Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In higher education, there has been an over-reliance on administering summative assessments and simply assigning student grades, often with minimal to no feedback provided prior to the conclusion of the course. Providing student feedback on an assessment, or any assignment, provides extensive value.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

“Advances in technology are inevitable. I’m taking four courses this term and this is the only time that the impact of AI has been brought up, even though my other courses are computer science and engineering where this technology is going to be most disruptive. Single word responses can be turned into a word cloud to spur discussion.

Minute Papers 134

Minute Papers Instructors Students Assignments 134

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In higher education, there has been an over-reliance on administering summative assessments and simply assigning student grades, often with minimal to no feedback provided prior to the conclusion of the course. Providing student feedback on an assessment, or any assignment, provides extensive value.

Fairness 109

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 109

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Be Present Being present in your online course goes beyond delivering the curriculum and providing assignment feedback. Consider using video for announcements, lesson overviews, and feedback. Let students know when they may expect announcements, feedback on assignments (along with where to access them), and office hours.

Instructors 115

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

“Advances in technology are inevitable. I’m taking four courses this term and this is the only time that the impact of AI has been brought up, even though my other courses are computer science and engineering where this technology is going to be most disruptive. Single word responses can be turned into a word cloud to spur discussion.

Minute Papers 119

Minute Papers Instructors Students Assignments 119

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Be Present Being present in your online course goes beyond delivering the curriculum and providing assignment feedback. Consider using video for announcements, lesson overviews, and feedback. Let students know when they may expect announcements, feedback on assignments (along with where to access them), and office hours.

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2023

By structuring lectures accordingly through capturing and maintaining the attention of students, active participation, and formative assessments with immediate feedback, we can enhance students’ retention of course materials, lessen achievement gaps, and promote student success in college classrooms. References He, Y. link] He, Y.

Lecturing 94

Lecturing Instructors Minute Papers Students 94