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

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. I specify how I plan to respond once I collect their feedback; for example, adding more clarifications on assignments or identifying themes and concerns. Sound familiar?

Student Engagement 131

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 131

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

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

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

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. 2021) Immediate or timely detailed feedback is especially important in online and condensed courses.

Instructors 116

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

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. Based on student feedback, make necessary adjustments and/or remind students of the shared agreements (Lovett, et al., food, water, warmth, rest, and security).

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In higher education, there has been an over-reliance on administering summative assessments and simply assigning student grades, often with minimal to no feedback provided prior to the conclusion of the course. Providing student feedback on an assessment, or any assignment, provides extensive value.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

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. I specify how I plan to respond once I collect their feedback; for example, adding more clarifications on assignments or identifying themes and concerns. Sound familiar?

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 98

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. 2021) Immediate or timely detailed feedback is especially important in online and condensed courses.

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2024

And if it works, motivation suddenly reappears. How many changes to make depends on a range of factors—for instance, how many courses you’re teaching, what else is on your plate for the semester, how much change you can sustain, and your level of motivation. It makes sense to target whatever’s making the course tough to teach.

Motivation 111

Motivation Exams Lecturing Attention 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2024

And if it works, motivation suddenly reappears. How many changes to make depends on a range of factors—for instance, how many courses you’re teaching, what else is on your plate for the semester, how much change you can sustain, and your level of motivation. It makes sense to target whatever’s making the course tough to teach.

Motivation 111

Motivation Exams Lecturing Attention 111

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Based on this feedback, we decided to scale back some of the options. With a more limited number of options and four deadlines instead of one, teachers are reporting that they feel less overwhelmed and more motivated. Personalization is now part of our course design process and is making its way into each and every one of our classes.

Teachers 162

Teachers Lecturing Blended Learning Students 162

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In higher education, there has been an over-reliance on administering summative assessments and simply assigning student grades, often with minimal to no feedback provided prior to the conclusion of the course. Providing student feedback on an assessment, or any assignment, provides extensive value.

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

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. Based on student feedback, make necessary adjustments and/or remind students of the shared agreements (Lovett, et al., food, water, warmth, rest, and security).

Syllabus 100

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 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. Personalized feedback demonstrates the instructors investment in each students success.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 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

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

The challenge is further compounded by students balancing their studies with household chores which can lead to decreased motivation if adequate support is not provided by the instructor. Many students struggle with motivation and time management, often due to external distractions. References Bustillo-booth, M. Dixson, M.

Student Engagement 106

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 106

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. Personalized feedback demonstrates the instructors investment in each students success.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

A well-written teaching philosophy statement should act as a guide during course design, development, instruction, and assessment as well as through programmatic development and revision. The more opportunities students have to apply their knowledge the more motivation will exist. Reflection : Utilize a reflective framework.

Teaching Philosophy 111

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 111

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

As many #DLNchat -ters pointed out, they are efficient and thus attractive assessment tools for instructors of large courses. One longer answer was provided by Lloyd Dean: “Ongoing diagnostic and formative assessments are a critical part of the feedback process. They enable learners to objectively underage [sic] their own progress.

Assignments 96

Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 96

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. HyFlex courses can be deceptively difficult to do well. Provide course materials. Students determine where and when they will study.

Learning 105

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 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 Students Feedback Assignments 59

Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

Communication is not complete until there is both understanding and feedback. Professional development participants participating in a hands-on learning environment are highly engaged and motivated. Effective teaching involves progressively refining our courses based on reflection and feedback.

Evaluation 111

Evaluation Participation Knowledge Learning Styles 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

A well-written teaching philosophy statement should act as a guide during course design, development, instruction, and assessment as well as through programmatic development and revision. The more opportunities students have to apply their knowledge the more motivation will exist. Reflection : Utilize a reflective framework.

Teaching Philosophy 98

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 98

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. HyFlex courses can be deceptively difficult to do well. Provide course materials. Students determine where and when they will study.

Learning 98

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

The challenge is further compounded by students balancing their studies with household chores which can lead to decreased motivation if adequate support is not provided by the instructor. Many students struggle with motivation and time management, often due to external distractions. References Bustillo-booth, M. Dixson, M.

Student Engagement 82

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 82

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Offer periodic feedback for improvement along the way. When students know that they are preparing to share or present, they will be motivated to engage with the course material on a deeper level. Emphasize the importance of each component or stage. To keep students on track, provide a calendar or checklist.

Assignments 107

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 107

Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

Communication is not complete until there is both understanding and feedback. Professional development participants participating in a hands-on learning environment are highly engaged and motivated. Effective teaching involves progressively refining our courses based on reflection and feedback.

Evaluation 92

Evaluation Participation Knowledge Learning Styles 92

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2017

For example, research in educational psychology often is characterized by efforts to investigate isolated interventions, in carefully controlled laboratory conditions, under short time frames, using motivated participants and focusing on learning outcomes like retention. Moving Educational Research Forward.

Laboratory 97

Laboratory Failure Education Study 97

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Regular feedback loops, like short quizzes or reflective journals, can also help instructors gauge understanding and adapt their teaching as needed. References Beatty, B. EdTech Books.

Teaching 87

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 87

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Regular feedback loops, like short quizzes or reflective journals, can also help instructors gauge understanding and adapt their teaching as needed. References Beatty, B. EdTech Books.

Teaching 83

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 83

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Offer periodic feedback for improvement along the way. When students know that they are preparing to share or present, they will be motivated to engage with the course material on a deeper level. Emphasize the importance of each component or stage. To keep students on track, provide a calendar or checklist.

Assignments 88

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 88

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

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

In a paper Koedinger co-published in Science , he found that as instructors consider their course design and teaching options during a typical college course, they’re picking from trillions of possibilities. The third is motivational — the fuel that keeps students pushing forward when they get stuck on difficult material.

Education 218

Education Learning Textbooks Instructors 218

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

For a typical course that goes through the process, 25 to 35 beta testers spend a week sampling lectures and quizzes and giving feedback and suggestions. One college in the SUNY system, Niagra County Community College, offers to pay external reviewers to go through online courses, offering about $150 per course.

Testing 166

Testing Lecturing Quizzes Textbooks 166

Edsurge

JANUARY 6, 2017

I became a Strava user in 2013, around the same time I became an online course designer. Quickly I found that even as I logged runs on Strava daily, I struggled to find the time to log into platforms like Coursera, Udemy or Udacity to finish courses produced by my fellow instructional designers.

Course Design 146

Course Design Online Learning Teaching Motivation 146