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.

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Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 53

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Interdisciplinary Studies: Breaking Boundaries for Comprehensive Learning Interdisciplinary studies, as an approach to education, research, and problem-solving, break down traditional boundaries between academic fields, encouraging collaboration and integration of knowledge from diverse areas. 2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012).

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2018

Many college leaders have looked to online course delivery as a way to reach more students at a reduced cost, in hopes of increasing access to higher education. And that makes sense, since the case studies show that the faculty role can change considerably when a college shifts strategically to serving an online audience.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

To keep students engaged in STEM learning during school closures, Vernier Software & Technology is offering a robust collection of free remote learning solutions for teachers and students. Students can perform their own analysis of the sample data and answer questions based on their results.

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eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2023

According to a recent study , grading is one of the least stressful activities early career teachers have to complete. Are students allowed to retake tests on which they did not do well? To build a strong, meaningful grading policy, instructors must choose the approach that best fits the course design and student learning outcomes.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Interdisciplinary Studies: Breaking Boundaries for Comprehensive Learning Interdisciplinary studies, as an approach to education, research, and problem-solving, break down traditional boundaries between academic fields, encouraging collaboration and integration of knowledge from diverse areas. 2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012).

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Interdisciplinary Study Multidisciplinary Metacognitive Skills 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Now that so much college work is done digitally in learning management systems, many colleges are trying to analyze student data from those platforms to predict which students need help. There’s a lot to do in between predicting student performance and generating better student outcomes.”.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2021

New program addresses barriers that lead to social disparities; students learn to make important health and financial decisions. the leading Impact-as-a-Service TM education innovator, announced the development of the nation’s first healthcare literacy course designed for high school students. EVERFI Inc.,

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Leveraging AI in the classroom can enhance teaching while preparing students for a future where AI is integral to the workforce. ISTE U serves as a digital hub offering top-tier professional learning courses designed to assist educators in developing fundamental skills for teaching and learning in a digital world.

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Teachers Intelligence Essay Social Studies 207

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class. Below, let me share instructional strategies that I use in my courses (virtual, asynchronous, and in-person) to recover student engagement. Sound familiar?

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Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 131

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As we prepared for the start of fall semester 2024, there was buzz around our campus about administration raising the caps in our condensed 8-week online courses to match the high enrollment caps for our 16 week in person courses. As an educator and instructional designer, I find this problematic.

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Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

We can’t discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move fully online for virtual instruction, later paving the way for hybrid learning as classrooms slowly reopened for small groups of students. We had some experience with online learning.” .

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Hybrid Learning Learning Blended Learning Discussions 280

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

My first and only fully online class taken as an undergraduate student was a complete disaster. The class was a required course in my field that I would go on to be responsible for teaching as a graduate student and, later, as a professor. Kind of wild that I never actually received instruction in the course, myself.)

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Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 131

Faculty Focus

JULY 4, 2023

Classic online course standards emphasize the value of three types of interactions: student-instructor interaction, student-content interaction, and student-student interaction. Especially today in an age where students are fully bathed in other online communities of choice through TikTok, Twitch, and Reddit.

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Exams Students Instructors Evaluation 116

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Connecting with students is a step towards increasing engagement in the classroom—whether face-to-face or online. Connecting with students shifts the obligation from the instructor working singularly to create an inclusive environment to one where the class works collectively to build the community.

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Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As we prepared for the start of fall semester 2024, there was buzz around our campus about administration raising the caps in our condensed 8-week online courses to match the high enrollment caps for our 16 week in person courses. As an educator and instructional designer, I find this problematic.

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Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

So are most of the students taking the cultural competency quiz Professor John Branch gives out near the beginning of his MBA-level International Marketing class at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. The average student gets just two of the ten questions right. Source: Course Hero.

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eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2025

For student-athletes balancing elite sports training and academics, the road to college can be overwhelming. A new partnership between IMG Academy and Revolution Prep aims to change that by bringing academic support to student-athletes navigating college recruitment and competition.

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2020

. • “Enhance” boxes offer tips about improving the quality of online courses. • “Optimize” boxes explain best practices and methods of course evaluation. Throughout, the playbook explores themes of providing students with support in online courses, making such courses equitable, and the importance of continuously improving them.

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Course Evaluations Instructors Evaluation Universal Design 196

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Connecting with students is a step towards increasing engagement in the classroom—whether face-to-face or online. Connecting with students shifts the obligation from the instructor working singularly to create an inclusive environment to one where the class works collectively to build the community.

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Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

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. When it comes to increasing rates of student achievement, satisfaction, and graduation, what really makes the difference? This is critical work.

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Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class. Below, let me share instructional strategies that I use in my courses (virtual, asynchronous, and in-person) to recover student engagement. Sound familiar?

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Are there parts of your course you wish could be taught more effectively? Would you like to prepare students for learning material with which they tend to struggle? Do you want to help students transition effectively from one learning activity to another? Priming your students will provide solutions to these questions.

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Knowledge Quizzes Learning Students 126

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

My first and only fully online class taken as an undergraduate student was a complete disaster. The class was a required course in my field that I would go on to be responsible for teaching as a graduate student and, later, as a professor. Kind of wild that I never actually received instruction in the course, myself.)

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Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 106

Faculty Focus

JULY 4, 2023

Classic online course standards emphasize the value of three types of interactions: student-instructor interaction, student-content interaction, and student-student interaction. Especially today in an age where students are fully bathed in other online communities of choice through TikTok, Twitch, and Reddit.

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Exams Students Instructors Evaluation 97

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Balch & Blanck, 2025; Butulis, 2023; Parks & Oslick, 2024) and to provide their students with instruction and practice in using AI in productive and ethical ways (e.g., As the capacity of AI grows to complete increasingly complex tasks, we (as college instructors) may wonder what we can offer our students in the age of AI.

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Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 112

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Creating a trust-based classroom begins with an essential mindset: students are doing their best. When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from punitive measures, fear-based management, and skepticism about students honesty. Students should feel safe to experiment without fear of punishment or penalty.

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 118

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

We firmly believe that doing so not only meets the evolving needs of today’s students but also enhances the overall learning experience. Furthermore, it places both faculty and students in a better position to adapt, should the need for another rapid shift to remote learning arise.

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Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 126

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

In the survey, chief online officers predicted that by 2025, programs and courses that mix on-campus and online learning experiences will become the norm for undergraduate students, graduate students and adult learners. It may also mean doing more to truly prepare students for online learning.

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Hybrid Learning Hybrid Courses Learning Exams 194

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Ensuring a successful educational experience for our students is akin to the art of culinary development, where thoughtful preparation is fundamental. This parallels the concept of pre-courses, which serve as innovative ingredients and preparatory tools in the educational kitchen.

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Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 114

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The student today learns much differently than students did five years ago. There is an increased movement towards personalizing the educational experience, practiced with student agency and choice on assessments. For a teacher, this translates into knowing what students use and understanding these platforms themselves.

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Technology Teachers Evaluation Course Design 158

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

With the growing demand for contemporary online education, it is crucial to analyze instructional design – a systematic process that applies psychological principles of human learning to develop effective instructional solutions. Therefore, it is evident that online learning presents a unique set of challenges.

Student Engagement 102

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 102

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.

Disabilities 64

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 64

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. How Teachers and Students Use 3D Printing in Today’s Classrooms.

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STEM Learning Math Learning Styles 167

Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2016

Failure to appreciate these points will result in personalized learning products more likely to hinder than help students. And unfortunately, evidence reveals students are often poor judges of what instructional techniques are most likely to promote optimal learning. make suboptimal decisions about when/where/how often to study.

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Education Evaluation Failure Essay 159

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Are there parts of your course you wish could be taught more effectively? Would you like to prepare students for learning material with which they tend to struggle? Do you want to help students transition effectively from one learning activity to another? Priming your students will provide solutions to these questions.

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Knowledge Quizzes Learning Students 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Efforts to expand access to higher education have resulted in higher enrollment rates and degree attainment rates making higher education an option that is open to more students than ever before. Two Forms of Curriculum in Higher Education There are two forms of curriculum in higher education.

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