Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Work that is interesting is inherently more motivating, more satisfying, and reduces turnover (Parker et al., The leading theory in job design is Job Characteristics Theory (JCT) (Hackman & Oldham, 1976). Adjusting these five levers can make the job of student as well as the job of instructor motivating and satisfying.

Course Design 105

Course Design Teaching Instructors Motivation 105

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Work that is interesting is inherently more motivating, more satisfying, and reduces turnover (Parker et al., The leading theory in job design is Job Characteristics Theory (JCT) (Hackman & Oldham, 1976). Adjusting these five levers can make the job of student as well as the job of instructor motivating and satisfying.

Course Design 94

Course Design Teaching Instructors Motivation 94

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

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. Shanda Hood is a teaching assistant professor for the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Arkansas.

Assignments 108

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 108

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Higher loneliness may motivate students to reach out to others more empathically. We would like to motivate you to explore variations of these practices, discover stories of empathy that inspire you to tailor to your instructional needs.

Confidentiality 94

Confidentiality Instructors Motivation Writing 94

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

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. Shanda Hood is a teaching assistant professor for the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Arkansas.

Assignments 91

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 91

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Technological hiccups are inevitable, so having a dedicated teaching assistant or tech support available during class can be invaluable in troubleshooting issues quickly, allowing the instructor to focus on teaching. Hybrid-Flexible course design: Implementing student-directed hybrid classes (1st ed.).

Teaching 91

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 91

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Technological hiccups are inevitable, so having a dedicated teaching assistant or tech support available during class can be invaluable in troubleshooting issues quickly, allowing the instructor to focus on teaching. Hybrid-Flexible course design: Implementing student-directed hybrid classes (1st ed.).

Teaching 87

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 87