Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

You can pose a question for a future column here. Reader Question: Dear Bonni, I know it is important to be able to address the needs of diverse learners. Verify that your syllabus contains statements that reflect your values in this area. The text of your syllabus and course design. And the subtext of your syllabus.

Syllabus 155

Syllabus Teaching Beliefs Instructors 155

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? For example, near the beginning of the semester, Sedoc asks students what they hope to get out of his classes, trying to see how well their expectations match the syllabus.

Feedback 195

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 195

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Plenty of colleagues on other campuses were wrestling with the same question, she saw in the portfolios, and they were finding ways that tried new approaches without throwing out the old completely—call it turning the class on its side rather than making a full flip.

Teaching Portfolio 166

Teaching Portfolio Teaching Syllabus Peer Review 166

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. across the course.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

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. across the course.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The more I learn about ChatGPT and its rivals through attending webinars, talking to colleagues, and toying with this web-based tool, the more questions I have. For example, at the beginning of a tutoring session, the tutor could ask students to review the assignment directions and the instructor’s syllabus. How will you teach them?

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Academic Integrity eLearning Assignments 124

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. Others don’t necessarily come in with those values but understand that they need to do better, based on a complaint, evaluations, or an improvement plan of some sort. The second question I ask in one form or another is, “Do your students know that this is what you want for them?”

Teaching 122

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2021

Their answers to this question will guide you in how you teach the class. There are lots of proven methods of assessment and only a few rhyme with “quiz” or “test” Instead of turning to those old-fashioned approaches that scream of academics, evaluate learning in new ways. Start and end classes on time.

Motivation 153

Motivation Schools Syllabus Students 153

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

Technology is not always the answer, and the ID must evaluate each innovation thoroughly before implementation. IDs can build authentic assessments, rubrics, and evaluation strategies (graded or non-graded, formal or informal, formative or summative, metacognitive or content-driven) to gauge students’ knowledge and skills.

Schools 122

Schools Syllabus Authentic Assessment Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The more I learn about ChatGPT and its rivals through attending webinars, talking to colleagues, and toying with this web-based tool, the more questions I have. For example, at the beginning of a tutoring session, the tutor could ask students to review the assignment directions and the instructor’s syllabus. How will you teach them?

Syllabus 119

Syllabus Academic Integrity eLearning Assignments 119

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2024

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? Looking to add some flair or whip up Depth of Knowledge questions? Look no further.

Syllabus 119

Syllabus Assignments Feedback Teaching Assistants 119

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2023

To stimulate peer-to-peer interaction, each course at Western Governors offers students a chat function where they post questions and where faculty and other students respond. In a dramatic departure from convention, grading is not performed by instructors or TA’s, but by “evaluators,” experts who don’t interact with students directly.

Teaching 173

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Assignments 173

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2024

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? Looking to add some flair or whip up Depth of Knowledge questions? Look no further.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Assignments Feedback Teaching Assistants 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 25, 2023

Later in life, after nearly three decades of teaching in higher education and serving my division as chair, which included professor evaluations, I came to believe that there were essentially two types of professors: ones who taught their discipline to students and ones who taught students their discipline. How did this work?

Coaching 105

Coaching Syllabus Confidentiality Assignments 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

Technology is not always the answer, and the ID must evaluate each innovation thoroughly before implementation. IDs can build authentic assessments, rubrics, and evaluation strategies (graded or non-graded, formal or informal, formative or summative, metacognitive or content-driven) to gauge students’ knowledge and skills.

Schools 105

Schools Syllabus Authentic Assessment Evaluation 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. Others don’t necessarily come in with those values but understand that they need to do better, based on a complaint, evaluations, or an improvement plan of some sort. The second question I ask in one form or another is, “Do your students know that this is what you want for them?”

Teaching 98

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Louis’ Olin Business School encourages instructors to select a few questions to create an authentic course introduction video. Interact consistently with students throughout the term, actively posing questions and remaining receptive to their inquiries. questions). The Center for Digital Education at Washington University in St.

Instructors 116

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 116

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. She was instrumental in establishing and evaluating a PDS in one of Santiago’s most vulnerable communities.

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Faculty Focus

JUNE 25, 2023

Later in life, after nearly three decades of teaching in higher education and serving my division as chair, which included professor evaluations, I came to believe that there were essentially two types of professors: ones who taught their discipline to students and ones who taught students their discipline. How did this work?

Coaching 98

Coaching Syllabus Confidentiality Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

As educators and students grapple with what is allowed when using generative AI (GenAI) tools, I have compiled five tips to help you design or redesign academic integrity statements for your syllabus, assignments, exams, and course activities. Write your own GenAI policy to include in your syllabus.

Academic Integrity 137

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Louis’ Olin Business School encourages instructors to select a few questions to create an authentic course introduction video. Interact consistently with students throughout the term, actively posing questions and remaining receptive to their inquiries. questions). The Center for Digital Education at Washington University in St.

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The dynamics undergo significant changes, particularly if students haven’t had an opportunity to socialize with one another before the start of the collaborative experience. 2016), and culturally responsive teaching is a powerful tool for creating robust learning environments (Byrd, 2016).

Culture 130

Culture Syllabus Critical Thinking Intelligence 130

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

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2019

You can pose a question for a future column here. I have a question regarding how you and others approach accommodations for those who are reluctant, resistant, or defiant to going through official channels at the university. The following is the latest installment of the Toward Better Teaching advice column.

Disabilities 126

Disabilities Students Assignments Syllabus 126

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

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The dynamics undergo significant changes, particularly if students haven’t had an opportunity to socialize with one another before the start of the collaborative experience. 2016), and culturally responsive teaching is a powerful tool for creating robust learning environments (Byrd, 2016).

Culture 110

Culture Syllabus Critical Thinking Intelligence 110

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. She was instrumental in establishing and evaluating a PDS in one of Santiago’s most vulnerable communities.

Syllabus 99

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 99

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2017

I stop every 10 or 15 minutes and I ask the students a question that they have to work on. So, if a student asks me a question that I don't know, that's excellent. Because they get a question answered, but me too because I can look it up and figure it out or it tells us where there's holes in the knowledge.

Teaching 105

Teaching Lecturing Evaluation Syllabus 105

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2019

You can pose a question for a future column here. Sitting alone during office hours, anonymous The irony isn’t lost on me that I am about to answer a question about getting students to come to office hours, when I can only remember making an attempt to do that twice in my own college years. Establish a clear and easy sign-up process.

Students 112

Students Syllabus Assignments Evaluation 112

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

As educators and students grapple with what is allowed when using generative AI (GenAI) tools, I have compiled five tips to help you design or redesign academic integrity statements for your syllabus, assignments, exams, and course activities. Write your own GenAI policy to include in your syllabus.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2022

I typically don’t describe the idea in the syllabus. s note: End-of-course evaluations are an ongoing concern for faculty, even those who have tenure and long years in the classroom. I’d like to share one way to encourage more learning between class meetings.

Ethics 97

Ethics Minute Papers Syllabus Course Evaluations 97

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. These were not standard end-of-semester evaluations.

Disabilities 64

Disabilities Course Design Students Lecturing 64

Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

Including a culminating presentation on each of the banned books in the syllabus can help communicate the importance of these book clubs while continuing to strengthen student communication, presentation skills, and cooperative skills. Students developed a research question and thesis statement that put their own spin on the course content.

Critical Thinking 82

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary Syllabus History 82

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2018

The Instant Answers feature enables students to connect with their tutor for quick answers to questions they struggle with. Study.com includes standards alignment in the Collection Details that can be found under the Syllabus tab. On student dashboards, they can set personal goals with email and SMS reminders. Things to know.

Exams 76

Exams Quizzes Textbooks Mobile Devices 76

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The second type of curriculum consists of the set of plans made for guiding learning, which includes the learning experiences and interactions that students have with the content, materials, resources and the process for evaluating mastery of the objectives (Glatthorn, Boschee, Whitehead & Boschee, 2019).

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The second type of curriculum consists of the set of plans made for guiding learning, which includes the learning experiences and interactions that students have with the content, materials, resources and the process for evaluating mastery of the objectives (Glatthorn, Boschee, Whitehead & Boschee, 2019).

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

k12 Online Schools

MAY 12, 2025

The question is no longer if students are learning through digital media, it’s how and what theyre learning, and whether our education systems are keeping up. Algorithms, Influencers, and the New Learning Ecosystem In the age of digital media, one major question arises: Who decides what students learn? Ask questions.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Textbooks 52