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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
MAY 29, 2020
A new “playbook” aims to strike the middle ground between offering higher ed instructors and institutions too much information about teaching remotely and offering too little. Here are summaries of the four essential elements of successful online courses, according to the playbook. We know, EdSurge has published plenty of it.)
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Edsurge
OCTOBER 22, 2020
COVID-19 has not only shaken up the way we deliver instruction, but the pandemic also threatens the bonds that connect students to each other and their campuses. To stave off this potential defection, how can we instructors promote virtual community? In fact those moments humanize you and help students feel connected.
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.
Edsurge
MARCH 17, 2020
Like many others teaching college classes across the country, Sharyn Hardy spent the last few days figuring out how to translate her carefully crafted classroom lectures into lessons that her students can learn online. Suddenly shifting college courses online demands a lot of effort from everyone involved. Andersen says. “I
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.), consider how it might be used as a tool for enhancing student learning and engagement. Students now expect the use of this tool by their professors for more than simply providing lecture slides or links to readings.
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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