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Using the LMS Effectively to Reduce Logistical Challenges for Students 

Faculty Focus

Being consistent in our use of the LMS features, whether that is within the program or department, school or college, can help reduce stress for students and faculty alike and allow students to focus their energy on learning instead of navigating their courses. So how do we begin to address these concerns? Melissa Samaniego, Ed.D.

Syllabus 122
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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

In our discussion, we will focus on formative -developmental observations because we are interested in practices that help in the improvement of teaching practices in educational institutions. Promote the haring of best practices : Faculty can observe, discuss, and integrate effective teaching strategies used by their peers.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

In our discussion, we will focus on formative -developmental observations because we are interested in practices that help in the improvement of teaching practices in educational institutions. Promote the haring of best practices : Faculty can observe, discuss, and integrate effective teaching strategies used by their peers.

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Using the LMS Effectively to Reduce Logistical Challenges for Students 

Faculty Focus

Being consistent in our use of the LMS features, whether that is within the program or department, school or college, can help reduce stress for students and faculty alike and allow students to focus their energy on learning instead of navigating their courses. So how do we begin to address these concerns? Melissa Samaniego, Ed.D.

Syllabus 105
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Running a Workshop: Guidelines for Engagement and Impact

Faculty Focus

What follows are some suggested principles we have prepared for workshop facilitators that move beyond a talkfest to genuine learning. Principle 1: Come early and “own” the learning space. You need to give plenty of time to ensuring the room is arranged to facilitate quality discussion and learning.

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Running a Workshop: Guidelines for Engagement and Impact

Faculty Focus

What follows are some suggested principles we have prepared for workshop facilitators that move beyond a talkfest to genuine learning. Principle 1: Come early and “own” the learning space. You need to give plenty of time to ensuring the room is arranged to facilitate quality discussion and learning.

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Why Students Living on Campus Take Online Courses

Edsurge

In terms of learning, they’re not [missing out]. This comes back to 20 years of faculty development where basically we know that, if a professor teaches an online course, they have to go through 80 hours of training to learn to teach online. And, frankly, we don’t require that training of the face-to-face.

Lecturing 128