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What Job Design Can Teach Us About Course Design

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Work that is interesting is inherently more motivating, more satisfying, and reduces turnover (Parker et al., The leading theory in job design is Job Characteristics Theory (JCT) (Hackman & Oldham, 1976). Adjusting these five levers can make the job of student as well as the job of instructor motivating and satisfying.

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What Job Design Can Teach Us About Course Design

Faculty Focus

Work that is interesting is inherently more motivating, more satisfying, and reduces turnover (Parker et al., The leading theory in job design is Job Characteristics Theory (JCT) (Hackman & Oldham, 1976). Adjusting these five levers can make the job of student as well as the job of instructor motivating and satisfying.

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What Faculty Need to Know About ‘Learner Experience Design’

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Does our current quality evaluation ensure a wonderful learning experience? The emerging field of Learner Experience Design or LX design is about balancing the need for quality course design with the central role of human interaction in online learning. Finally, don’t give up.

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Why We Don't Need a 'Netflix for Education'

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Unlike movie enjoyment, which is an inherently subjective evaluation, learning is an objective outcome. Unlike movie enjoyment, which is an inherently subjective evaluation, learning is an objective outcome. Jay Lynch is Senior Academic Research Consultant for Course Design, Development, and Academic Research (CDDAR) at Pearson.

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Connecting with Online Students

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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.

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Four Powerful Practices to Promote Student Success 

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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.

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Connecting with Online Students

Faculty Focus

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.