Course Design, Learning Tools and Questions

Lightboards as a Learning Tool in Adult Asynchronous Online Learning

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Although Lightboard videos have also been useful in traditional brick-and-mortar settings for students as just in time review after classroom sessions (Schweiker, Griggs, Levonis, 2020), online learning presents a different challenge because the instructor is not available in real-time to answer questions or elaborate on difficult concepts.

Online Learning

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning

Lightboards as a Learning Tool in Adult Asynchronous Online Learning

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Although Lightboard videos have also been useful in traditional brick-and-mortar settings for students as just in time review after classroom sessions (Schweiker, Griggs, Levonis, 2020), online learning presents a different challenge because the instructor is not available in real-time to answer questions or elaborate on difficult concepts.

Online Learning

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning

How Can Educators Tap Into Research To Increase Engagement During Remote Learning?

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

The crucial question that has emerged is: how do we engage learners when we are not together physically? When it comes to learning, engagement is influenced by a learner's level of motivation, focus and cognitive ability as well as online course design and a teacher's decisions regarding facilitation style.

Motivation

Motivation Education Learning Feedback

#DLNchat: Where the Digital Learning Network Connects

Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2017

How might adaptive learning courseware change the work of faculty? How do you learn about new edtech products? Those are just some of the questions we’ve asked at #DLNchat , and the answers from your peers abound ! The host, @HigherEdSurge , will post questions using Q1, Q2, Q3, etc. to indicate the questions.

Mobile Devices

Mobile Devices Learning Participation Course Design

Integrating Active Learning in Large STEM Lectures

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. Buil et al.,

Lecturing

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM

Indispensable Instructional Designers at Professional Schools

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

IDs work closely and collaboratively with subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and implement strategies that reflect these needs, as well as design universally for accessibility and diversity. A Review of What Instructional Designers Do: Questions Answered and Questions Not Asked. Schwier, R, Campbell.

Schools

Schools Authentic Assessment Syllabus Evaluation

Indispensable Instructional Designers at Professional Schools

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

IDs work closely and collaboratively with subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and implement strategies that reflect these needs, as well as design universally for accessibility and diversity. A Review of What Instructional Designers Do: Questions Answered and Questions Not Asked. Schwier, R, Campbell.

Schools

Schools Authentic Assessment Syllabus Evaluation

How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? #DLNchat

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Erin Crisp put it this way, “Exams can be great formative tools to help me as a learner understand what I should be paying attention to from the learning resources and instruction.” Ideally, exams should be used more as a learning tool than an assessment tool. Yes exactly. The challenge is huge.

Assignments

Assignments Exams Instructors Learning

Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Simulation-Based Learning and Community To make the content more engaging and practical, incorporating simulation-based learning tools can bring complex concepts to life for all students.

Teaching

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary

Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Simulation-Based Learning and Community To make the content more engaging and practical, incorporating simulation-based learning tools can bring complex concepts to life for all students.

Teaching

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary

How a University Took on the Textbook Industry

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

And for some faculty, the biggest question is: What about the extras the publishers give us (like those homework systems that automatically grade work students turn in)? So far, OpenStax Tutor is available for beta testing in physics, biology and sociology courses. With OpenStax, the rationale is that it’s free.

Textbooks

Textbooks Instructors History Syllabus

Using Cogenerative Dialogues for Learner-Centered Teaching

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Keywords: Teaching Methods, Pedagogy, Student Learning Introduction Staring out to the sea of questioning faces, I paused and asked the question again still no response from the 22 students staring back at me. My students seemed to either not understand my question or have difficulty with the content.

Teaching

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Problem-Based Learning

How ‘Learning Engineering’ Hopes to Speed Up Education

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

For instance, an online biology textbook might include a short section about protein synthesis, followed by a question. If few students answer the question correctly, the software can flag the professor, or the textbook author, to consider revising the content to make it clearer. A screen capture of the Acuitus digital tutor interface.

Education

Education Learning Textbooks Instructors

We Can Do Hard Things: Facilitating Discussions on Social Issues in the Online Classroom

Faculty Focus

JULY 25, 2023

Discussion forums are a common method of teaching and learning in the online classroom. For some, the purpose is to simulate a classroom discussion in a traditional setting, where an instructor prompts students with a statement or question. Course design should reflect the diversity of the student body. Ask questions.

Discussions

Discussions Instructors Critical Thinking Beliefs

We Can Do Hard Things: Facilitating Discussions on Social Issues in the Online Classroom

Faculty Focus

JULY 25, 2023

Discussion forums are a common method of teaching and learning in the online classroom. For some, the purpose is to simulate a classroom discussion in a traditional setting, where an instructor prompts students with a statement or question. Course design should reflect the diversity of the student body. Ask questions.

Discussions

Discussions Instructors Critical Thinking Beliefs

Teaching Vanguard

Lightboards as a Learning Tool in Adult Asynchronous Online Learning

Lightboards as a Learning Tool in Adult Asynchronous Online Learning

Trending Sources

How Can Educators Tap Into Research To Increase Engagement During Remote Learning?

#DLNchat: Where the Digital Learning Network Connects

Integrating Active Learning in Large STEM Lectures

Indispensable Instructional Designers at Professional Schools

Indispensable Instructional Designers at Professional Schools

How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? #DLNchat

Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

How a University Took on the Textbook Industry

Using Cogenerative Dialogues for Learner-Centered Teaching

How ‘Learning Engineering’ Hopes to Speed Up Education

We Can Do Hard Things: Facilitating Discussions on Social Issues in the Online Classroom

We Can Do Hard Things: Facilitating Discussions on Social Issues in the Online Classroom

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