Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

Announced this week, the new offering was made possible because Lumen Learning purchased the higher education assets of a coaching company for instructors called Faculty Guild. The idea is that instructors participate in the coaching service while they are trying a new teaching approach in their courses.

Coaching 136

Coaching Textbooks Instructors Faculty Development 136

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In creating a course shell, regardless of the course modality (face-to-face, hybrid, or online), it can be helpful to understand the things that students find most frustrating (and most helpful) about faculty use of the LMS. Many faculty don’t include due dates, which can lead to missed deadlines. Melissa Samaniego, Ed.D.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Faculty developers and instructors can use this framework to harness AI’s potential, ensuring it supports rather than supplants their pedagogical roles. A century later, AI is no longer fiction but a dynamic force in community college education, reshaping how faculty teach, and students learn. Spitale et al.

Faculty Development 78

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 78

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In creating a course shell, regardless of the course modality (face-to-face, hybrid, or online), it can be helpful to understand the things that students find most frustrating (and most helpful) about faculty use of the LMS. Many faculty don’t include due dates, which can lead to missed deadlines. Melissa Samaniego, Ed.D.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Our administration has done well at communicating, and the faculty have done a really great job of moving online quickly. They've been really receptive to learning new technologies and being very patient with us as we're trying to assist all of them. Jennifer Albat: I feel our institution has done a really great job.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Lightboard technology was invented by Michael Peshkin (Rogers and Botnaru, 2019). A lightboard is a large glass panel coupled with technology that allows an instructor to write or draw on a large surface (McCorkle & Whitener, 2020). Lightboards require minimal instructor training.

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

They face pressures in their research, service, and increasingly in their teaching that the pandemic has made almost unbearable, and there seems to be no end in sight when it comes to the new tools, technologies, tips, and programs that faculty developers are rolling out to “support” their career advancement.

Teaching 122

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2017

To whatever extent an educational technology is considered neutral, there are better and worse ways of putting it into practice. When the university first developed and deployed a new advising system , it also invested in people. In this, Georgia State University is exemplary.

Ethics 146

Ethics Faculty Development Students Instructors 146

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

A harsh debate can leave students (and instructors) feeling upset, or make them discouraged about participating in future conversations. Considering these high stakes, students and instructors may be tempted to avoid tough subjects altogether, or only discuss them with like-minded folks. But there’s another option.

Instructors 180

Instructors Beliefs Confidentiality Discussions 180

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 130

Instructors Distance Learning Students Online Learning 130

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2018

For some students, the technology sector offers one career pathway to keep up with the rapidly changing economy and landscape, according to a group of panelists at an EdSurge meetup in Oakland, Calif. When it comes to higher ed, it’s increasingly hard on low-income families and students working to make ends meet on their path to a degree.

Students 149

Students Faculty Development Instructors Motivation 149

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Lightboard technology was invented by Michael Peshkin (Rogers and Botnaru, 2019). A lightboard is a large glass panel coupled with technology that allows an instructor to write or draw on a large surface (McCorkle & Whitener, 2020). Lightboards require minimal instructor training.

Online Learning 98

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 98

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2022

When I talked with Josh Eyler, director of faculty development and director of the think forward quality enhancement plan at the University of Mississippi, about the problem with grades on the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, he urged us to recognize that: “The more we focus on grades, the less we focus on learning.”

Assignments 196

Assignments Grades History Ethics 196

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

They face pressures in their research, service, and increasingly in their teaching that the pandemic has made almost unbearable, and there seems to be no end in sight when it comes to the new tools, technologies, tips, and programs that faculty developers are rolling out to “support” their career advancement.

Teaching 98

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 98

Edsurge

MAY 18, 2020

Additionally, I am responsible for leading our faculty development team and teaching classes of my own. The learning management system (LMS) I use allows the instructor to see the course from a student’s view. Increasingly, the pressures of my work overshadowed my desire to ‘perform’ as an excellent homeschooling teacher.

Teaching 199

Teaching Assignments Ethics Grades 199

Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2023

In addition, students reported feeling more connected with the course content and their instructor, leading to an overall more satisfactory learning experience. They felt like they had high levels of interaction with the instructor.

Student Engagement 97

Student Engagement Assignments Instructors Students 97

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. This was invented by Linda Nilson, who's a legendary faculty developer and thought leader about teaching and learning.

Grades 201

Grades Exams Feedback Testing 201

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Thanks to Josh Eyler, director of the Center for Faculty Development at Rice University, and Matt Salamone, associate professor of mathematics at Bridgewater State University for suggesting that. Salamone also recommended the Writing Across the Curriculum Clearinghouse, which looks fantastic.

Writing 155

Writing Skills Teaching Essay 155

Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The discussion tackled plenty of thorny issues facing K-12 and college instructors these days, including how to respond to pressures to ban books in schools, how to make classrooms a welcoming place for debate as schools and colleges grow more diverse, and how to respond to misinformation that students bring to classroom conversations.

History 178

History Culture Discussions High School 178

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2018

Provide guidance from my experience as a teacher and faculty developer and reach out to others when my expertise is lacking. We’re happy to leave your name out of story if you like—we can identify you as simply “an adjunct in Alabama” or “a community college instructor in Toledo.”

Art 115

Art Science Teaching Mobile Devices 115

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

To this end, we prefer using the narrative log as it enables the observer to document the timing of behaviors, techniques, and actions of both the observed instructor and the students. She has published several papers in international journals on topics such as teacher beliefs, curriculum design, and technology integration in the classroom.

Evaluation 98

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Assistive Technologies: Integrating assistive technologies, such as screen readers and speech-to-text tools, can enhance accessibility for students with disabilities. These funds can cover unexpected expenses, such as technology upgrades or internet access.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

To this end, we prefer using the narrative log as it enables the observer to document the timing of behaviors, techniques, and actions of both the observed instructor and the students. She has published several papers in international journals on topics such as teacher beliefs, curriculum design, and technology integration in the classroom.

Evaluation 93

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 93

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2020

When our faculty develop courses, it’s like something at the Culinary Institute of America—gourmet meals. Instructors have access to the necessary websites, tools and training sessions to prepare for online teaching. What we’re learning is we also have a lot of faculty that are really nervous about this,” he adds.

Lecturing 106

Lecturing Disabilities Faculty Development Instructors 106

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What follows is a case study that can be adapted by a wide range of academic programs, such as faculty development centers, university learning centers, and writing centers. Faculty need empathetic support as they adapt to the technologies encroaching upon their familiar pedagogies.

Learning 115

Learning Ethics Writing Critical Thinking 115

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Assistive Technologies: Integrating assistive technologies, such as screen readers and speech-to-text tools, can enhance accessibility for students with disabilities. These funds can cover unexpected expenses, such as technology upgrades or internet access.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What follows is a case study that can be adapted by a wide range of academic programs, such as faculty development centers, university learning centers, and writing centers. Faculty need empathetic support as they adapt to the technologies encroaching upon their familiar pedagogies.

Learning 111

Learning Ethics Writing Critical Thinking 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

I am an instructor teaching [biology] in [first year of university]. I am an instructor who teaches a [second year nutrition] course to [university] students. Annie Prud’homme-Généreux is an educational developer and instructor at the University of British Columbia. Then, paste your customized prompt into a GenAI tool.

Study 124

Study Writing Evaluation Instructors 124

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 24, 2024

While students tend to think of papers as merely a means of regurgitating what they read and “giving the instructor what they want,” asking students to create BookSnaps recasts the entire exercise as an opportunity for personal expression.

Learning 109

Learning Students Textbooks Instructors 109

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

I am an instructor teaching [biology] in [first year of university]. I am an instructor who teaches a [second year nutrition] course to [university] students. Annie Prud’homme-Généreux is an educational developer and instructor at the University of British Columbia. Then, paste your customized prompt into a GenAI tool.

Study 111

Study Writing Evaluation Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

These resources provide the mechanisms for continuous improvement of content, instruction, pedagogy, and that faculty are comfortable and practiced in the effective use of technology that the university has provided for online learning. Faculty development for online instruction in higher education. Education Today.

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

These resources provide the mechanisms for continuous improvement of content, instruction, pedagogy, and that faculty are comfortable and practiced in the effective use of technology that the university has provided for online learning. Faculty development for online instruction in higher education. Education Today.

Online Learning 97

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 97

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 24, 2024

While students tend to think of papers as merely a means of regurgitating what they read and “giving the instructor what they want,” asking students to create BookSnaps recasts the entire exercise as an opportunity for personal expression.

Learning 59

Learning Students Textbooks Instructors 59

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2025

While students should be concerned about their mental health and allowed to take a step back when a conversation is too much, some instructors say theyre also missing out on valuable lessons. Many instructors incorporate small changes into classes that help students feel more comfortable.

Discussions 206

Discussions Art Instructors Participation 206