Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The below list is of course, just as important to include for in person classes, but there are additional challenges for online instruction that requires a more concerted effort and time to encourage participation and intervene where necessary to promote student success. When does online class size matter? read the study. Cowan, J. &

Instructors 116

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2022

A participant in the Women in Construction program. It’s an eight-week training course designed to prepare women for apprenticeships and jobs in the skilled trades, which can set them up for careers that start out paying double or triple the minimum wage. Photo courtesy of Moore Community House.

Participation 152

Participation Culture Course Design Skills 152

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2020

And some live video platforms, including Zoom, give participants the option to connect to the discussion by phone. Mike Caulfield is one of the people stressing the value of minimalist online course construction at this time. Start with the skills for lifelong learning and learn those.”

Teaching 218

Teaching Instructors Distance Learning Lecturing 218

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 121

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 121

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

3D modeling and printers can bring almost any educational concept to life, while building practical skills such as problem-solving, creative coding and design. 3D printing also supports inclusion efforts for students of various learning styles and improves collaboration and speaking skills. 3D Printing Engages Students.

STEM 167

STEM Learning Math Learning Styles 167

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

“But bringing it into an online setting adds that extra layer of technology challenge and collaboration-skill challenge.” She said that one of the ways she implements active participation is through participatory course design in some of her courses, where students take part in brainstorming what the course will look like.

Culture 147

Culture Teaching Syllabus English 147

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

That may mean hiring more staff who have expertise in digital course design and instruction—and reevaluating whether to pay for help from outside companies or bring services in-house. And the report suggests that few colleges require students to undergo training about how to succeed in online courses.

Hybrid Learning 184

Hybrid Learning Hybrid Courses Learning Exams 184

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 6, 2024

The below list is of course, just as important to include for in person classes, but there are additional challenges for online instruction that requires a more concerted effort and time to encourage participation and intervene where necessary to promote student success. When does online class size matter? read the study. Cowan, J. &

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

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. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al.,

Plagiarism 122

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 122

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). assess success at completion.

Teaching 180

Teaching Education Learning Assignments 180

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

These design choices have noticeable implications. I typically build MOOCs, but this spring, I designed an online program for a cohort of 16 nonprofit leaders. Participants gathered online each week for seminar-style conversations, case study discussions and peer critiques.

Online Learning 156

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 156

Faculty Focus

MARCH 19, 2023

A SWOT analysis The five stages of the Stanford Design Thinking Process were used to structure the course. Design thinking activities and assessments were designed at each stage of the course. Students were asked to consider their transferable skills in identifying their strengths and development needs.

Course Design 116

Course Design Testing Feedback Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Students have the flexibility to select from courses that prepare them for graduate school or hone their professional career skills. As they approach their final year, students can opt for a leadership course that equips them for life beyond college.

Interdisciplinary 124

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 124

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Moore have organized the self-assessment tool into three sections: The context and design of your course. The text of your syllabus and course design. Authors Ed Brantmeier, Andreas Broscheid and Carl S. And the subtext of your syllabus. Having an open mind about what we may need to change in our teaching is essential.

Syllabus 152

Syllabus Teaching Beliefs Instructors 152

Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

It is a way educators can improve their skills and increase student outcomes. In addition, professional development promotes a growth mindset, and faculty become active participants in their own learning. Professional development participants participating in a hands-on learning environment are highly engaged and motivated.

Evaluation 111

Evaluation Participation Knowledge Learning Styles 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 12, 2025

For instance, is there a quiet student who excels in written assignments but struggles with a course outcome tied to public speaking? Next, consider the content students need to master, the depth of their understanding, and the skills they need to apply that knowledge in practical situations.

Learning 109

Learning Evaluation Students Course Design 109

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Just as a chef with pre-developed culinary skills meticulously selects ingredients and carefully plans before creating a masterpiece, educators must equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for their academic success.

Exams 115

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 115

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This piece will suggest a few simple ideas that teachers of introductory STEM classes may implement in their course design to turn their lectures into active learning experiences for a large student body, without needing to completely revisit and change their whole teaching style. Buil et al., How long should they last?

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2017

When they wrote the LAB charter in 2013, Mote and Tucker designed a model that included college-prep academic rigor alongside life and leadership skills, particularly entrepreneurial learning. Before year three, Mote and Tucker noticed that students had one language and set of skills for academic classes and another for non academic.

Schools 137

Schools Laboratory Languages Language 137

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

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. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al.,

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Students have the flexibility to select from courses that prepare them for graduate school or hone their professional career skills. As they approach their final year, students can opt for a leadership course that equips them for life beyond college.

Interdisciplinary 111

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Students participate as they choose to and are accountable for meeting course demands regardless of the delivery mode they select. Educators are available to students and are responsible for designing bi-modal content. Educators are available to students and are responsible for designing bi-modal content.

Learning 105

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

You could also integrate videos or podcasts into your course materials, in addition to assigning readings. Encourage student participation. We know that active participation in class can improve student learning but participation does not always mean speaking.

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

MARCH 19, 2023

A SWOT analysis The five stages of the Stanford Design Thinking Process were used to structure the course. Design thinking activities and assessments were designed at each stage of the course. Students were asked to consider their transferable skills in identifying their strengths and development needs.

Course Design 98

Course Design Testing Feedback Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 12, 2025

For instance, is there a quiet student who excels in written assignments but struggles with a course outcome tied to public speaking? Next, consider the content students need to master, the depth of their understanding, and the skills they need to apply that knowledge in practical situations.

Learning 103

Learning Evaluation Students Course Design 103

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. Access: Building Bridges to Opportunity Accessible Course Design Accessibility in online education goes beyond compliance with legal requirements.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2018

And the unconference format enables participants to engage with major themes—and each other—in ways that deeply resonate with them. Participants hailed from as far as Australia, reinforcing the notion that US institutions have something to learn from our fellow post-secondary leaders across the Atlantic and the Pacific.

Participation 121

Participation Course Design Instructors Discussions 121

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Students participate as they choose to and are accountable for meeting course demands regardless of the delivery mode they select. Educators are available to students and are responsible for designing bi-modal content. Educators are available to students and are responsible for designing bi-modal content.

Learning 98

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

You could also integrate videos or podcasts into your course materials, in addition to assigning readings. Encourage student participation. We know that active participation in class can improve student learning but participation does not always mean speaking.

Teaching 111

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

It is a way educators can improve their skills and increase student outcomes. In addition, professional development promotes a growth mindset, and faculty become active participants in their own learning. Professional development participants participating in a hands-on learning environment are highly engaged and motivated.

Evaluation 94

Evaluation Participation Knowledge Learning Styles 94

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The communicative method, which focuses on teaching language through interaction and real-life communication, traditionally prioritizes speaking and listening skills, emphasizing real-time language use. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act. 2010; Kern, 1992).

Language 124

Language Languages Writing Communication 124

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. Access: Building Bridges to Opportunity Accessible Course Design Accessibility in online education goes beyond compliance with legal requirements.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 14, 2024

Online Accessibility: The institution removes geographical and practical obstacles from the program by providing distance education, enabling participants to juggle their studies with personal and professional obligations without having to pay for extra travel expenses. OER and No/Low-Cost Textbooks: The program makes significant use of both.

Teaching Assistants 110

Teaching Assistants Textbooks Special Education Education 110

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” We also list a few simple suggestions for improving learning spaces.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” We also list a few simple suggestions for improving learning spaces.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). This not only bridges the gap between campuses but also fosters teamwork and communication skills (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021).

Teaching 91

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 91