Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2019

If we gathered all the stories of people reading this column together, we would have a tapestry of diverse people who all had unique approaches to contributing to others’ growth. My confidence was shaken, but not broken. Think of someone who contributed to your learning in a meaningful way at some point in your life.

Teaching 167

Teaching Peer Review Course Evaluations Culture 167

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The goal was to highlight key points from the readings and also give a sense of her personality as a teacher. “I These portfolios bring those internal workings out in ways that a syllabus or course evaluations could never capture,” she says. I really had to get over the hangups of looking at myself on a camera,” she says.

Teaching Portfolio 167

Teaching Portfolio Teaching Syllabus Peer Review 167

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

I use a daily quiz that has a two-fold purpose: first, it tests the students’ knowledge of the day’s reading material; and second, it provides a focus for the lecture and activities scheduled that day in class. On my course evaluations student regularly note that the daily quiz is one of their favorite activities.

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Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 108

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

I use a daily quiz that has a two-fold purpose: first, it tests the students’ knowledge of the day’s reading material; and second, it provides a focus for the lecture and activities scheduled that day in class. On my course evaluations student regularly note that the daily quiz is one of their favorite activities.

Quizzes 97

Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 97

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 125

Teaching Course Evaluations Evaluation Students 125

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2022

“First and last class sessions are the bookends that hold a course together.” I heard or read that somewhere—apologies to the source I can’t acknowledge. Although institutions have all moved toward online, official course evaluations, why not use this last class to get and give feedback of a different sort?

Feedback 111

Feedback Course Evaluations Assignments Study 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Students now expect the use of this tool by their professors for more than simply providing lecture slides or links to readings. This appreciation is often mentioned in end-of-term evaluations. For those using Canvas, a Course Evaluation Checklist is available to use as a guide for designing effective and accessible courses.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2022

“First and last class sessions are the bookends that hold a course together.” I heard or read that somewhere—apologies to the source I can’t acknowledge. Although institutions have all moved toward online, official course evaluations, why not use this last class to get and give feedback of a different sort?

Feedback 98

Feedback Course Evaluations Assignments Study 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

I consistently read in my course evaluations that students appreciate this effort and feel a sense of community in my classroom as a result. This inarguably can be a time-consuming process, but one that truly makes a difference toward a student’s sense of belonging.

Feedback 119

Feedback Motivation Learning Course Evaluations 119

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2022

What examples would you give from our readings or from pop culture or media sources? Before we take on ethics in the reading for today, let’s go back and take a look at that.”. s note: End-of-course evaluations are an ongoing concern for faculty, even those who have tenure and long years in the classroom. Do you agree?

Ethics 98

Ethics Minute Papers Syllabus Course Evaluations 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

I consistently read in my course evaluations that students appreciate this effort and feel a sense of community in my classroom as a result. This inarguably can be a time-consuming process, but one that truly makes a difference toward a student’s sense of belonging.

Feedback 111

Feedback Motivation Learning Course Evaluations 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Students now expect the use of this tool by their professors for more than simply providing lecture slides or links to readings. This appreciation is often mentioned in end-of-term evaluations. For those using Canvas, a Course Evaluation Checklist is available to use as a guide for designing effective and accessible courses.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 9, 2025

End of the Year Activities – Last Week of School Fun for Middle and High School By Cara McLeod Grades: 5th-10th This resource offers over 30 activities for your students to try, including creating a teacher report card, course evaluations, a memory wall, and even a video activity.

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Activities Schools Middle School Middle School 69