Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

consider how it might be used as a tool for enhancing student learning and engagement. Most of today’s college students grew up with computers in their homes, laptops in their classrooms, and cell phones in their pockets. A key theme here is the organization and consistent use of the LMS by faculty.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

consider how it might be used as a tool for enhancing student learning and engagement. Most of today’s college students grew up with computers in their homes, laptops in their classrooms, and cell phones in their pockets. A key theme here is the organization and consistent use of the LMS by faculty.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

Students at the University of Central Florida are busy, and it’s not always with classes. They have sports to play, student organizations to run, even parties to go to. It has always seemed strange to me that students living on campus would choose to take courses online. But these students are also using our rec center.

Lecturing 128

Lecturing Students Faculty Development Collaborative Learning 128

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices. Ultimately, student learning is impacted. One effective practice that can break this cycle is peer observation.

Evaluation 97

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 97

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices. Ultimately, student learning is impacted. One effective practice that can break this cycle is peer observation.

Evaluation 92

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 92

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Traditional instructional videos are often long, address a variety of content, or lack meaningful opportunities for students to engage with the content. Long videos can make it challenging for students to remain focused and attentive. The brief nature of microlectures allows students to focus on just one key concept at a time.

Instructors 131

Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 131

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

What follows are some suggested principles we have prepared for workshop facilitators that move beyond a talkfest to genuine learning. Principle 1: Come early and “own” the learning space. You need to give plenty of time to ensuring the room is arranged to facilitate quality discussion and learning.

Lecturing 93

Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 93