Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

We can nurture our students intrinsic motivation to learn the content through demonstrations of our own engagement, activating the process of trickle-down engagement by which our own engagement as instructors promotes our students engagement and their subsequent learning (Saucier, Miller, Martens, & Jones, 2022).

Instructors 98

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 98

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

But simply teaching and learning through a device isn’t enough, and moving instruction online requires approaches and resources to ensure students have tools that enable deeper learning and active student engagement. We were course designing and co-teaching,” she said. Then came the pandemic. “We

Hybrid Learning 285

Hybrid Learning Learning Blended Learning Discussions 285

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. As students and educators adapt to digital platforms, student engagement has emerged as a key concern in online learning.

Student Engagement 86

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 86

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Research indicates that instructor participation in discussions can be an important component for instructor presence and student engagement (Vinton 2023). Teacher/student interactions in the online environment requires frequent individualized check ins especially in condensed quick moving courses (Ong and Quek 2023).

Instructors 116

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

2011) into all parts of our courses (see Saucier et al., 2022 for a discussion of the empathetic course design perspective). This ranges from our syllabi to our course structures and policies, to our assignments and assessments. This empathetic course design perspective is important to us. Raimondi, 2019).

Course Design 142

Course Design Assignments Teaching Philosophy Instructors 142

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Without a doubt, the indicators of this study demonstrate that teachers need assistance. The study does not account for the level of experience of the teachers. They also should pay special care to ensure that educators understand the privacy and security concerns associated with technology.

Technology 159

Technology Teachers Evaluation Course Design 159

Faculty Focus

JULY 4, 2023

On the other hand, quality assurance standards almost always require online courses to create persistent opportunities for student-student engagement. In truth, some discussions and group projects are wonderful additions to some courses. The question is, are they defensible as a mark of quality across the board ?

Exams 116

Exams Students Instructors Evaluation 116

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

3D Printing Engages Students. A study by Macquarie University in Australia and educational technology company Makers Empire confirms what’s easy for educators to observe — 3D lessons engage students , enabling them to learn advanced concepts and skills. by Erika Gimbel.

STEM 167

STEM Learning Math Learning Styles 167

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Research indicates that instructor participation in discussions can be an important component for instructor presence and student engagement (Vinton 2023). Teacher/student interactions in the online environment requires frequent individualized check ins especially in condensed quick moving courses (Ong and Quek 2023).

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Access: Building Bridges to Opportunity Accessible Course Design Accessibility in online education goes beyond compliance with legal requirements. It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

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

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

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. We used a combination of video chat, Slack and curriculum materials hosted on a learning management system.

Online Learning 156

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 156

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

The organization TILT Higher Ed (Transparency in Learning & Teaching) provides examples and resources that faculty can adopt to show greater transparency in explaining to students the “why” behind course activities and assignments.

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 131

Faculty Focus

JULY 4, 2023

On the other hand, quality assurance standards almost always require online courses to create persistent opportunities for student-student engagement. In truth, some discussions and group projects are wonderful additions to some courses. The question is, are they defensible as a mark of quality across the board ?

Exams 98

Exams Students Instructors Evaluation 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Access: Building Bridges to Opportunity Accessible Course Design Accessibility in online education goes beyond compliance with legal requirements. It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Renea Brathwaite, chief diversity officer and dean of professional studies at Vanguard University, is an advocate for a relentless pursuit of these metacognitive efforts. 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.

Syllabus 152

Syllabus Teaching Beliefs Instructors 152

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

We can nurture our students intrinsic motivation to learn the content through demonstrations of our own engagement, activating the process of trickle-down engagement by which our own engagement as instructors promotes our students engagement and their subsequent learning (Saucier, Miller, Martens, & Jones, 2022).

Instructors 115

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 115

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

The organization TILT Higher Ed (Transparency in Learning & Teaching) provides examples and resources that faculty can adopt to show greater transparency in explaining to students the “why” behind course activities and assignments.

Syllabus 110

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 110

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

2011) into all parts of our courses (see Saucier et al., 2022 for a discussion of the empathetic course design perspective). This ranges from our syllabi to our course structures and policies, to our assignments and assessments. This empathetic course design perspective is important to us. Raimondi, 2019).

Course Design 98

Course Design Assignments Teaching Philosophy Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

When students connect, it fosters a sense of belonging and community, significantly enhancing course engagement and contributing to increased academic success. Let us know how you are building connections with your students by sharing your thoughts in the comments below.

Instructors 116

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 116

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Teachers may perceive that the odds are stacked against them when their desires to individually engage with students as people crash against a wall of hundreds of faces and mounting demands on their time (Lin et al., Think about experiences you or your colleagues have had with student response systems, think-pair-share, and quizzing.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

When students connect, it fosters a sense of belonging and community, significantly enhancing course engagement and contributing to increased academic success. Let us know how you are building connections with your students by sharing your thoughts in the comments below.

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Although ignorance may undermine nursing students’ confidence in providing care to a population with psychiatric deficiencies, bias is not a deliberate part of their education. “The Use of Standardized Patients as an Educational Strategy in Baccalaureate Psychiatric Nursing Simulation: A Mixed Method Pilot Study.”

Culture 111

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Extensive analysis of student perception data was conducted and found a generally positive reception, with a majority of students strongly advocating for the pre-course’s availability to future cohorts (Hansen, Basel, & Malreddy, under review). American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 83 (7): 7021.

Exams 115

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Although ignorance may undermine nursing students’ confidence in providing care to a population with psychiatric deficiencies, bias is not a deliberate part of their education. “The Use of Standardized Patients as an Educational Strategy in Baccalaureate Psychiatric Nursing Simulation: A Mixed Method Pilot Study.”

Culture 105

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary 105

Faculty Focus

JUNE 6, 2023

Keeping our students engaged and connected to course content is at the top of an instructor’s list. These two priorities have become even more crucial with the increasing number of online classes offered to our students each semester.

Accessibility 69

Accessibility Course Design Students Research Methods 69

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

Connect to students Study after study shows that key to a student’s success is their connection to a faculty member. Here are a few other things you can do to ensure all students feel welcome in your classroom. Co-create classroom norms with your students.

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

Connect to students Study after study shows that key to a student’s success is their connection to a faculty member. Here are a few other things you can do to ensure all students feel welcome in your classroom. Co-create classroom norms with your students.

Teaching 111

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Students engage more deeply with the material because they can see leadership in action, even in a fictional setting. One of the students wrote a comic book titled The Adventures of Supercow and Frost that depicted superheroes protecting their city from a sunbeam by finding the area of an irregular polygon (Reilly, 2024).

Assignments 115

Assignments Teaching Ethics Fairness 115

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

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Students engage more deeply with the material because they can see leadership in action, even in a fictional setting. One of the students wrote a comic book titled The Adventures of Supercow and Frost that depicted superheroes protecting their city from a sunbeam by finding the area of an irregular polygon (Reilly, 2024).

Assignments 102

Assignments Teaching Ethics Fairness 102

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Additionally, starting each session with a shared activity, like a case-based discussion or a live poll, ensures that all students participate actively from the outset, regardless of location (Beatty, 2019). 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

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 86

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 86

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Additionally, starting each session with a shared activity, like a case-based discussion or a live poll, ensures that all students participate actively from the outset, regardless of location (Beatty, 2019). 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

APRIL 16, 2024

Extensive analysis of student perception data was conducted and found a generally positive reception, with a majority of students strongly advocating for the pre-course’s availability to future cohorts (Hansen, Basel, & Malreddy, under review). American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 83 (7): 7021.

Exams 75

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 75

Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Stephanie Wasmanski , Wilkes University Keywords : Student Choice, Student Autonomy, Self-Determination Theory Key Statement: Supporting students’ basic psychological needs of autonomy and competence through self-selected activities and positive feedback may enhance student engagement and motivation.

Motivation 59

Motivation Feedback Students Assignments 59

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

Some learning engineers believe they can help students reach mastery of complex subject matter as much as 10 times faster than with traditional approaches. Among the choices educators make are what instructional technique to use, when and how to give feedback, and when and how to test student knowledge.

Education 218

Education Learning Textbooks Instructors 218