Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Kara Gardner, associate dean of faculty development at Minerva, suggested assembling a committee for hiring decisions, and making sure that committee represents diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. And if it is, that could be a good thing.”

Students 148

Students Faculty Development Instructors Motivation 148

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. Presenting the findings to a real audience motivates students to understand their work process so that they are ready to respond to audience questions.

Authentic Assessment 133

Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 133

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. References Baumeister, R.

Teaching 122

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2025

Without considering the emotional and social aspects of a student’s educational journey, particularly the connections they build with faculty and peers, institutions risk overlooking the things that keep students engaged, motivated, and ultimately enrolled. Simply put, data is not enough.

Motivation 105

Motivation Counselling Intelligence Failure 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2025

Without considering the emotional and social aspects of a student’s educational journey, particularly the connections they build with faculty and peers, institutions risk overlooking the things that keep students engaged, motivated, and ultimately enrolled. Simply put, data is not enough.

Motivation 101

Motivation Counselling Intelligence Failure 101

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class. Anna Conway, EdD is a professor and faculty developer at Des Moines Area Community College. Sound familiar?

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 98

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

They also addressed audience questions about how to get faculty motivated to adjust their courses to improve accessibility. Then we also have continued our webinars series with our Center for Faculty Development and Innovation. Listen to the conversation below, or read a partial transcript, lightly edited for clarity.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

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. Presenting the findings to a real audience motivates students to understand their work process so that they are ready to respond to audience questions.

Authentic Assessment 111

Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 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. References Baumeister, R.

Teaching 98

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Since adult learners are motivated to learn independently, consideration should be given to planning for the use of educational technology that can further increase learner motivation while also helping learners to understand more problem-solving-oriented content tied to real-world problems (Knowles, 1980).

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Additionally, collaborative learning can enhance student motivation and commitment. Conclusion Collaborative learning could be a powerful pedagogical approach that promotes more profound understanding, development of essential skills, and greater student engagement and motivation. Doi: 10.1080/14480220.2017.1313756. Sánchez, M.

Collaborative Learning 115

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Additionally, collaborative learning can enhance student motivation and commitment. Conclusion Collaborative learning could be a powerful pedagogical approach that promotes more profound understanding, development of essential skills, and greater student engagement and motivation. Doi: 10.1080/14480220.2017.1313756. Sánchez, M.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Since adult learners are motivated to learn independently, consideration should be given to planning for the use of educational technology that can further increase learner motivation while also helping learners to understand more problem-solving-oriented content tied to real-world problems (Knowles, 1980).

Online Learning 98

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

One approach is for higher administration, deans, and faculty to commit to an interdisciplinary agenda and review course syllabi for evidence of interdisciplinary focus. Faculty development seminars can also be conducted to share best practices in incorporating interdisciplinary knowledge. Bridgeman, B., & Adler, R.

Interdisciplinary 111

Interdisciplinary Study Multidisciplinary Metacognitive Skills 111

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

Shared insights from CTU enabled UMUC to create efficiencies in the pilot development cycle; reimagine and more broadly define the dynamic nature of assessment use; and close gaps in faculty development training. To us, success in adaptive technology in one institution can help to motivate success in another.

Learning 75

Learning Curriculum Design Faculty Development Discussions 75

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The emotions motivate us to act. Ask a question in class, hear the silence, and feel a small surge of anger. Its a confrontation. Its students way of saying that they dont want to sit at this learning table weve so carefully set. We move in, force a response that then disappoints.

Essay 96

Essay Motivation Attention Questions 96

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Your presence will communicate interest and concern, and greatly motivate the students to stay on task and engage with the material. As teacher/facilitator you should move around the groups, ensuring that they have understood the questions and are progressing through them at an appropriate pace. The best questions need crafting and design.

Lecturing 96

Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 96

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Your presence will communicate interest and concern, and greatly motivate the students to stay on task and engage with the material. As teacher/facilitator you should move around the groups, ensuring that they have understood the questions and are progressing through them at an appropriate pace. The best questions need crafting and design.

Lecturing 94

Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 94

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

One approach is for higher administration, deans, and faculty to commit to an interdisciplinary agenda and review course syllabi for evidence of interdisciplinary focus. Faculty development seminars can also be conducted to share best practices in incorporating interdisciplinary knowledge. Bridgeman, B., & Adler, R.

Interdisciplinary 98

Interdisciplinary Study Multidisciplinary Metacognitive Skills 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Faculty Training and Development Preparing faculty to create inclusive online learning environments is crucial for promoting access, engagement, and inclusion. Full-time online faculty bring consistency and expertise to course delivery, ensuring a high standard of instruction across various learning modalities.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Faculty Training and Development Preparing faculty to create inclusive online learning environments is crucial for promoting access, engagement, and inclusion. Full-time online faculty bring consistency and expertise to course delivery, ensuring a high standard of instruction across various learning modalities.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

My recommendation would be to continue to support these fledgling communities, celebrate them and encourage their growth recognizing that there exists serious barriers and lack of motivation to implement such change, particularly among the tenure-track faculty.

Education 52

Education STEM Active Learning Peer Review 52

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The emotions motivate us to act. Ask a question in class, hear the silence, and feel a small surge of anger. Its a confrontation. Its students way of saying that they dont want to sit at this learning table weve so carefully set. We move in, force a response that then disappoints.

Essay 52

Essay Motivation Attention Questions 52

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Scholastica Student Success Improving success for pre-health students Joe Fritsch, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President, Institutional Strategy & Effectiveness, Mississippi State University University Research Supporting undergraduate research and challenging assumptions R.

Interdisciplinary 52

Interdisciplinary Science Participation Art 52

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2025

Student motivation, students desire to take what [they see as] a risk in participating in class I don't think students are in the same place in terms of their willingness to engage. So, how can students develop the capacity and the resilience to engage with them and share their viewpoints so that people understand where theyre coming from?

Discussions 202

Discussions Art Instructors Participation 202