Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2017

He’s taking three online courses this semester, all of which require him to participate in online discussion forums as part of his grade. “It In the course evaluations at the end of the semester they write that our class has really formed a community,” she says. Many instructors see them as drudgery as well.

Instructors 151

Instructors Discussions Course Evaluations Writing 151

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Learning Management Systems shouldn’t be seen as simply a catchall for handouts or a place to enter grades; when used effectively, the LMS can be a powerful tool for engaging learners and helping them connect with their professors, peers, and the content they’re learning. This appreciation is often mentioned in end-of-term evaluations.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The grading scheme I use allows students to choose how much the quiz will count. The grading scheme gives instructors the flexibility to vary the points as they see fit. I administer two daily quizzes in that course. On my course evaluations student regularly note that the daily quiz is one of their favorite activities.

Quizzes 94

Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 94

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Knowing students beyond their grade : Students feel like professors care about their success when they take the time to learn their names. I consistently read in my course evaluations that students appreciate this effort and feel a sense of community in my classroom as a result.

Feedback 119

Feedback Motivation Learning Course Evaluations 119

Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2018

So, it really depends on how eager the student is to help improve the whole situation and the course specifically. I think in terms of its timing, the course evaluation coming only at the end affects whether the professor could make adjustments, and also how eager students are when it comes to participating in that progress.

Teaching 121

Teaching Course Evaluations Evaluation Students 121

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Knowing students beyond their grade : Students feel like professors care about their success when they take the time to learn their names. I consistently read in my course evaluations that students appreciate this effort and feel a sense of community in my classroom as a result.

Feedback 108

Feedback Motivation Learning Course Evaluations 108

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Pre-courses can be an optional activity during the summer (prior to courses offered during the fall semester) or during the winter break intersession (prior to courses offered during the spring semester). For summer courses, a brief pre-course may be offered in the weeks leading up to the first day of class.

Exams 114

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 114

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Pro tip: Consider employing the notes column within your LMS grade book to reference and utilize student information gathered from the questionnaire. Be Present Being present in your online course goes beyond delivering the curriculum and providing assignment feedback.

Instructors 115

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Pro tip: Consider employing the notes column within your LMS grade book to reference and utilize student information gathered from the questionnaire. Be Present Being present in your online course goes beyond delivering the curriculum and providing assignment feedback.

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 9, 2025

Countdown together by engaging in the last day of school activities that incorporate reflection, celebration, movement, and summer goals for every grade. Host a grade-level talent show: Get all your grade-level teachers involved and have a fun talent show. It should include your whole class and be fun and silly.

Activities 69

Activities Schools Middle School Middle School 69

Faculty Focus

JUNE 6, 2024

When the grade was unexpected. Most them default to blame—the teacher, the textbook, fellow classmates, the course, the department, the school—almost anybody or anything but not themselves. I used to use an interview project in my communication course in which students were interviewed for positions by classmates.

Course Evaluations 59

Course Evaluations Attention Textbooks Discussions 59

Faculty Focus

MAY 23, 2023

In addition, psychology faculty reviewed end of the course evaluation comments regarding the Symposium. At MPA, (Midwestern Psychological Association) people were just interested in what we did whereas at SHaPE we were graded and judged. Research questions To what extent did you feel the symposium was an authentic experience?

Evaluation 105

Evaluation Counselling Assignments Critical Thinking 105

Faculty Focus

JUNE 6, 2024

When the grade was unexpected. Most them default to blame—the teacher, the textbook, fellow classmates, the course, the department, the school—almost anybody or anything but not themselves. I used to use an interview project in my communication course in which students were interviewed for positions by classmates.

Course Evaluations 49

Course Evaluations Attention Textbooks Discussions 49

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Pre-courses can be an optional activity during the summer (prior to courses offered during the fall semester) or during the winter break intersession (prior to courses offered during the spring semester). For summer courses, a brief pre-course may be offered in the weeks leading up to the first day of class.

Exams 70

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 70