Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Aside from a bare-bones syllabus, the professor never showed up. Here are some tips for where to begin: Use intentionality when creating content, learning activities, and assessments Instructors should mindfully consider the content they present to students, the learning activities students complete, and the assessments within the class.

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 131

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Aside from a bare-bones syllabus, the professor never showed up. Here are some tips for where to begin: Use intentionality when creating content, learning activities, and assessments Instructors should mindfully consider the content they present to students, the learning activities students complete, and the assessments within the class.

Syllabus 110

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 110

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

In my experience working with face-to-face faculty, I have observed a wide range of usage patterns regarding the Learning Management System (LMS). Faculty were eager to learn out of necessity, and we were thrilled to witness double-digit participation in online trainings that would typically draw only a handful of attendees.

Syllabus 126

Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 126

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Parra , an assistant professor at New Mexico State’s department of curriculum and instruction learning design & technology, says she’s offered her students the opportunity to use their own languages to complete activities. “To She takes the approach of co-designing.

Culture 153

Culture Teaching Syllabus English 153

Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2024

In fact, the experiment at the Michigan public college could be said to mark a new generation in an area known as “ learning analytics.” Bowen asks, suggesting that doing so could bring new insights to people who design learning experiences. So what could generative AI do to improve learning?

Intelligence 213

Intelligence Syllabus Feedback Assignments 213

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

In my experience working with face-to-face faculty, I have observed a wide range of usage patterns regarding the Learning Management System (LMS). Faculty were eager to learn out of necessity, and we were thrilled to witness double-digit participation in online trainings that would typically draw only a handful of attendees.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

Bi-modal flexible course delivery offers students the ability to control how they learn by selecting the delivery mode that best suits their needs for each session. Bringing these two modalities together can make a difference and maximize learning and engagement” (NC State University, 2022). One is not better than the other.

Exams 111

Exams Course Design Assignments Learning 111

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. EdSurge: In terms of accessibility during this time, what have you learned? I feel like that's what I've really learned in this situation.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Since the pandemic, which necessitated the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard, there is now an additional component to consider in developing our courses. Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.),

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

With a commitment to ensuring educational excellence and student success, in 2020, UF CJC Online developed a comprehensive course design strategy to elevate its online courses, a mission mandated by the State University System of Florida’s 2025 Strategic Plan for Online Education.

Feedback 122

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 122

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. A new author they can add to their course to make it more diverse and inclusive. A new way to write their course policy on academic integrity or late assignments. I want them to learn for learning’s sake.” “I What will they learn and do? Start strong.

Teaching 122

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

Bi-modal flexible course delivery offers students the ability to control how they learn by selecting the delivery mode that best suits their needs for each session. Bringing these two modalities together can make a difference and maximize learning and engagement” (NC State University, 2022). One is not better than the other.

Exams 98

Exams Course Design Assignments Learning 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Early in my career, one chapter per week described my course outline. For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. When times abundant, some teachers read books like Wiggins and McTighes Understanding by Design , a thoughtful, research-based system. It wasnt an effective system.

Syllabus 112

Syllabus Exams Course Outline Attention 112

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

With a commitment to ensuring educational excellence and student success, in 2020, UF CJC Online developed a comprehensive course design strategy to elevate its online courses, a mission mandated by the State University System of Florida’s 2025 Strategic Plan for Online Education.

Feedback 111

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2024

One thing I love about the book is the idea of changing one small thing instead of reinventing your entire course. Historically, I start the semester by walking through the syllabus, our canvas site, and previewing the course topics. I decided to go back to my learnings objectives for this activity. Small Teaching.

Activities 110

Activities Syllabus Learning Knowledge 110

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

But whether they teach in-person or online, faculty can take steps to safeguard their courses against academic dishonesty. April Millet, a learning designer at Penn State University, gave educators tips on how to do so last week at the 2018 OLC Accelerate conference in Orlando. Incorporating peer review into their courses.

Academic Integrity 151

Academic Integrity Exams Assignments Instructors 151

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Since the pandemic, which necessitated the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard, there is now an additional component to consider in developing our courses. Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.),

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Instead, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and empowerment. Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partners in their education.

Plagiarism 123

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 123

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments. You might be surprised by what you learn.

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

How do we move beyond grades to more meaningful demonstrations of learning? On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? But why, then, do so many courses still rely on exams? Could tests be replaced by project-based work?

Assignments 101

Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 101

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Early in my career, one chapter per week described my course outline. For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. When times abundant, some teachers read books like Wiggins and McTighes Understanding by Design , a thoughtful, research-based system. It wasnt an effective system.

Syllabus 101

Syllabus Exams Course Outline Attention 101

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

After four decades of such reflection, I am keenly aware that understanding effective teaching strategies, the students I serve, and how learning works requires my constant attention. This then leads to countless hours of designing assessments and learning experiences. This is critical work.

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2024

One thing I love about the book is the idea of changing one small thing instead of reinventing your entire course. Historically, I start the semester by walking through the syllabus, our canvas site, and previewing the course topics. I decided to go back to my learnings objectives for this activity. Small Teaching.

Activities 98

Activities Syllabus Learning Knowledge 98

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

And that is one of the learning objectives: that we know very little about other places.” He engineers every aspect of his courses, down to which students he’ll shoot the breeze with before class. Source: Course Hero. He engineers every aspect of his courses, down to which students he’ll shoot the breeze with before class.

Quizzes 167

Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments. You might be surprised by what you learn.

Teaching 111

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

This article includes a free, open-access resource for educators: What Your Students Arent Telling You: Listening, Learning, and Leading with Empathy. The book, co-authored with students, offers actionable strategies and insights to help create more inclusive and humane learning environments. They are co-creators of it.

Disabilities 64

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 64

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. A new author they can add to their course to make it more diverse and inclusive. A new way to write their course policy on academic integrity or late assignments. I want them to learn for learning’s sake.” “I What will they learn and do? Start strong.

Teaching 98

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 98

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Cavazos , The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Ryan McBride , The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Key Statement: Student-faculty partnerships can foster asset-based approaches in teaching and learning that challenge implicit linguistic bias and enhance students’ linguistically diverse resources.

Teaching 98

Teaching Instructors English Languages 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

This will allow you to learn about their goals and concerns for the course and beyond. If using a questionnaire, review students’ introductions and respond authentically based on what you learn about each student. Sally Baldwin, EdD, researches online course quality, online course design, and course evaluation instruments.

Instructors 116

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 116

Faculty Focus

JUNE 25, 2023

I learned by osmosis. They challenged students to take responsibility for their education and worked alongside them in the teaching and learning process as mentors or colleagues. According to the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, “Student engagement is the psychological investment a student makes in learning.”

Coaching 105

Coaching Syllabus Confidentiality Assignments 105

Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2016

After learning about open educational resources (OER) at the HEeD Think Tank last spring (now. Platforms such as SIPX, AcademicPub and Intellus Learning weed through and organize all of your institution’s digital access rights, making it simple for faculty to see what is freely available to students. Open Textbooks. According to.

Textbooks 123

Textbooks Syllabus Course Design Communication 123

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

should consider incorporating instructional designers into their academic teams to boost the quality of education and to help reshape what faculty are doing. Professional schools cater to a diverse student body with varying learning preferences, needs, and accrediting bodies to answer to (Coble, 2015). Is an ID a Consultant or Admin?

Schools 122

Schools Syllabus Authentic Assessment Evaluation 122

Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2018

Author Dan Heath says creating more moments like these in the classroom can help students learn. Palmer works to help faculty design deeply memorable moments in class through an activity called “the dream exercise.” But occasionally, moments and the lessons they come with can stick for a lifetime. Or they still are able to do __.

Instructors 107

Instructors Syllabus Textbooks Lecturing 107

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Instead, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and empowerment. Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partners in their education.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

In this article, we will share our approach to this project and lessons learned. The last face-to-face collaborative session was designed to share policy proposals, answer thought provoking and logistic-related questions, and ultimately vote for the most impactful policy.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Science History Communication 105

Faculty Focus

JUNE 25, 2023

I learned by osmosis. They challenged students to take responsibility for their education and worked alongside them in the teaching and learning process as mentors or colleagues. According to the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, “Student engagement is the psychological investment a student makes in learning.”

Coaching 98

Coaching Syllabus Confidentiality Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

This will allow you to learn about their goals and concerns for the course and beyond. If using a questionnaire, review students’ introductions and respond authentically based on what you learn about each student. Sally Baldwin, EdD, researches online course quality, online course design, and course evaluation instruments.

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105