Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

The first five minutes of every class in higher education holds far more significance than they might initially seem. Classrooms using effective teaching methods that create engaging activities and promote active learning and critical thinking are more likely to result in deeper learning (Fink, 2013).

Activities 110

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 110

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Although ignorance may undermine nursing students’ confidence in providing care to a population with psychiatric deficiencies, bias is not a deliberate part of their education. She has experience as a clinical education specialist, palliative care nurse, and critical care nurse. ” Nurse Education Today 96: 1-18.

Culture 105

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

The first five minutes of every class in higher education holds far more significance than they might initially seem. Classrooms using effective teaching methods that create engaging activities and promote active learning and critical thinking are more likely to result in deeper learning (Fink, 2013).

Activities 98

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Retrieved from [link] Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning (2021). Class size, student behaviors and educational outcomes, Organization Management Journal, 19, 4, 126-142.

Teaching 82

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 82

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital literacy in education and the world is of paramount importance today, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives. Digital literacy skills are integral in K-12 education, preparing students to thrive in a technology-driven world. Coding and computational thinking skills are increasingly relevant in K-12 education.

Skills 130

Skills Critical Thinking Ethics Evaluation 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Retrieved from [link] Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning (2021). Class size, student behaviors and educational outcomes, Organization Management Journal, 19, 4, 126-142.

Teaching 79

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 79

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and keep students engaged. In his book, Lang describes a “modular” approach to thinking about teaching that helped me understand how purposeful changes in a class session can really help the class move along and keep students engaged. Ruelens-Trinkaus D.,

Attention 122

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and keep students engaged. In his book, Lang describes a “modular” approach to thinking about teaching that helped me understand how purposeful changes in a class session can really help the class move along and keep students engaged. Ruelens-Trinkaus D.,

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

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. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 87 (9), 12.

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Many take these courses as part of general education, not personal interest, creating a challenge in maintaining engagement and fostering deeper understanding (Haak et al. To address these challenges, educators must adopt approaches that make biology accessible and meaningful.

Interdisciplinary 59

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 59

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Many take these courses as part of general education, not personal interest, creating a challenge in maintaining engagement and fostering deeper understanding (Haak et al. To address these challenges, educators must adopt approaches that make biology accessible and meaningful.

Interdisciplinary 57

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 57