Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

So are most of the students taking the cultural competency quiz Professor John Branch gives out near the beginning of his MBA-level International Marketing class at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Instead, I ask them to try to explore cultural differences while sitting in their armchairs at home. Why did it fail?

Quizzes 167

Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2024

We begin not with the syllabus, not with the table of contents, not with the attendance policy, not with lame jokes but with the real questions that delight us in our own work. I know, I know, there are a whole slew of objections we can raise against this approach: I can’t do this in a big lecture. Cover the syllabus later.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Discussions Beliefs Questions 105

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

We may not have a storefront window to attract attention, but we do have something that students see before the start of the semester that can grab their attention, set the tone, and get them excited about entering the class…your syllabus! Exhibit 2: Thompson’s Barbie themed class syllabus (Spring 2024). Let Them Play!

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

We may not have a storefront window to attract attention, but we do have something that students see before the start of the semester that can grab their attention, set the tone, and get them excited about entering the class…your syllabus! Exhibit 2: Thompson’s Barbie themed class syllabus (Spring 2024). Let Them Play!

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

Humanize to Optimize The main focus of humanized teaching is to apply learning science and culturally responsive teaching to the world of asynchronous online courses with the goal of creating an inclusive, equitable class climate for all students. Types and Purpose of Inquiry Inclusive Survey Question Cultural Inquiry.

Instructors 111

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

So, for those of us that cannot add one more thing to our already packed class schedules, look for ways to bring teamwork to your existing lecture topics. It is a nice balance of learning and pop-culture. Group Trivia: I end our first-class session with some trivia questions for students to answer in small groups of 4-to-5 students.

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

Humanize to Optimize The main focus of humanized teaching is to apply learning science and culturally responsive teaching to the world of asynchronous online courses with the goal of creating an inclusive, equitable class climate for all students. Types and Purpose of Inquiry Inclusive Survey Question Cultural Inquiry.

Instructors 105

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

So, for those of us that cannot add one more thing to our already packed class schedules, look for ways to bring teamwork to your existing lecture topics. It is a nice balance of learning and pop-culture. Group Trivia: I end our first-class session with some trivia questions for students to answer in small groups of 4-to-5 students.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

I selected OpenStax because of the many resources they provided, such as PowerPoint lecture slides, instructor solution files, and even LMS cartridges for online classes. From a Pokémon-themed syllabus to a ‘Squid Games’ escape room, she loves integrating pop culture into her assignments to make learning fun and memorable.

Textbooks 116

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 116

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

I selected OpenStax because of the many resources they provided, such as PowerPoint lecture slides, instructor solution files, and even LMS cartridges for online classes. From a Pokémon-themed syllabus to a ‘Squid Games’ escape room, she loves integrating pop culture into her assignments to make learning fun and memorable.

Textbooks 104

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 104

k12 Online Schools

MAY 12, 2025

In 15 seconds, theyve illustrated a core economics principle better than many lectures. These short lectures often introduce students to ideas theyd never encounter in a regular curriculum, ideas about identity, ethics, global issues, and personal growth. But what sets them apart is their emotional and intellectual impact.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Textbooks 52

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Postsecondary education in America has historically been committed to inventing courses of study, educational programs, or even whole institutions dedicated to the needs and expectations of its society, peoples, and cultures (Community Colleges, n.d.). However, much of the emphasis has been placed on access rather than preparation.

Course Design 67

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 67

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Postsecondary education in America has historically been committed to inventing courses of study, educational programs, or even whole institutions dedicated to the needs and expectations of its society, peoples, and cultures (Community Colleges, n.d.). However, much of the emphasis has been placed on access rather than preparation.

Course Design 62

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 62

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Implementation and Strategies The first year I utilized cogen, I integrated these dialogues into my syllabus. Obviously larger class sizes would require either larger groups, more opportunities for cogen throughout the semester, or possibly offering cogen dialogues as an extra credit opportunity in very large lecture classes.

Teaching 52

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Problem-Based Learning 52

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2020

You recorded your lectures or gathered via video call with however many students you could reach each week. No one knows yet what the next semester will bring, but there’s a good chance the spaces where you used to teach, whether cavernous lecture hall or cozy seminar room, won’t be available this fall. Key Concepts.

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Syllabus Lecturing Education Course Design 218

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Boyer uses a “flipped syllabus” in which students' final grades are based on the points they've earned—not lost—throughout the semester. Boyer uses a “flipped syllabus” in which students' final grades are based on the points they've earned—not lost—throughout the semester. He loved the scope and implications of his subject.

Syllabus 146

Syllabus Quizzes Lecturing Assignments 146