Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Research on faculty perceptions suggests that the ideal enrollment for online courses is lower than what they would consider suitable for high-enrollment courses, with course design playing a crucial role. Faculty who would like to incorporate higher level learning and critical thinking (Bloom and Fink taxonomies etc.)

Instructors 116

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Distance learning in colleges and universities is now recognized as more than an alternative to the traditional face-to-face classroom (Higher Ed Partners, 2021), which is how distance learning was largely viewed at the time that institutions turned entirely to virtual teaching and learning during COVID-19 (Suruchi & Dutt, 2021).

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Research on faculty perceptions suggests that the ideal enrollment for online courses is lower than what they would consider suitable for high-enrollment courses, with course design playing a crucial role. Faculty who would like to incorporate higher level learning and critical thinking (Bloom and Fink taxonomies etc.)

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Distance learning in colleges and universities is now recognized as more than an alternative to the traditional face-to-face classroom (Higher Ed Partners, 2021), which is how distance learning was largely viewed at the time that institutions turned entirely to virtual teaching and learning during COVID-19 (Suruchi & Dutt, 2021).

Online Learning 98

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

EdSurge: Di, I'd love to start off with referencing some of the research that you've done in this space around how distance learning students need additional support. Can you explain some of those findings around where online learning has fallen short in some cases? Then it becomes a matter of hiring more teachers.

Instructors 128

Instructors Distance Learning Students Online Learning 128

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 17, 2023

While Kondo’s approach to getting rid of everything that doesn’t spark joy may seem a bit dramatic, a little decluttering can help you stay organized and focused as teacher. International Journal of Instructional Technology & Distance Learning. I encourage you to spend 15 minutes on this Kondo-inspired decluttering exercise.

eLearning 111

eLearning Interdisciplinary Plagiarism Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 17, 2023

While Kondo’s approach to getting rid of everything that doesn’t spark joy may seem a bit dramatic, a little decluttering can help you stay organized and focused as teacher. International Journal of Instructional Technology & Distance Learning. I encourage you to spend 15 minutes on this Kondo-inspired decluttering exercise.

eLearning 98

eLearning Interdisciplinary Plagiarism Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

A shift away from the traditional teacher/student landscape does have a stigma that must be overcome. There seems to be a misperception that courses utilizing online learning are not as good or effective. The design is not about what I want as a teacher, but what provides the best modality of learning from students.

Lecturing 126

Lecturing Course Design Blended Courses Instructors 126

Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

A shift away from the traditional teacher/student landscape does have a stigma that must be overcome. There seems to be a misperception that courses utilizing online learning are not as good or effective. The design is not about what I want as a teacher, but what provides the best modality of learning from students.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Course Design Blended Courses Instructors 98