Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et. This same study identifies one student-based reason for instructor reluctance—though students in an active classroom learn more, they feel like they learn less.

Lecturing 122

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 122

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

Yet most of our energy has been focused on designing physical learning spaces, even as more teaching and learning shifts online. Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms.

Online Learning 156

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 156

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

We know that it’s important to incorporate small changes in our teaching, such as periodically adding a learning activity in place of a brief lecture. Flower Darby also suggests that, “Whether you are teaching in person, online, or in some hybrid format in 2021-22, intersperse brief lecture segments with productive activities.”.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Effective use of learning management systems is widely explored in terms of online and blended learning; however, there is minimal information regarding learning management systems and face-to-face courses, unless it’s about transitioning from in-person to emergency remote learning.

Syllabus 126

Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 126

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2017

Even if an instructional designer can get an expert to explain a concept clearly, this sometimes has little effect on student understanding. Studies by Derek Muller have shown that while videos that explain physics concepts clearly are often positively received by students, tests show they don’t necessarily lead to durable learning.

Instructors 144

Instructors Education Lecturing Knowledge 144

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et. This same study identifies one student-based reason for instructor reluctance—though students in an active classroom learn more, they feel like they learn less.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

In my study of higher education, this is where the shell began to crack and the new higher education began to emerge. They are taking large lecture classes and filling the hall with interactivity as learners collaborate to solve problems, having already watched the lecture and read the material at home.

Lecturing 125

Lecturing Culture Course Design Attention 125

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. Hence, in contrast to traditional lengthy lectures, microlearning helps move information from working memory to long-term memory more effectively.

Student Engagement 110

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 110

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Effective use of learning management systems is widely explored in terms of online and blended learning; however, there is minimal information regarding learning management systems and face-to-face courses, unless it’s about transitioning from in-person to emergency remote learning.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

University of Michigan marketing professor John Branch rebuilds the learning experience by taking a precision engineering approach to course design. Source: Course Hero. In what other ways does applying a precision mindset to designing a course improve the student experience? What Is Course Hero?

Quizzes 167

Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Following defined student learning outcomes in a pre-course ensures alignment with the main course objectives, providing clarity, focus, and relevance to the content covered. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex. Laakkonen, Juha, and Anne Nevgi.

Exams 115

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Entrepreneurship studies are not solely for business course students (Hall, 2021). The proposed cross-curricular enterprise study emphasizes developing practical skills and self-awareness for starting a business, rather than integrating abstract academic studies of entrepreneurship into different degree programs.

Education 122

Education Beliefs Study Essay 122

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

The surveys included over 20 demographic questionscovering areas like housing, food security, disability status, and employmentfollowed by 1540 experience-based questions exploring academic confidence, mental health, study habits, and perceptions of inclusion. Tessa Wolf strengthened our commitment to inclusive course design.

Disabilities 64

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 64

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

that comprise of a lot of traditional lecturing. Saucier has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and is a Fellow of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, the Society for Experimental Social Psychology, and the Midwestern Psychological Association.

Instructors 115

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 115

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

While large classes emphasize broad-reaching strategies like lectures and group activities, small classes enable individualized instruction and deeper exploration of topics (Wang & Calvano, 2022). To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies.

Teaching 91

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 91

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

We heard from Albat and Stephanie Del Tufo, assistant professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, who studies individual differences in learning, language and literacy. So instead of having a three-hour class, we've tried to break our lectures down into 10 minutes, followed by an interactive short activity.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

While large classes emphasize broad-reaching strategies like lectures and group activities, small classes enable individualized instruction and deeper exploration of topics (Wang & Calvano, 2022). To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies.

Teaching 87

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 87

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

On a practice and policy level, there is widespread agreement that formative assessment and feedback should be featured within course design and delivery (Carless & Winstone, 2019). during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g., during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g.,

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

That said, what is it about an optimally designed class that resonates so deeply with my inner teacher? The Delivery Next comes the delivery of new learning, which can be achieved through various methods such as assigned readings, live or pre-recorded lectures, class discussions, flipped classroom activities, or small group work.

Counselling 92

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 92

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

To prepare for this important day, the usual course preparation and design is required, including an easy-to-digest syllabus, a comprehensive semester plan with a detailed overview of assessments, and inclusive policies and procedures.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

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. Bi-modal flexible learning allows students to choose when and how they will study by personalizing the course to meet their own needs.

Learning 105

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 105

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Entrepreneurship studies are not solely for business course students (Hall, 2021). The proposed cross-curricular enterprise study emphasizes developing practical skills and self-awareness for starting a business, rather than integrating abstract academic studies of entrepreneurship into different degree programs.

Education 105

Education Beliefs Study Essay 105

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Postsecondary education in America has historically been committed to inventing courses of study, educational programs, or even whole institutions dedicated to the needs and expectations of its society, peoples, and cultures (Community Colleges, n.d.). However, much of the emphasis has been placed on access rather than preparation.

Course Design 64

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 64

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. Hence, in contrast to traditional lengthy lectures, microlearning helps move information from working memory to long-term memory more effectively.

Student Engagement 86

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 86

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

On a practice and policy level, there is widespread agreement that formative assessment and feedback should be featured within course design and delivery (Carless & Winstone, 2019). during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g., during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g.,

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Postsecondary education in America has historically been committed to inventing courses of study, educational programs, or even whole institutions dedicated to the needs and expectations of its society, peoples, and cultures (Community Colleges, n.d.). However, much of the emphasis has been placed on access rather than preparation.

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As educators teaching in professional studies programs, our aim is to create classroom experiences where our students can work with professional partners, developing projects that have impact in the real world. We believe implementation is a salient part of the professional studies experience.

Achievement 119

Achievement Study Communication Fairness 119

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. Bi-modal flexible learning allows students to choose when and how they will study by personalizing the course to meet their own needs.

Learning 98

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

To prepare for this important day, the usual course preparation and design is required, including an easy-to-digest syllabus, a comprehensive semester plan with a detailed overview of assessments, and inclusive policies and procedures.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

One of us is from American Studies and the other from Sociology, and our readings for the courses reflected our disciplines. Rosenstein’s involvement didn’t end there, he also guest-lectured in our classes about his experience working at a methadone clinic. It wasn’t all pop-up exhibitions and cacao ceremonies.

Interdisciplinary 111

Interdisciplinary Art History Discussions 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

One of us is from American Studies and the other from Sociology, and our readings for the courses reflected our disciplines. Rosenstein’s involvement didn’t end there, he also guest-lectured in our classes about his experience working at a methadone clinic. It wasn’t all pop-up exhibitions and cacao ceremonies.

Interdisciplinary 105

Interdisciplinary Art History Discussions 105

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Lecture halls and dormitories circle them, busy with faculty members and students coming and going on campus. Digital students study at home or while commuting to and from work, often late at night after the kids are asleep.

Fairness 125

Fairness Lecturing Course Design Art 125

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

That said, what is it about an optimally designed class that resonates so deeply with my inner teacher? The Delivery Next comes the delivery of new learning, which can be achieved through various methods such as assigned readings, live or pre-recorded lectures, class discussions, flipped classroom activities, or small group work.

Counselling 71

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 71

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As educators teaching in professional studies programs, our aim is to create classroom experiences where our students can work with professional partners, developing projects that have impact in the real world. We believe implementation is a salient part of the professional studies experience.

Achievement 97

Achievement Study Communication Fairness 97

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Following defined student learning outcomes in a pre-course ensures alignment with the main course objectives, providing clarity, focus, and relevance to the content covered. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex. Laakkonen, Juha, and Anne Nevgi.

Exams 75

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 75

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

A case study from a California community college illustrates these principles in action. A case study illustrates these principles in practice, aligning with Faculty Focus’s mission to improve teaching and student success in higher education. The SCC case study illustrates this balance in practice.

Faculty Development 91

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 91

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Rachel Thelen , The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Noelle Haight , Occupational Therapist and Educator Julia VanderMolen , University of the Pacific Key Statement: Four helpful tips, including backwards design, for the new instructor looking to (re)design their course. Understanding by design framework.

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52