

Ethics 102

Ethics Multidisciplinary Course Design Confidentiality 102

Faculty Focus

JULY 4, 2023

If you watch anonymized online student communities on the internet, you’ve grown to expect a weekly student post about the soul-killing nature of discussion boards and group projects. Of course, student contempt for a pedagogical tool shouldn’t ground its dismissal. Let’s begin with a general observation.

Exams 97

Exams Students Instructors Evaluation 97

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Student success is teacher success. 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.

Students 111

Students Motivation Feedback Communication 111

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A lecture can in fact be a feat of active learning (indeed, it has been an historically effective learning tool), if the content and the way it is presented engages the students and promotes learning. Structured seating formation is not conducive to discussion.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Make it easy for students to reach you. Provide options such as virtual meeting links for office hours and a discussion board for questions. While by-appointment office hours seem convenient, this practice may inadvertently deter students from reaching out. Video creates a personal connection and fosters a sense of belonging.

Instructors 115

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Inclusive and accessible course design Quality Matters, the gold standard for online education, emphasizes the importance of course design that encourages learner interaction and engagement, while providing adequate learner support and assurance that all materials are accessible.

Syllabus 106

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 106

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

2011) into all parts of our courses (see Saucier et al., 2022 for a discussion of the empathetic course design perspective). This ranges from our syllabi to our course structures and policies, to our assignments and assessments. This empathetic course design perspective is important to us. Miller, S.

Course Design 98

Course Design Assignments Teaching Philosophy Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Make it easy for students to reach you. Provide options such as virtual meeting links for office hours and a discussion board for questions. While by-appointment office hours seem convenient, this practice may inadvertently deter students from reaching out. Video creates a personal connection and fosters a sense of belonging.

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

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. He told me that he uses ChatGPT all the time (and he is not alone among students in doing so; Kichizo Terry, 2023). The empathetic course design perspective. Schiffer, A. Miller, S.

Instructors 112

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 112

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. Students engage more deeply with the material because they can see leadership in action, even in a fictional setting.

Assignments 113

Assignments Teaching Ethics Fairness 113

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Here are some tips on ways you can be transparent with students, engage them in a true pedagogical partnership, and feel good that you are being responsive to their needs. Were students talked at, or were they given choices and opportunities to connect with others, and time to reflect/relate applications to their lives?

Feedback 115

Feedback Beliefs Lecturing Participation 115

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Here are some tips on ways you can be transparent with students, engage them in a true pedagogical partnership, and feel good that you are being responsive to their needs. Were students talked at, or were they given choices and opportunities to connect with others, and time to reflect/relate applications to their lives?

Feedback 111

Feedback Beliefs Lecturing Participation 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

Here are a few other things you can do to ensure all students feel welcome in your classroom. Co-create classroom norms with your students. This is a great first day of class activity that gets students engaged with each other and the instructor right away.

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Additionally, facilitating employer and alumni panels can prove highly beneficial for students exploring potential career pathways. Of course, when these experiences can be paired with a class for credit, student engagement tends to be higher.

Interdisciplinary 124

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 124

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

We can immediately correct misconceptions or misapplication of data rather than waiting until students make the errors in homework or on exams. In-class opportunities are well suited to students who have busy schedules that involve a heavy course load, work, and/or family responsibilities.

Learning 122

Learning Problem-Based Learning Students Lecturing 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. Students engage more deeply with the material because they can see leadership in action, even in a fictional setting.

Assignments 94

Assignments Teaching Ethics Fairness 94

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

Here are a few other things you can do to ensure all students feel welcome in your classroom. Co-create classroom norms with your students. This is a great first day of class activity that gets students engaged with each other and the instructor right away.

Teaching 110

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 110

Faculty Focus

JUNE 6, 2023

Keeping our students engaged and connected to course content is at the top of an instructor’s list. These two priorities have become even more crucial with the increasing number of online classes offered to our students each semester.

Accessibility 69

Accessibility Course Design Students Research Methods 69

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies. References Beatty, B. EdTech Books.

Teaching 82

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 82

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Additionally, facilitating employer and alumni panels can prove highly beneficial for students exploring potential career pathways. Of course, when these experiences can be paired with a class for credit, student engagement tends to be higher.

Interdisciplinary 110

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 110

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies. References Beatty, B. EdTech Books.

Teaching 79

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 79