Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

I add the element of having them discuss their individual observations with a partner. These questions draw from information on the syllabus (which they are provided with the week before we meet) as well as general trivia like what’s Netflix’s most watched series, what is the most desired corporate stock, etc.

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Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 110

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

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. This helps to both mitigate course-related stress and prepare students for high critical thinking levels expected for course mastery.

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Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 96

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

During the next class period, she discusses the findings with her students. Survey results may indicate that students crave more concrete examples to better understand the material, don’t grasp how assessments relate to the concepts they’re learning in class, or don’t feel prepared for exams.

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Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 196

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Do exams still serve a purpose? On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? But why, then, do so many courses still rely on exams? In other words, exams do serve a purpose. Yes exactly.

Assignments 97

Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 97

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

Should you redesign your academic integrity syllabus statement or does your current one suffice? Should you change the way you give exams and design assignments? Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience. In the following section, I will discuss each of these points.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

Should you redesign your academic integrity syllabus statement or does your current one suffice? Should you change the way you give exams and design assignments? Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience. In the following section, I will discuss each of these points.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Five strategies to foster sense of belonging Be caring and authentic: Syllabus policies and language, as well as introductory comments on the first day of class, set the tone for an entire term. For example, before an exam, I discuss how and why I would prepare differently for a multiple-choice versus an essay exam.

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Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 93

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

If a student wants to discuss accommodations, try to do so during office hours or via email. For instance, when assigned to work in groups during class, students who may have trouble focusing or even hearing the discussion due to the noise level may ask the professor for permission to work in the library or outside.

Disabilities 97

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 97

Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

I support both groups by engaging the synchronous students in activities and discussions during our time together and posting a recording of the session for those who do not attend. Some educators may not wish to post video conference recordings, this could be discussed with management. Flextime for students and educators.

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Exams Course Design Assignments Learning 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2018

pick your teacher and section (if available) and then upload your syllabus. Not only does Clutch Prep have videos to supplement academic textbooks, they offer a course to assist preparation for MCAT exams. Let’s discuss cost a bit more because money is always something to consider before committing. Things to know.

Textbooks 94

Textbooks Exams Syllabus Essay 94

Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

I support both groups by engaging the synchronous students in activities and discussions during our time together and posting a recording of the session for those who do not attend. Some educators may not wish to post video conference recordings, this could be discussed with management. Flextime for students and educators.

Exams 96

Exams Course Design Assignments Learning 96

Faculty Focus

JULY 27, 2023

They provide a quick way to access a webpage that could be the syllabus, a poll, a list of resources, or a shared online space for a brainstorming activity. Then, the instructor proceeds to conduct a short lecture where course materials such as the syllabus, slides, or videos might be shared with everyone through a QR code (see Figure 1).

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Syllabus Students Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2023

The use of modules, a course outline with links to assignments and material, and a clear and simple syllabus help make the class organized and accessible. In the syllabus, clearly state what you expect from students and what students can expect from you. This can be included in the syllabus, emails, assignments, and feedback.

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Instructors Syllabus Feedback Assignments 59

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Traditional courses consist of midterm and final exams, but a learning-centered course requires a more sophisticated approach (Fink, 2003). After what Fink calls de-bugging the course, step eleven is to create a syllabus which is the way the professor shares the course plans with the students.

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Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 60

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Traditional courses consist of midterm and final exams, but a learning-centered course requires a more sophisticated approach (Fink, 2003). After what Fink calls de-bugging the course, step eleven is to create a syllabus which is the way the professor shares the course plans with the students.

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Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 58

Lab to Class

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This article will discuss the benefits of both extremes and suggest how teachers can utilize both approaches to give their students consistently good teaching but also prepare them to adapt that knowledge to a wider array of contexts. This should be a sign for every teacher that they need to add more variety of practice into their lesson.

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Study Lecturing Learning Activities 52

Scholarly Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

is discussed on the first day of class. Employing a Zoom option for course access offers each student an alternative method for keeping up with topic coverage and permits a timely review of previous class sessions as students prepare for exams. I review the transcripts to help determine assessment questions on quizzes and exams.

Disabilities 52

Disabilities Exams Instructors Syllabus 52