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

JANUARY 9, 2019

You can pose a question for a future column here. Rethink Discussion Boards We need to rethink discussion boards if they are ever going to be worthwhile. Instead of reminding students of these past experiences, try rethinking discussion boards and having students be surprised by the richness of the dialog.

Instructors 165

Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 165

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

For the techy wonks, there are discussions on blockchain and interoperability. EdSurge’s managing editor, Tony Wan, will pose these questions to Bill Fitzgerald (New Knowledge), Doug Levin (EdTech Strategies), Courtney Goodsell (Impero Software) and Stephanie Cerda (administrator at Austin Independent School District).

Syllabus 115

Syllabus Science Learning Styles Testing 115

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2024

These spaces contain questions that we wish to answer—no, actually, that we feel compelled to answer. She encourages us to allow our students to dwell in this liminality, to embrace it, learning to explore the robust and playful opportunity it presents to ask questions and engage in problem solving.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Discussions Beliefs Questions 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

All too often, they would wind up needing to ask their instructor a question about the assignment but had no time to receive an answer before the deadline passed. They can check announcements during work breaks or read discussion posts while waiting for a flight at the airport.

Online Learning 178

Online Learning Instructors Coaching Syllabus 178

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2024

These spaces contain questions that we wish to answer—no, actually, that we feel compelled to answer. She encourages us to allow our students to dwell in this liminality, to embrace it, learning to explore the robust and playful opportunity it presents to ask questions and engage in problem solving.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Discussions Beliefs Questions 105

Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2024

But the experiment points to interesting possibilities — and raises ethical questions — about how the latest AI tech might be used to improve teaching. He suggested that leaders at Ferris State could create a tool that would nudge students at various times in their learning process and ask them to fill out quick survey questions.

Intelligence 211

Intelligence Syllabus Feedback Assignments 211

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

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. They also addressed audience questions about how to get faculty motivated to adjust their courses to improve accessibility. Del Tufo: That's a great question.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

This project started with a deceptively simple question: What arent our students telling us? I wanted to change thatnot just by asking better questions, but by building an open-access platform that would amplify student voices and inform actionable change. Each chapter is co-authored with students who lived the realities we discuss.

Disabilities 54

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 54

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. Here, they were free to ask me any questions. I put the document on a screen and reviewed it with them.

Student Engagement 116

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 116

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

My syllabus had a no-technology policy and it wasn’t perfect, but it helped. Stopping to ask for any questions is met with awkward silence and my own nervous laughter. We watched together and discussed together and sat in silence together. I performed then too. I feel like a comedian whose joke just fell flat.

Teachers 211

Teachers Syllabus Schools Students 211

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

The software will automatically use your recording to make notes, flashcards and quiz questions,” she says in the promotional video. Try pausing your lecture and start having debates with your students — get into small group discussions,” he says. Some educators worry that it will keep students from paying attention.

Lecturing 215

Lecturing Education Assignments Syllabus 215

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2017

To help you make your decision, I want to share the most common questions I’ve gotten regarding sign ups: Q: What is the cost to register? Email the instructor at askatechteacher at gmail dot com throughout the week and/or bring up your question at the weekend Google Hangout. 3-4 weeks, lots of resources and hands-on help.

Questions 79

Questions Online Learning Learning Syllabus 79

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 22, 2016

What I want to do today is go over the most common questions I’ve gotten regarding sign ups: Q: What is the cost to register? Email the instructor at askatechteacher at gmail dot com throughout the week and/or bring up your question at the weekend Google Hangout or TweetUp. June 20th through August 7th. Pick one and sign up. .

Questions 79

Questions Online Learning Learning Syllabus 79

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2019

It’s a 6-lesson course that gathers coworkers to discuss trending educational topics and philosophies, and our colleagues have found that it has been helpful in helping them succeed in their roles. One of the sessions is dedicated to examining education standards.

Syllabus 153

Syllabus Education Failure Knowledge 153

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.), It can also lead to a slew of similar questions being sent to the professor, who then must spend time addressing those questions either individually or with the class the next time they meet.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

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. Designing an inclusive syllabus. Almog, 2019; Triandafilide, 2020). link] (retrieved January 2, 2023). CEI (2022). link] (retrieved January 2, 2023).

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 131

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

The journalism instructor at the University of Minnesota keeps the process simple, with brief questions similar to these: What should keep happening in this class? During the next class period, she discusses the findings with her students. Try to frame the questions about ‘What helps you learn?’” Gorman says.

Feedback 187

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 187

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

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 194

English Culture Syllabus Writing 194

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

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. While this structured approach provides clarity, one must question whether it sufficiently addresses the evolving needs of todays students.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. The second question I ask in one form or another is, “Do your students know that this is what you want for them?” Another way of asking the question is, “Do you talk to them about this?” Effect of syllabus tone: Students’ perceptions ofinstructor & course.

Teaching 122

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2024

As generative AI evolves rapidly, it is essential to explore and discuss its impact on teaching and learning for both faculty and students. Whether it’s whipping up dazzling PowerPoint slides, rewording a syllabus, or designing a new and exciting lesson, AI has you covered. Need a YouTube video summarized or some awesome questions?

Syllabus 119

Syllabus Assignments Feedback Teaching Assistants 119

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Perhaps they are nervous about asking questions because they don’t want to be seen as a student who doesn’t understand the material. 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). It may even be that the student is simply shy.

Instructors 122

Instructors Syllabus Attention Teaching Assistants 122

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. Here, they were free to ask me any questions. I put the document on a screen and reviewed it with them.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 98

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. Ask students to complete a pre-semester survey.

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

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. While this structured approach provides clarity, one must question whether it sufficiently addresses the evolving needs of todays students.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2024

As generative AI evolves rapidly, it is essential to explore and discuss its impact on teaching and learning for both faculty and students. Whether it’s whipping up dazzling PowerPoint slides, rewording a syllabus, or designing a new and exciting lesson, AI has you covered. Need a YouTube video summarized or some awesome questions?

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Assignments Feedback Teaching Assistants 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.), It can also lead to a slew of similar questions being sent to the professor, who then must spend time addressing those questions either individually or with the class the next time they meet.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

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.

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

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. Ask students to complete a pre-semester survey.

Teaching 111

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Be open to a discussion of the course you teach or plan to teach. Include in the conversation a copy of a draft syllabus, required assignments, and any concerns you have about academic integrity. This could be quite a revealing discussion.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Instructors Learning Assignments 98

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2019

The last hour of class is dedicated to discussing the reading. Photo: Sydney Johnson) One question he often gets is: How do you assess such a course? Using evidence from the text, the students will write a short piece answering that question. There’s also a pause for lunch around noon. Peña-Guzman shared many of those feelings.

Reading 161

Reading Teaching Lecturing Syllabus 161

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

It’s easier to provide a syllabus with structured projects and assignments that have assigned due dates and clear grading parameters. I hold conferences through synchronous individual online meetings and I have started using asynchronous communication to gather updates on progress and respond to questions.

Teaching 161

Teaching Education Learning Syllabus 161

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Aside from a bare-bones syllabus, the professor never showed up. This poses the question: How can we best serve our online students? In my teaching practice, I order content in weekly modules that align directly with the course calendar provided in the syllabus. I emailed the professor and waited…and waited…and waited—silence.

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 131