Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Over time, they have also become learning tools in educational contexts–especially for note-taking, brainstorming, and studying for exams (Erdem, Farrand, Bandera, Mugnai). The instructor can then adjust the course as needed. In response, the instructor added a mini-unit on Chinese pronouns and LGBTQ life in Chinese-speaking areas.

Group work 98

Group work Culture Instructors Language 98

eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

Created by Educators for Educators, InSpace Innovates With Virtual Learning Solution. The seed funding will expand educator support to keep pace with rapid growth and establish a resource network for users to share ideas and successes. The funding is led by a $2.6 The funding is led by a $2.6

Education 246

Education Instructors Participation Science 246

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up. If students are required to make clear when and how they’re using AI tools, should educators be too? Should they disclose that to students? But many experts say it depends on what a teacher is doing with AI.

Teaching 217

Teaching Education Ethics Instructors 217

Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2019

During my early days of teaching in graduate school, educational technology was sold more for its posh than performance. Every new version of Microsoft PowerPoint allowed instructors to embed more and more media and wow students with visually appealing graphics. Provide opportunities for students to reflect.

Technology 167

Technology Teaching Intellectual Development Instructors 167

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

5 Microsoft OneNote Tips Every Educator Should Know. 1 tool for innumerable learning scenarios in higher education as well. 1 tool for innumerable learning scenarios in higher education as well. Here are my top five tips for using OneNote in all levels of education: 1. jena.passut_7651. Mon, 04/09/2018 - 10:23.

Education 126

Education Instructors English Language 126

Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2020

She and Logie-Bates recruited their fellow Oakland Schools tech education enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity: 3rd grade teacher Jeremy Letkiewicz and two other K-12 technology integration specialists, Priscila Fojan and Stefanie Hebden. PBL goes beyond just a school assignment—it prepares kids for the real world that we live in.

Intelligence 187

Intelligence Education Assignments Middle School 187

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. Hawa Allarakhia has a masters in education from the University of South Florida (USF) and is currently a doctoral candidate at USF.

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Group work is a great tool in a STEM teacher’s arsenal, and one of the most important ways that modern teaching is deviating from the traditional lecture (Freeman et al., Unfortunately, managing group work as a teacher is a honed skill that requires time, practice, and initially involves some risk.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

The last wave of instructional initiatives in higher education saw colleges build centers of teaching and learning, sites where faculty could grow their skills and try out new teaching approaches. Now, pods for group work circle monitors connected to a video wall.

Active Learning 167

Active Learning Activities Instructors Learning Spaces 167

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Rachel Thelen , The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Noelle Haight , Occupational Therapist and Educator Julia VanderMolen , University of the Pacific Key Statement: Four helpful tips, including backwards design, for the new instructor looking to (re)design their course. Many new instructors face this what now?

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

These default features force online instructors to use a style of teaching that feels more like shouting to the masses than engaging in meaningful conversations. Many online instructors are similarly shifting to smaller cohort models that allow students to receive more coaching and interaction via video chat.

Online Learning 159

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 159

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Some students prioritize their academic work and decide how much effort to put into a certain course, thus the same student’s motivation in different subjects may range from less motivated to highly motivated. As instructors, we want to motivate and engage the whole class and bring everyone to mastery of the course. How can we do that?

Motivation 126

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

The old arrangement strongly suggested—and really only supported—interactions between student and instructor or student and computer. Now, as an active-learning classroom, the default arrangement is for students to work in teams—six team stations for up to 36 students.

Active Learning 147

Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 147

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Group work in face-to-face classes can be challenging as it is,” Parra said. Instructors should make sure students have the opportunity to build their own learning experiences, Parra argues. She also lets them decide if they want to reflect in a discussion forum with their classmates, or personally send her their reflections.

Culture 153

Culture Teaching Syllabus English 153

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 5, 2023

According to the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) , today’s universities lean on strong teaching skills from their instructors, including adjunct instructors, and research shows a direct correlation between classroom management skills and higher retention rates and increased on-time graduation rates.

Instructors 116

Instructors Culture Students Skills 116

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Some students prioritize their academic work and decide how much effort to put into a certain course, thus the same student’s motivation in different subjects may range from less motivated to highly motivated. As instructors, we want to motivate and engage the whole class and bring everyone to mastery of the course. How can we do that?

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

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. It also enhances the teaching experience for the instructor. This practice not only helps students solidify their learning but also provides valuable feedback to the instructor.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 122

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. Hawa Allarakhia has a masters in education from the University of South Florida (USF) and is currently a doctoral candidate at USF.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 5, 2023

According to the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) , today’s universities lean on strong teaching skills from their instructors, including adjunct instructors, and research shows a direct correlation between classroom management skills and higher retention rates and increased on-time graduation rates.

Instructors 111

Instructors Culture Students Skills 111

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. It also enhances the teaching experience for the instructor. This practice not only helps students solidify their learning but also provides valuable feedback to the instructor.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 111

Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As instructors and students press pause for winter break, journalists at EdSurge are likewise taking some time away from writing and editing during the last week of 2023. Here, find recommendations for articles, books and podcasts that have resonated with us — some related to education and others that extend beyond.

Reading 142

Reading Essay Instructors Culture 142

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As educators, it is our responsibility to make space in our classrooms for all students to feel welcomed and encouraged to be a part of our community. Regular Group Work: I emphasis a lot of group work throughout the semester, both graded and ungraded. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?:

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As educators, it is our responsibility to make space in our classrooms for all students to feel welcomed and encouraged to be a part of our community. Regular Group Work: I emphasis a lot of group work throughout the semester, both graded and ungraded. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?:

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As instructors, we are continually looking for ways to grow and improve. Instructors are encouraged to take small steps to start building HIPs in their curriculums, and there are some HIPs which are easy to incorporate into an existing course. Enhancing Learning and Engagement through Group Work: Effective Strategies for Educations.

Assignments 107

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 107

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

Instructors can also ask questions about the school; these may be especially helpful in connecting distance learners to the institution or the field of study. Instructors may find that creating a theme throughout the course is a way to engage students with one another and the content. Jackbox.tv

Activities 111

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 111

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

A study was published by IDEA, a non-profit organization that focuses on academic success in a higher education context, which explored whether class size is a factor in perceived learning. He offers a free set of resources for instructors who wish to use the ANTH 101 materials. The authors—Stephen L. Benton, Dan Li and William H.

Learning 161

Learning Students Assignments Participation 161

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

Instructors can also ask questions about the school; these may be especially helpful in connecting distance learners to the institution or the field of study. Instructors may find that creating a theme throughout the course is a way to engage students with one another and the content. Jackbox.tv

Activities 109

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 109

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Breakout sessions allow for students to choose not only a topic they’d like to explore further, but also how they would like to explore it with a small group of their peers. Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work. References Bolkan, S., Goodboy, A.

Motivation 107

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 107

Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2017

It’s called “ Flipped Learning: A Guide for Higher Education Faculty.” Talbert has long shared the ups and downs of his teaching experiments with his colleagues through a blog at The Chronicle of Higher Education called Casting Out the Nines (Disclosure: I helped support that blog when I was an editor at The Chronicle. It was a waste.

Failure 142

Failure Lecturing Syllabus Instructors 142

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

Simply, it is the way it combines cognitive and educational psychologyhow people learnwith the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), which focuses on how educators study and improve their teaching to increase student learning (McKinney, 2007). Educational Psychology Review 31, (2): 261-292. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Counselling 90

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 90

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

The shift to emergency remote teaching in 2020 was a challenging time for students and instructors. Many universities embraced the idea of increased flexibility to enable greater autonomy and allow students to pursue their education while managing other challenges in their life. The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Student Engagement 102

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 102

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. Such practices can lead to mistrust between students and faculty, harming the educational relationship. References Agarwal, P.

Plagiarism 122

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 122

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As instructors, we are continually looking for ways to grow and improve. Instructors are encouraged to take small steps to start building HIPs in their curriculums, and there are some HIPs which are easy to incorporate into an existing course. Enhancing Learning and Engagement through Group Work: Effective Strategies for Educations.

Assignments 89

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 89

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Breakout sessions allow for students to choose not only a topic they’d like to explore further, but also how they would like to explore it with a small group of their peers. Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work. References Bolkan, S., Goodboy, A.

Motivation 88

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 88

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

One is having students approach me before the semester telling me how they hate group work, and they wouldn’t have chosen the class except that they’ve heard how great it is and how positive previous cohorts have found this group work task. Here are some other indicators that we’re doing something really special.

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Rather than making students feel inadequate, we are proposing educators engage in classroom practices grounded in C are, A ppreciation, K indness, and E mpathy (CAKE). To implement the first piece of CAKE, care, we suggest an instructor take some time to implement this strategy. Ask students to read a few notes aloud.

Confidentiality 92

Confidentiality Instructors Motivation Writing 92