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. Davidson, 2021; Pritts, 2023) to position AI as a partner in faculty development. Faculty development can include HyFlex training to optimize this balance.

Faculty Development 82

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 82

Faculty Focus

APRIL 13, 2023

An interesting exercise we do during our faculty development program is reminisce about the very first day we taught as a teacher. There is effort in recalling your subject knowledge. They realized that although they knew the discipline quite well, they had no inkling of how to deliver that knowledge to students.

Teaching 115

Teaching Lecturing Faculty Development Knowledge 115

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.” Suppose that…?

Assignments 187

Assignments Grades History Ethics 187

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

This requires the seamless integration of knowledge and skills across various disciplines to address Mars’s multifaceted challenges. This enhances students’ critical thinking, knowledge integration, and problem-solving abilities. Our mission: establish a self-sustaining colony on the Red Planet. 2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012).

Interdisciplinary 111

Interdisciplinary Study Multidisciplinary Metacognitive Skills 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Providing your students with a choice of how they can complete an activity, be it a short reflection, an audio recorded reflection clip, or a small-group discussion post, can be another instructional decision to help increase their knowledge level, course engagement, and confidence in their community of learning.

Student Engagement 131

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 131

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Although faculty development programs and curriculum designers have been calling for such (assessment practice) forms of assessment, today, we are more in need of it than ever before. Documentaries, podcasts, videos : These can be done to demonstrate knowledge of just about any course content that was covered.

Authentic Assessment 133

Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 133

Faculty Focus

APRIL 13, 2023

An interesting exercise we do during our faculty development program is reminisce about the very first day we taught as a teacher. There is effort in recalling your subject knowledge. They realized that although they knew the discipline quite well, they had no inkling of how to deliver that knowledge to students.

Teaching 98

Teaching Lecturing Faculty Development Knowledge 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022). This can lead to significant retention and the capability to apply knowledge novelly.

Collaborative Learning 115

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Lightboards are a potential solution for helping learners codify more complex knowledge. By utilizing a two-channel approach to deliver instruction, the presenter can use voice and visual hand movement to help the learner codify knowledge (Mayer, 2021). Cognitive load theory states that our working memory is limited (Sweller, et al.,

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

This requires the seamless integration of knowledge and skills across various disciplines to address Mars’s multifaceted challenges. This enhances students’ critical thinking, knowledge integration, and problem-solving abilities. Our mission: establish a self-sustaining colony on the Red Planet. 2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012).

Interdisciplinary 98

Interdisciplinary Study Multidisciplinary Metacognitive Skills 98

Edsurge

MAY 18, 2020

Additionally, I am responsible for leading our faculty development team and teaching classes of my own. There are a couple of apps that gear the lessons to the kids’ knowledge and skills and prescribe interactive content based on their performance.

Teaching 192

Teaching Assignments Ethics Grades 192

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

They dug into the principles of universal design for learning, how instructions can use rubrics to empower students to demonstrate knowledge in many different ways, and how to break up class sessions to make it easier for everyone to participate fully.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

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. They often have far more knowledge than we do about resources to support the writing-related learning goals we have for our classes.

Writing 153

Writing Skills Teaching Essay 153

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Although faculty development programs and curriculum designers have been calling for such (assessment practice) forms of assessment, today, we are more in need of it than ever before. Documentaries, podcasts, videos : These can be done to demonstrate knowledge of just about any course content that was covered.

Authentic Assessment 111

Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022). This can lead to significant retention and the capability to apply knowledge novelly.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Lightboards are a potential solution for helping learners codify more complex knowledge. By utilizing a two-channel approach to deliver instruction, the presenter can use voice and visual hand movement to help the learner codify knowledge (Mayer, 2021). Cognitive load theory states that our working memory is limited (Sweller, et al.,

Online Learning 98

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

In each of our classes, we assigned mind maps in the beginning of the semester, asking students to share their knowledge about the target culture using three or four topics as a starting point. Through our experiment, we discovered that mind maps are an excellent tool for assessing students’ previous knowledge.

Group work 98

Group work Culture Instructors Language 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

In each of our classes, we assigned mind maps in the beginning of the semester, asking students to share their knowledge about the target culture using three or four topics as a starting point. Through our experiment, we discovered that mind maps are an excellent tool for assessing students’ previous knowledge.

Group work 98

Group work Culture Instructors Language 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Providing your students with a choice of how they can complete an activity, be it a short reflection, an audio recorded reflection clip, or a small-group discussion post, can be another instructional decision to help increase their knowledge level, course engagement, and confidence in their community of learning.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2023

This alternative student-centered assessment structure moves away from the conventional approach, opting instead for a more diversified and inclusive model of assessment that gives students the agency to choose how to best demonstrate their knowledge.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Assignments Instructors Students 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 24, 2025

However, we are often unaware of tacit knowledge that underlies our activities and actions, especially when things do not go as planned. That is, when do make our reflective practice modus operandi, we declare our commitment in developing our professional knowledge and artistry. we say what we do) and our theory in action (i.e.

Lecturing 64

Lecturing Faculty Development Laboratory Knowledge 64

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

The Online Learning Community An Online Learning Community (OLC) has proven to be incredibly valuable for faculty and the programs served (Pearson & Kirby, 2020). One of the key benefits of an OLC is that faculty are given the opportunity to collaborate and share their knowledge and expertise (Tuffnell, 2021).

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

The Online Learning Community An Online Learning Community (OLC) has proven to be incredibly valuable for faculty and the programs served (Pearson & Kirby, 2020). One of the key benefits of an OLC is that faculty are given the opportunity to collaborate and share their knowledge and expertise (Tuffnell, 2021).

Online Learning 98

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 98

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

This comes back to 20 years of faculty development where basically we know that, if a professor teaches an online course, they have to go through 80 hours of training to learn to teach online. Adaptive learning basically is an individualized track through a body of knowledge. In terms of learning, they’re not [missing out].

Lecturing 121

Lecturing Students Faculty Development Collaborative Learning 121

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2024

Because in a culture that increasingly treats learning and knowledge—and a university degree—as transactional; in a nation where curiosity is under threat and too many are willing to take as stone truth the ramblings of idiots on social media; in such a world, perhaps drawing our students into intrigue is the kindest gift we can offer them.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Discussions Beliefs Questions 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2024

Because in a culture that increasingly treats learning and knowledge—and a university degree—as transactional; in a nation where curiosity is under threat and too many are willing to take as stone truth the ramblings of idiots on social media; in such a world, perhaps drawing our students into intrigue is the kindest gift we can offer them.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Discussions Beliefs Questions 105

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

These activities promote critical thinking and application of knowledge. Faculty Training and Development Preparing faculty to create inclusive online learning environments is crucial for promoting access, engagement, and inclusion. She is on the advisory board for the Lopes Academy at Grand Canyon University.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The simple act of inviting students to think about their learning process can deepen engagement while helping to nudge knowledge acquisition into retention, the goal of good teaching. References Ash, S. L., & Clayton, P. Generating, deepening, and documenting learning: The power of critical reflection in applied learning.

Motivation 64

Motivation Students Instructors Failure 64

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

These activities promote critical thinking and application of knowledge. Faculty Training and Development Preparing faculty to create inclusive online learning environments is crucial for promoting access, engagement, and inclusion. She is on the advisory board for the Lopes Academy at Grand Canyon University.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

For this reason, the best users of GenAI are those who have existing knowledge about the topic so they can critically review and evaluate the trustworthiness of the output. This includes the OER faculty development course Forward Facing Assessments , downloadable free of charge from BCcampus. References Brown, H., Crawford, S.,

Study 124

Study Writing Evaluation Instructors 124

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Knowledge is moving forward on all fronts. If a student is in danger of failing your course, for example, you need to ensure that they clearly understand their situation. Capitalize on your strengths. Don’t try to copy others. Be yourself. Always be learning. We live in an amazing time. Teachers have an obligation to continue learning.

Teaching 91

Teaching Exams Assignments Failure 91

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. Professors can support the development of interest with characteristics of course design and delivery (Durik, 2003).

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

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. Professors can support the development of interest with characteristics of course design and delivery (Durik, 2003).

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The simple act of inviting students to think about their learning process can deepen engagement while helping to nudge knowledge acquisition into retention, the goal of good teaching. References Ash, S. L., & Clayton, P. Generating, deepening, and documenting learning: The power of critical reflection in applied learning.

Motivation 53

Motivation Students Instructors Failure 53

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

For this reason, the best users of GenAI are those who have existing knowledge about the topic so they can critically review and evaluate the trustworthiness of the output. This includes the OER faculty development course Forward Facing Assessments , downloadable free of charge from BCcampus. References Brown, H., Crawford, S.,

Study 113

Study Writing Evaluation Instructors 113

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

This knowledge has been argued for over a decade now and is supported by evidence and data published in the peer-reviewed literature, some of which could be argued that if the experiments analyzed had been conducted as randomized controlled trials of medical interventions, they may have been stopped for the benefit.

STEM 52

STEM Education Active Learning Peer Review 52

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Knowledge is moving forward on all fronts. If a student is in danger of failing your course, for example, you need to ensure that they clearly understand their situation. Capitalize on your strengths. Don’t try to copy others. Be yourself. Always be learning. We live in an amazing time. Teachers have an obligation to continue learning.

Teaching 52

Teaching Exams Assignments Failure 52