Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

Although its definition is somewhat abstract, active learning is an approach to instruction that involves actively engaging students with the course material through activities such as discussions, problem solving, case studies, and role playing. Studies show that the Pecha Kucha style can improve English speaking skills in general.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Another benefit of an Online Learning Community is the mentoring provided to faculty that can improve teaching methods and strategies (Zhadko & Ko, 2023). Conclusion and recommendations Online learning communities are a valuable professional development resource for faculty teaching online. link] Higher Ed Partners.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Through thoughtful iteration, we can continue to leverage AI as a supportive tool—not as a replacement for traditional teaching methods, but as a complementary aid that helps bridge the gap between writing and communication in the language classroom. Professional Knowledge for the Teaching of Writing. 2016, www2.ncte.org/statement/teaching-writing.

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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. Applying Andragogy to Online Course Design to Increase Student Engagement and Success. References Bustillo-booth, M. Dixson, M.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies. References Beatty, B. EdTech Books.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies. References Beatty, B. EdTech Books.

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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.

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Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Dean-Scott , Texas State University Key Statement: Cogenerative (cogen) dialogues are one learner-centered approach to engaging students in agency for their own learning and development in a course. Although substantial research has been conducted on the topic of effective teaching (Campbell et al., 2019; Silvestri, 2005). Oakley, J.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

If they are right, it would mean short-circuiting the famous “10,000-hour rule” based on studies by education researcher Anders Ericsson and popularized by bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell in his book “Outliers.” As Carole Balcells, who helps develop curricula for Acuitus, puts it: “The one doing the thinking is the one doing the learning.”

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