Course Evaluations Discussions Instructors 
Edsurge
MARCH 17, 2017
For many students, participating in online class discussions feels like a chore—a box to check off for participation points rather than a lively dialogue. “I He’s taking three online courses this semester, all of which require him to participate in online discussion forums as part of his grade.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 22, 2020
To stave off this potential defection, how can we instructors promote virtual community? One of the most empirically supported best practices of online education is for the instructor to “be present.” In an online-only world, it’s imperative for students to see you as a human being, not merely as an instructor.
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Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 13, 2024
In creating a course shell, regardless of the course modality (face-to-face, hybrid, or online), it can be helpful to understand the things that students find most frustrating (and most helpful) about faculty use of the LMS. Make sure all links and media in the course are active and work when students need to access them.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 27, 2024
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. Instructors lead by example, sharing information about themselves, their backgrounds, and their interests, and encourage students to do the same.
Edsurge
AUGUST 7, 2018
Even the best instructors may not be able to reach every student. In July, three members from EdSurge Independent, a student-run group that meets weekly to discuss ideas around higher education and technology, joined EdSurge Live to share what they wish faculty knew about students today, and propose ways to fuse instructional gaps.
Faculty Focus
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
As such, it effectively engages students in discussion of the correct answers, and just as importantly, the incorrect answers. The grading scheme gives instructors the flexibility to vary the points as they see fit. I administer two daily quizzes in that course. This approach to quizzing could work in almost any kind of course.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 27, 2024
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. Instructors lead by example, sharing information about themselves, their backgrounds, and their interests, and encourage students to do the same.
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