Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

Exams 119

Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 119

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

Exams 111

Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 111

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

And research shows that professors who collect early-term feedback, and who use it to make changes to their courses with the help of a consultant, can raise their end-of-semester teaching evaluations. It’s one of the most effective approaches for changing teacher practices,” Gorman says. “In

Feedback 195

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 195

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Like any good millennial, I started by googling “how to recover from poor teaching evaluations” and “is tenure still possible after low evaluations” but found nothing. Memories of that disheartening quarter still make my stomach turn, but I have recovered and learned to use my course evaluations as a tool for growth.

Course Evaluations 122

Course Evaluations Evaluation Gamification Lecturing 122

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Like any good millennial, I started by googling “how to recover from poor teaching evaluations” and “is tenure still possible after low evaluations” but found nothing. Memories of that disheartening quarter still make my stomach turn, but I have recovered and learned to use my course evaluations as a tool for growth.

Course Evaluations 110

Course Evaluations Evaluation Gamification Lecturing 110

Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

Accreditation costs, capstone portfolio software, and national and state certification exams have contributed to the enrollment “chill.” Jenni coordinated advisory board meetings and acted as the accreditation liaison for her entire department, and her teaching evaluations were strong.

Teaching 62

Teaching Ethics Teaching Evaluations Evaluation 62

Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

Accreditation costs, capstone portfolio software, and national and state certification exams have contributed to the enrollment “chill.” Jenni coordinated advisory board meetings and acted as the accreditation liaison for her entire department, and her teaching evaluations were strong.

Teaching 55

Teaching Ethics Teaching Evaluations Evaluation 55