Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

To help cultivate responsible decision-making in classrooms, educators should consider the following questions: How can I help students evaluate situations to identify the potential benefits and consequences of different decisions? Facilitate a discussion among the groups about the potential benefits and consequences of each response.

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

Tech giants Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have unintentionally assigned educators around the world major homework for the summer: Adjusting their assignments and teaching methods to adapt to a fresh batch of AI features that students will enter classrooms with in the fall.

Lecturing 216

Lecturing Education Assignments Syllabus 216

Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2016

(Fellowship of Educators for Equity and Diversity), a nonprofit that aims to attract and retain teachers of color in urban schools across Rhode Island. was one of five new startups launched during Startup Weekend Education in Providence ( SWeduPVD ), an event last week hosted by the Highlander Institute in collaboration with 4.0

Culture 167

Culture Education Syllabus Attention 167

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2019

The most effective educational tools and services are ones developed and informed by those with firsthand experience in schools. Having that prior experience has been a huge advantage in building products for educators. One of the sessions is dedicated to examining education standards.

Syllabus 157

Syllabus Education Failure Knowledge 157

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Between the barbeque and baristas, the dive bars and dueling pianos, thousands of educators, along with entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and policymakers across the education industry, will descend on Austin, Texas, during the first week of March for SXSW EDU. Who Does Online Education Really Serve? Tuesday, March 5, 4 p.m.

Syllabus 115

Syllabus Science Learning Styles Testing 115

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

Make it Easy for Students to Interact It can be a delicate balance to try to not overwhelm students by the quantity of educational technology we use in a class, while still keeping things interesting through the element of surprise. Rethink Discussion Boards We need to rethink discussion boards if they are ever going to be worthwhile.

Instructors 163

Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 163

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Colleges and universities in the United States are increasingly integrating technology into developmental education programs, which are designed to bring underprepared students up to college level. Policymakers in Tennessee and Texas, for example, have explicitly encouraged the use of technology in developmental education reform.

Technology 155

Technology Education Syllabus Counselling 155

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Even the term “general education,” as the curriculum is called at that point, feels generic—and almost like a commodity. Schubert speaks the language of both higher education and business. Listen to highlights of the discussion on this week’s EdSurge On Air podcast. Jennifer Schubert wants to rethink the first two years.

Education 161

Education Syllabus Faculty Development Communication 161

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

While statistics show that the 2015-2016 academic year ushered in an increasing number of students with disabilities in higher education, countless students do not inform their university about their disability. If a student wants to discuss accommodations, try to do so during office hours or via email. 2020, April 26). ??A

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

The concept of gradual release of responsibility is second nature to me when working with students in grades K-12, but in my new role teaching graduate students in an education technology program, I am struggling to model so many of the practices I expect these teachers to use in their own classrooms. But it’s more complex than that.

Teaching 163

Teaching Education Learning Syllabus 163

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Let’s examine the characteristics of online education and how they both enable and constrain learning, plus consider tips for how advisors can help students resolve these tensions. They can check announcements during work breaks or read discussion posts while waiting for a flight at the airport.

Online Learning 189

Online Learning Instructors Coaching Syllabus 189

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2024

The kinds of confusions and challenges that we discuss over coffee with colleagues at conferences, that we laugh about in the taxi ride back to the hotel after that keynote that wasn’t particularly interesting. But we have a legal obligation to cover the syllabus. I am happy to discuss in more detail—email me!—but

Syllabus 110

Syllabus Discussions Beliefs Questions 110

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Additionally, I frequently explore websites and social media platforms related to higher education, which have been invaluable sources of insight and ideas. Successful syllabus While there are mandatory components of a standard syllabus, I also add welcoming elements. I incorporate graphs and charts to clarify grading.

Syllabus 121

Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 121

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2024

The kinds of confusions and challenges that we discuss over coffee with colleagues at conferences, that we laugh about in the taxi ride back to the hotel after that keynote that wasn’t particularly interesting. But we have a legal obligation to cover the syllabus. I am happy to discuss in more detail—email me!—but

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Discussions Beliefs Questions 105

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

Even more distressing is the one in 20 college students who had created a suicide plan in the past year (Higher Education Today, 2022).” The following includes a few strategies and examples to ensure clarity: A clear, inclusive syllabus with a course calendar of class activities, routines, materials, links to rubrics, etc.

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 131

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 29, 2023

In spring 2021, inspired by feedback from students, I redesigned my two undergraduate education courses as blended learning courses. As we look to the future of higher education, blended learning might be the model students need as they navigate an ever-changing and ever-challenging world. 2019; Vallée et al.,

Blended Learning 132

Blended Learning Lecturing Education Learning 132

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Why so many digital crutches? Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming.

Exams 158

Exams Study Syllabus Essay 158

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

The first day or week of the semester is often referred to as what students call “syllabus week,” because professors typically spend the first day of class reviewing the syllabus—interject a big yawn here. At this point, I still have not reviewed the syllabus with them and instead begin a community building activity.

Student Engagement 116

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 116

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Teaching in higher education involves far more than delivering content. The instructor typically arrives, distributes a syllabus outlining course policies and expectations, explains assignments and grading criteria, and may include a brief activity or icebreaker. Several higher education resources support this model as well.

Syllabus 104

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 104

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

My syllabus had a no-technology policy and it wasn’t perfect, but it helped. We watched together and discussed together and sat in silence together. Later in my career, as I moved districts and technology became more accessible, I had to contend with the sly texting in their laps, though they’d pretend to be on task.

Teachers 213

Teachers Syllabus Schools Students 213

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

She also lets them decide if they want to reflect in a discussion forum with their classmates, or personally send her their reflections. “I In the end she builds the final syllabus based on their suggestions. For example, she lets students pick if they want to do text-based reflections, or video or audio-based reflections.

Culture 154

Culture Teaching Syllabus English 154

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Additionally, I frequently explore websites and social media platforms related to higher education, which have been invaluable sources of insight and ideas. Successful syllabus While there are mandatory components of a standard syllabus, I also add welcoming elements. I incorporate graphs and charts to clarify grading.

Syllabus 109

Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 109

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching. Audience question]: I'm a doctoral student in digital education leadership. Start with your syllabus, make your syllabus accessible and then do one document per week.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partners in their education. Collaborative syllabus design: During the first class, engage students in setting community and classroom norms and goals.

Plagiarism 118

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 118

Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2024

In other words, rather than just watching how students click, generative AI tools like ChatGPT make it possible for educators to create simulations of students that embody different profiles — say, a first-generation student or a student struggling in a certain subject — and see what happens when they encounter material in college courses.

Intelligence 212

Intelligence Syllabus Feedback Assignments 212

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.), Ensure content in the LMS course matches syllabus content and information (it’s ok to have information in both the syllabus and the LMS). Ensure the course navigation menu is clear, hiding any unused items.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. Introductions and low-stake interactions in the syllabus, in your communications, and in class can reduce intimidation and help students get ready to learn. Effect of syllabus tone: Students’ perceptions ofinstructor & course. How do they feel in your class?

Teaching 122

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Teaching in higher education involves far more than delivering content. The instructor typically arrives, distributes a syllabus outlining course policies and expectations, explains assignments and grading criteria, and may include a brief activity or icebreaker. Several higher education resources support this model as well.

Syllabus 97

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 97

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

This article includes a free, open-access resource for educators: What Your Students Arent Telling You: Listening, Learning, and Leading with Empathy. Download it here: [link] In higher education, we often track student success through grades, credit hours, and retention rates. They are co-creators of it.

Disabilities 53

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 53

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

But this year, with the arrival of the World Cup, I came prepared, and my students knew it when they saw our sports journalism unit built into the syllabus on the first day. With other current events, I’m quick to brush up on the latest news, curating articles for my students to discuss in class. they exclaimed. En classe?!”

English 201

English Culture Syllabus Writing 201

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Developing the whole student Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (1943) has long been instrumental in shaping educators’ beliefs about human behavior, motivation, and learning. syllabus) to identify any logistical rigor that may distract students from what is most important about the learning process and outcomes for the course (Supiano, 2022).

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

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! Stay Playful!

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! Stay Playful!

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2023

In the early days of online education, I imagined that virtual classrooms would follow the same basic model as in-person ones, with an instructor leading the same number of students typical in a campus class. It’s worth taking a step back to look at how the largest providers of online education in the U.S. It turns out he was right.

Teaching 177

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Assignments 177

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In fact, the long-term impact of discussing academics with the instructor was greater than that of participating in study groups and clubs (Schudde, 2019). You could include personal information and/or a photo, in addition to the course syllabus and other course-related information. The Review of Higher Education , 385-426.

Instructors 122

Instructors Syllabus Attention Teaching Assistants 122

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments. Use a variety of methods for sharing information. 1 (2023).

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education is increasingly common, presenting new opportunities and challenges for educators and institutions. These insights highlight the diverse experiences and perspectives on AI in higher education.

Syllabus 119

Syllabus Assignments Feedback Teaching Assistants 119