Edsurge

JULY 4, 2019

The higher education landscape is dotted with opportunities to connect with and learn from fellow colleagues, faculty, developers and entrepreneurs, all working on new ideas and tools to support teaching and learning. We’ve compiled a free, downloadable calendar of the can’t-miss events for higher-ed instructors and entrepreneurs.

Instructors 140

Instructors Faculty Development Feedback Study 140

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

That’s not a new finding, and it’s something most instructors already know, but it’s the size of the difference that’s often underestimated. 126) And that’s what prompted a faculty research team at North Carolina State University to undertake a qualitative analysis of a collection of feedback students had prepared for faculty.

Teachers 97

Teachers Instructors Faculty Development Feedback 97

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In a recent survey, undergraduate students reported several concerns around Canvas use, including: Too much variability and lack of consistency across instructors and courses – all faculty use it differently which leads to challenges in finding information, resources, assignments, etc. Melissa Samaniego, Ed.D.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

Integral to these efforts, the Center for Educational Innovation (CEI) designed and delivered several faculty development opportunities focusing on research-based teaching and learning strategies that support student mental health and well-being. Provide frequent written and verbal reminders.

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 131

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Unlike the end-of-semester feedback, when gathering formative feedback on what’s helping or hindering student learning might be too late, mid-term analysis of our teaching and student learning may help motivate students and enhance their learning. Sound familiar? Adding small activities for engagement.

Student Engagement 131

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 131

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

It just had levels on it — the instructor would circle the level that he had completed and use some highlighters to show what skills he's good at doing, what skills he needs to continue to work on. All human learning that's significant is based on feedback loops, except in school. And it had no points on it. It had no grades on it.

Grades 194

Grades Exams Feedback Testing 194

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

I'm already encouraging them to use the Writing Center and giving feedback that highlights one or two specific grammar/ clarity issues to focus on. However, starting by identifying what goals our students have will allow us to provide far more powerful feedback than if we never are aware of them at all.

Writing 155

Writing Skills Teaching Essay 155

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

So we did a follow-up study, interviewing both online instructors and the students enrolled in online courses to understand why students are withdrawing from online courses in a massive way, and why students struggle in terms of their performance. Students complain that they don't always see their instructors. It is more inclusive.

Instructors 133

Instructors Distance Learning Students Online Learning 133

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Promote the haring of best practices : Faculty can observe, discuss, and integrate effective teaching strategies used by their peers. Challenge teaching assumptions : Through peer feedback and reflection, faculty can identify and modify ingrained teaching habits to enhance student engagement.

Evaluation 103

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 103

Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2023

Additionally, this approach balanced the need for high-levels of faculty-student interaction as well as personalized feedback within a growing class size, a previously challenging task. They felt like they had high levels of interaction with the instructor.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Assignments Instructors Students 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

Integral to these efforts, the Center for Educational Innovation (CEI) designed and delivered several faculty development opportunities focusing on research-based teaching and learning strategies that support student mental health and well-being. Provide frequent written and verbal reminders.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Unlike the end-of-semester feedback, when gathering formative feedback on what’s helping or hindering student learning might be too late, mid-term analysis of our teaching and student learning may help motivate students and enhance their learning. Sound familiar? Adding small activities for engagement.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 98

Edsurge

MAY 18, 2020

Additionally, I am responsible for leading our faculty development team and teaching classes of my own. Research shows grades don’t help learning and actually distract from other feedback/assessment.” The learning management system (LMS) I use allows the instructor to see the course from a student’s view.

Teaching 194

Teaching Assignments Ethics Grades 194

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Promote the haring of best practices : Faculty can observe, discuss, and integrate effective teaching strategies used by their peers. Challenge teaching assumptions : Through peer feedback and reflection, faculty can identify and modify ingrained teaching habits to enhance student engagement.

Evaluation 97

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 97

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Regular Feedback: Providing timely and constructive feedback helps students stay on track and improve their performance. Personalized feedback demonstrates the instructors investment in each students success. Instructors should strive to present balanced viewpoints and avoid reinforcing negative stereotypes.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Regular Feedback: Providing timely and constructive feedback helps students stay on track and improve their performance. Personalized feedback demonstrates the instructors investment in each students success. Instructors should strive to present balanced viewpoints and avoid reinforcing negative stereotypes.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Support is sometimes available from veteran professors, faculty development offices and workshops or training to assist professors in the challenging work of course and curriculum development and implementation. The third step in the initial design phase is to think about and plan the feedback and assessment procedures.

Course Design 64

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 64

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Support is sometimes available from veteran professors, faculty development offices and workshops or training to assist professors in the challenging work of course and curriculum development and implementation. The third step in the initial design phase is to think about and plan the feedback and assessment procedures.

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Utilization and modeling of these effective, participatory learning activities among faculty groups are also a way to build community among faculty as they are “trained” to be effective trauma-informed instructors.

STEM 52

STEM Education Active Learning Peer Review 52

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2025

In general, educators recognize the value of student feedback: it can help us better understand the classroom experience, modify learning activities, or adjust our policies and practices to improve student outcomes. How It Works The are several different forms of MSF that can be employed to attain feedback on the student learning process.

Instructors 93

Instructors Feedback Evaluation Students 93

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2025

In general, educators recognize the value of student feedback: it can help us better understand the classroom experience, modify learning activities, or adjust our policies and practices to improve student outcomes. How It Works The are several different forms of MSF that can be employed to attain feedback on the student learning process.

Instructors 87

Instructors Feedback Evaluation Students 87