Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2023

However, as a former instructor of online courses, I have seen first-hand the power of introducing a librarian to a group of online students and how such exposure can lead to curiosity on a topic and deepen student learning. I begin with a caveat. I am not an academic librarian. In fact, I have never worked in a library.

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Syllabus Instructors Learning Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As a bit of a too-long-didn’t-read (TLDR), I worked as a K-12 educator, an instructional developer, and a post-secondary instructor. My primary goal is to promote accessibility and implement universal design for learning (UDL), offering diverse avenues for learners to interact with and obtain content. online chat, discussion boards).

Feedback 111

Feedback Secondary Education Teaching Philosophy Assignments 111

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? Where there’s an alternative there must be a standard, so we started our chat creating a list of what those standard assignment are: exams, quizzes, essays, reports, lab manuals and the like.

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Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 97

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 28, 2025

.” Instead, admissions officers emphasize who the student is and what they have accomplished within their chosen learning environment. A students GPA, course rigor, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, essays, and recommendations matter far more than whether they studied online or in-person.

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Essay Students Testing Participation 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 9, 2025

The structured schedules, frequent assessments, and increasingly rigid curricula have drained the joy out of learning for students across the globe. Online learning, while offering flexibility and accessibility, has further complicated the relationship students have with school. ” Students laughed, but the analogy stuck.

Schools 52

Schools Motivation Gamification Essay 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 3, 2025

Online Learning: A Blank Canvas or a Mirror? In that sense, online learning has the potential to be a global cultural exchange. Instead of imposing a single cultural framework, digital classrooms can encourage students to bring their own backgrounds into the learning space. These identities are not confused.

Culture 52

Culture Schools Language Languages 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Asynchronous Models Online high schools typically offer two main modes of instruction: Synchronous Learning: Students attend scheduled live classes, interacting in real-time with instructors and peers. Absolutelyas long as the online high school programs are accredited.

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High School High School Exams Schools 52