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. link] (retrieved January 2, 2023). CEI (2022). Learning science principles for instructors. Columbia CTL (2022).

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 131

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2024

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. But Im not talking about a list of chapters or exams and papers with their due dates. It wasnt an effective system.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Exams Course Outline Attention 111

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

That’s the approach the College Board is taking this spring with its adapted AP exams. For example, a philosophy professor at University of Notre Dame designed an introductory course that draws on “ interactive digital essays ” published on mobile-friendly web pages attached to the online syllabus, reports Inside Higher Ed.

Distance Learning 211

Distance Learning Syllabus Internet Learning 211

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

So we were able to extend our Respondus Monitor license, which monitors the students during an exam. They may not have access to technology or even a webcam, for that matter, to do synchronous sessions or to be monitored during exams. Start with your syllabus, make your syllabus accessible and then do one document per week.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2024

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. But Im not talking about a list of chapters or exams and papers with their due dates. It wasnt an effective system.

Syllabus 100

Syllabus Exams Course Outline Attention 100

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Faculty should consider implementing these strategies during the design phase of their curriculum and syllabus. Implementing these strategies are not only beneficial for teachers, but they also have the power to ease additional challenges for students pursuing a post-secondary degree with a disability.

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Faculty can add more tests or assignments to the syllabus, or split large assignments into smaller sections so that students have more opportunities to build points throughout the semester, and more opportunities to see where their skills or knowledge stand as the course progresses.

Academic Integrity 148

Academic Integrity Exams Assignments Instructors 148

Edsurge

JULY 25, 2016

In 2013, no females took the exam in Mississippi, Montana, and Wyoming, and 11 states had no black students engage in the exam. Over the past decade, the average AP exam has doubled in enrollment, but in Computer Science A, it’s quadrupled,” Packer says.)

Science 113

Science Exams Accessibility Syllabus 113

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

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. oral exam)?

Academic Integrity 137

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 17, 2023

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. But I’m not talking about a list of chapters or exams and papers with their due dates. It wasn’t an effective system.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Course Outline Attention 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

These questions draw from information on the syllabus (which they are provided with the week before we meet) as well as general trivia like what’s Netflix’s most watched series, what is the most desired corporate stock, etc. It is a nice balance of learning and pop-culture.

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

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. link] (retrieved January 2, 2023). CEI (2022). Learning science principles for instructors. Columbia CTL (2022).

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 17, 2023

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. But I’m not talking about a list of chapters or exams and papers with their due dates. It wasn’t an effective system.

Exams 105

Exams Syllabus Course Outline Attention 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

These questions draw from information on the syllabus (which they are provided with the week before we meet) as well as general trivia like what’s Netflix’s most watched series, what is the most desired corporate stock, etc. It is a nice balance of learning and pop-culture.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

This includes the provision of electronic access to the course syllabus, reading and viewing materials, assessments, the course calendar, grades, course evaluations, discussion boards, and other important course materials. Course management technology organizes and presents course structure and materials on an electronic platform.

Technology 155

Technology Education Syllabus Counselling 155

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Instructors who flunk a student on an exam can reasonably expect to see an email from a concerned parent every so often. In an age where college students can Skype, email and Snapchat with their families faster than it takes to read this sentence, it’s easy for parents to stay involved in the lives of their children who’ve flown the coop.

Syllabus 160

Syllabus Exams Instructors Study 160

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2021

In general terms, you want them to know you’ll do your best to make their summer experience worthwhile, get them through the material, and help them pass the required exams with the grades they need. Go over the syllabus at the start of class so they know what must be covered and then don’t get off topic during class time.

Motivation 154

Motivation Schools Syllabus Students 154

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

Survey results may indicate that students crave more concrete examples to better understand the material, don’t grasp how assessments relate to the concepts they’re learning in class, or don’t feel prepared for exams. I’ve seen folks redesign their rubrics, better understanding how those are being experienced by their students,” Gorman says.

Feedback 188

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 188

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Do exams still serve a purpose? 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. But why, then, do so many courses still rely on exams? In other words, exams do serve a purpose.

Assignments 97

Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 97

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 103

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 103

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

Should you redesign your academic integrity syllabus statement or does your current one suffice? Should you change the way you give exams and design assignments? Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

Should you redesign your academic integrity syllabus statement or does your current one suffice? Should you change the way you give exams and design assignments? Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2018

Depending upon the level of service subscribed to, students can view videos, take practice quizzes and exams, and get credit for classes passed through a proctored exam. All they need is an internet connection and a webcam (for proctored exams). Take quizzes and proctored exams available in your subscription.

Exams 83

Exams Quizzes Textbooks Syllabus 83

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. oral exam)?

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Faculty should consider implementing these strategies during the design phase of their curriculum and syllabus. Implementing these strategies are not only beneficial for teachers, but they also have the power to ease additional challenges for students pursuing a post-secondary degree with a disability.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2018

pick your teacher and section (if available) and then upload your syllabus. Not only does Clutch Prep have videos to supplement academic textbooks, they offer a course to assist preparation for MCAT exams. There are no History, English literature, languages, or what are commonly considered ‘soft’ subjects available.

Textbooks 95

Textbooks Exams Syllabus Essay 95

Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

If proctored tests are used in the course this should be noted on the course outline (syllabus), as well as within the LMS. Proctoring of tests/exam helps maintain academic honesty and quality in the course. Flextime for students and educators.

Exams 111

Exams Course Design Assignments Learning 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

If proctored tests are used in the course this should be noted on the course outline (syllabus), as well as within the LMS. Proctoring of tests/exam helps maintain academic honesty and quality in the course. Flextime for students and educators.

Exams 98

Exams Course Design Assignments Learning 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 27, 2023

They provide a quick way to access a webpage that could be the syllabus, a poll, a list of resources, or a shared online space for a brainstorming activity. Then, the instructor proceeds to conduct a short lecture where course materials such as the syllabus, slides, or videos might be shared with everyone through a QR code (see Figure 1).

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Syllabus Students Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2023

The use of modules, a course outline with links to assignments and material, and a clear and simple syllabus help make the class organized and accessible. In the syllabus, clearly state what you expect from students and what students can expect from you. This can be included in the syllabus, emails, assignments, and feedback.

Instructors 59

Instructors Syllabus Assignments Feedback 59

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2022

I had another exam that day that I was trying to finish my study guide for,” she later explained. The professor now has a line in his syllabus, he explained: “It says ‘beware that others can see what you're doing and stay on task.’ But it turns out that hard work was for another class. “I And I can only really police it to that level.

Lecturing 201

Lecturing Students Attention Syllabus 201

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2017

I give them this exam review that they work on, hopefully. Once that's there, I think the ways that it comes across, it can be as early as in my syllabus and on our LMS site. That's interesting because I believe there's a theory that most student learning takes place outside of class, on projects and homework.

Teaching 109

Teaching Lecturing Evaluation Syllabus 109

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Traditional courses consist of midterm and final exams, but a learning-centered course requires a more sophisticated approach (Fink, 2003). After what Fink calls de-bugging the course, step eleven is to create a syllabus which is the way the professor shares the course plans with the students.

Course Design 64

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 64

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Traditional courses consist of midterm and final exams, but a learning-centered course requires a more sophisticated approach (Fink, 2003). After what Fink calls de-bugging the course, step eleven is to create a syllabus which is the way the professor shares the course plans with the students.

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

Lab to Class

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Every teacher has experienced the frustration of teaching students a concept very clearly, then giving a test and having students completely flop the quiz or exam. While a logical syllabus is important, it should not be so rigid that it prevents reviewing old topics simply because they don’t connect with the current topic directly.

Study 52

Study Lecturing Learning Activities 52

Scholarly Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Employing a Zoom option for course access offers each student an alternative method for keeping up with topic coverage and permits a timely review of previous class sessions as students prepare for exams. I review the transcripts to help determine assessment questions on quizzes and exams.

Disabilities 52

Disabilities Exams Instructors Syllabus 52