Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, in my online section of the same course, students worked through carefully crafted modules at their own pace, their participation in discussion boards ebbing and flowing unpredictably. One of the most powerful techniques in my traditional classroom is the think-pair-share discussion format.

Active Learning 61

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 61

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The troubling part is that, according to Best Colleges, the majority of students report their instructors have not openly discussed the use, let alone potential impact of AI on education, careers, or the very disciplines students are investing their time and treasure in pursuing. The responses reveal a mixture of apprehension and optimism.

Minute Papers 134

Minute Papers Instructors Students Assignments 134

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The troubling part is that, according to Best Colleges, the majority of students report their instructors have not openly discussed the use, let alone potential impact of AI on education, careers, or the very disciplines students are investing their time and treasure in pursuing. The responses reveal a mixture of apprehension and optimism.

Minute Papers 119

Minute Papers Instructors Students Assignments 119

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When developing our institution’s QEP, we had to ensure our assessments aligned with two main categories: formative , which describes tasks or skills that are in process or being formed, and summative , which evaluates the sum total of skills or comprehension achieved.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Provide options such as virtual meeting links for office hours and a discussion board for questions. muddiest point, exit/minute papers, or “How are you doing?” Final Thoughts Building connections with students isn’t magic; it’s a skill that takes time and effort. questions). link] Michael, E.,

Instructors 115

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When developing our institution’s QEP, we had to ensure our assessments aligned with two main categories: formative , which describes tasks or skills that are in process or being formed, and summative , which evaluates the sum total of skills or comprehension achieved.

Fairness 109

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 109

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The follow-up that returns to an important point: “For the past few classes we’ve discussed how Shakespeare often employs double plot structure in his plays. Their papers give me insights into the ideas that had staying power and what might bear returning to as the course moves forward.

Ethics 95

Ethics Minute Papers Syllabus Course Evaluations 95