Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

By applying some basic course design principles to our use of the LMS, we can create a learning space that is engaging and useful, and that reduces logistical rigor and cognitive load for students (and professors as well). She specializes in faculty development and training, distance education, and instructional design.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

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. Then we also have continued our webinars series with our Center for Faculty Development and Innovation. Physical accessibility.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Faculty Focus

MARCH 18, 2025

AI offers many potential applications for faculty work. While faculty should continue to prioritize the importance of maintaining human connection, empathy, and support in our teaching practice , we need to consider other ways AI can augment our work.

Assignments 80

Assignments Testing Course Design Writing 80

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

By applying some basic course design principles to our use of the LMS, we can create a learning space that is engaging and useful, and that reduces logistical rigor and cognitive load for students (and professors as well). She specializes in faculty development and training, distance education, and instructional design.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Unlike the end-of-semester feedback, when gathering formative feedback on what’s helping or hindering student learning might be too late, mid-term analysis of our teaching and student learning may help motivate students and enhance their learning. as an example, let’s look at teaching with case studies. Sound familiar?

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 18, 2025

AI offers many potential applications for faculty work. While faculty should continue to prioritize the importance of maintaining human connection, empathy, and support in our teaching practice , we need to consider other ways AI can augment our work.

Assignments 65

Assignments Testing Course Design Writing 65

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Instructors who use a Lightboard to teach difficult concepts to asynchronous online students also bring resident faculty expertise to the online space, non-dependent on the course facilitator. Jeff is passionate about learning and improving the quality of online course design and instruction to benefit returning adult learners.

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2023

By integrating student choice into the course design, I’ve observed a marked increase in engagement, participation, and satisfaction. Jean Mandernach, PhD, is executive director of the Center for Innovation in Research on Teaching at Grand Canyon University.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Assignments Instructors Students 98

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

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

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Instructors who use a Lightboard to teach difficult concepts to asynchronous online students also bring resident faculty expertise to the online space, non-dependent on the course facilitator. Jeff is passionate about learning and improving the quality of online course design and instruction to benefit returning adult learners.

Online Learning 98

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

The role of interdisciplinary teaching and learning in these institutions is pivotal in shaping the minds of future pioneers and visionaries who will propel us to Mars. Addressing Challenges for Interdisciplinary Teaching Despite these benefits, interdisciplinary programs in higher education institutions face various challenges.

Interdisciplinary 111

Interdisciplinary Study Multidisciplinary Students 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Need for Effective Curriculum Design in Higher Ed Most class or instructional level curriculum is designed by professors, however, most professors have not received formal training in teaching or designing courses. In fact, teaching is where professors receive the least training, if any at all (Fertig, 2012).

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Need for Effective Curriculum Design in Higher Ed Most class or instructional level curriculum is designed by professors, however, most professors have not received formal training in teaching or designing courses. In fact, teaching is where professors receive the least training, if any at all (Fertig, 2012).

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

We offer online courses, facilitated online courses that are taught by our own faculty and staff in the system. All of this is anchored in course design and online teaching, not one or the other. We have a course that we offer through the ONE called Humanizing Online Teaching and Learning.

Instructors 129

Instructors Distance Learning Students Online Learning 129

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

AUGUST 29, 2024

The role of interdisciplinary teaching and learning in these institutions is pivotal in shaping the minds of future pioneers and visionaries who will propel us to Mars. Addressing Challenges for Interdisciplinary Teaching Despite these benefits, interdisciplinary programs in higher education institutions face various challenges.

Interdisciplinary 98

Interdisciplinary Study Multidisciplinary Students 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