Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2023

In the early days of online education, I imagined that virtual classrooms would follow the same basic model as in-person ones, with an instructor leading the same number of students typical in a campus class. Students attend WGU entirely on screen, with instructors engaging with them virtually by email, phone, text and video.

Teaching 176

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Assignments 176

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Washington (2019) studied the face-to-face instructor experience, and we already had anecdotal information, along with some survey data, from our own faculty regarding their use and preferences regarding the LMS. Students seek clear and concise assignment descriptions, well-defined due dates, and transparent grading scales.

Syllabus 126

Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 126

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Key points : Today’s students will undoubtedly encounter generative AI in their careers Two higher-ed instructors have designed a guide for using generative AI in life design and career education See related article: A scholar’s embrace of ChatGPT-4 Innovations that have transformed education have often been met with skepticism.

Ethics 338

Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 338

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Successful syllabus While there are mandatory components of a standard syllabus, I also add welcoming elements. I always begin my syllabus with an inclusive and inspirational quote. I incorporate graphs and charts to clarify grading. It also enhances the teaching experience for the instructor. Reference Addy, T.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 122

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

What are some of the accessibility needs college students have that instructors, researchers and course designers should be thinking about when moving courses online? And are there any common ones that pop up in many classrooms or that instructors maybe encounter more often? It's not like we're grading it for huge stakes.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. For so many instructors, whether they’re a TA, someone just starting out, or a seasoned professor with decades of experience, the answer is, “no.” Be specific about what will need to happen to achieve their learning goals versus just to get the grade. Start strong.

Teaching 122

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.), Posting grades and feedback weeks or months after assignment submission is frustrating for students, especially for assignments that build on one another.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Successful syllabus While there are mandatory components of a standard syllabus, I also add welcoming elements. I always begin my syllabus with an inclusive and inspirational quote. I incorporate graphs and charts to clarify grading. It also enhances the teaching experience for the instructor. Reference Addy, T.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Increasingly, instructors report difficulty maintaining students attention, citing ever-present distractions like smartphones, laptops, and a relentless stream of digital notifications. Rather than dictating course policies and classroom norms, instructors can instead ask: What do you think about this plan? Often, class ends early.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 105

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Washington (2019) studied the face-to-face instructor experience, and we already had anecdotal information, along with some survey data, from our own faculty regarding their use and preferences regarding the LMS. Students seek clear and concise assignment descriptions, well-defined due dates, and transparent grading scales.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

She recalled one instructor who told her that 11 students in her class of 35 turned in the exact same assignment using materials from Course Hero, a website where students can share and access course study materials. Searching for a particular phrase can often take an instructor to the website where it was taken from.

Academic Integrity 151

Academic Integrity Exams Assignments Instructors 151

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments. Co-create classroom norms with your students. Use formative assessment.

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Aside from a bare-bones syllabus, the professor never showed up. Most of our grade was supposed to come from a single class project, but no assignment instructions were ever posted. But what about this assignment that was worth so much of our grade? I emailed the professor and waited…and waited…and waited—silence.

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 131

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Increasingly, instructors report difficulty maintaining students attention, citing ever-present distractions like smartphones, laptops, and a relentless stream of digital notifications. Rather than dictating course policies and classroom norms, instructors can instead ask: What do you think about this plan? Often, class ends early.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 98

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Instructors who flunk a student on an exam can reasonably expect to see an email from a concerned parent every so often. They can also connect with a student, which allows them to request access to the student’s academic and financial information, such as midterm grades or financial aid details. Olaf College and Colby College.).

Syllabus 161

Syllabus Exams Instructors Study 161

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

These pedagogies provide instructors a powerful opportunity to create learning environments that effectively support all students, minimize student stress, and support overall student mental health, without sacrificing academic rigor. Described below are three ways that instructors support student well-being and mental health.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments. Co-create classroom norms with your students. Use formative assessment.

Teaching 111

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Download it here: [link] In higher education, we often track student success through grades, credit hours, and retention rates. Inclusive language, representation, and proactive instructor support all contributed to students sense of belonging and trust. These findings dont argue against academic rigor.

Disabilities 55

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 55

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Collaborative syllabus design: During the first class, engage students in setting community and classroom norms and goals. A co-created syllabus session fosters accountability and trust, as students feel ownership of the course structure (Cook-Sather et al., How to create and use rubrics for formative assessment and grading.

Plagiarism 123

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 123

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. For so many instructors, whether they’re a TA, someone just starting out, or a seasoned professor with decades of experience, the answer is, “no.” Be specific about what will need to happen to achieve their learning goals versus just to get the grade. Start strong.

Teaching 98

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Five strategies to foster sense of belonging Be caring and authentic: Syllabus policies and language, as well as introductory comments on the first day of class, set the tone for an entire term. The good news is that research points us to several aspects of inclusive and supportive classroom environments that positively impact belongingness.

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Connecting with students shifts the obligation from the instructor working singularly to create an inclusive environment to one where the class works collectively to build the community. Instructors lead by example, sharing information about themselves, their backgrounds, and their interests, and encourage students to do the same.

Instructors 116

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 116

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

Today, many of my colleagues who remain wedded to the traditional face-to-face teaching modality share some of the same fears I experienced as a beginning online asynchronous instructor. As college professors and instructors, we are the content experts and instructional leaders of our courses. If so, please list below.

Instructors 111

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 111

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

The concept of gradual release of responsibility is second nature to me when working with students in grades K-12, but in my new role teaching graduate students in an education technology program, I am struggling to model so many of the practices I expect these teachers to use in their own classrooms.

Teaching 163

Teaching Education Learning Syllabus 163

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Aside from a bare-bones syllabus, the professor never showed up. Most of our grade was supposed to come from a single class project, but no assignment instructions were ever posted. But what about this assignment that was worth so much of our grade? I emailed the professor and waited…and waited…and waited—silence.

Syllabus 110

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 110

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

For example: designing and promoting the use of a syllabus template, aligning objectives with outcomes, promoting multimodal teaching, offering professional development workshops, serving on faculty committees, implementing accreditation standards, publishing articles, and scheduling specialized one-on-ones with faculty. & Chen, Y.

Schools 122

Schools Syllabus Authentic Assessment Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

Today, many of my colleagues who remain wedded to the traditional face-to-face teaching modality share some of the same fears I experienced as a beginning online asynchronous instructor. As college professors and instructors, we are the content experts and instructional leaders of our courses. If so, please list below.

Instructors 105

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 105

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Students as Learners and Teachers (SaLT) is an innovative teaching approach where students and instructors collaborate to improve educational experiences ( Cavazos et al., What does the language in the syllabus/assignment assume about students (e.g., 2024; Cook-Sather, 2020).

Teaching 98

Teaching Instructors English Languages 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Connecting with students shifts the obligation from the instructor working singularly to create an inclusive environment to one where the class works collectively to build the community. Instructors lead by example, sharing information about themselves, their backgrounds, and their interests, and encourage students to do the same.

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

The template features an intuitive layout and essential components such as a syllabus, clear assignment guidelines, feedback and grading policies, detailed discussion forums, and links to student support services. The template, housed in Canvas, is easy to update to reflect resource and content information changes.

Feedback 122

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The updated syllabus will front-load teaching and learning about the social justice movements that may be selected for the collaboration. The SSC syllabus will be re-conceptualized to accommodate the valuable collaborative project learning experience.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Science History Communication 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Collaborative syllabus design: During the first class, engage students in setting community and classroom norms and goals. A co-created syllabus session fosters accountability and trust, as students feel ownership of the course structure (Cook-Sather et al., How to create and use rubrics for formative assessment and grading.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

How do we move beyond grades to more meaningful demonstrations of learning? As many #DLNchat -ters pointed out, they are efficient and thus attractive assessment tools for instructors of large courses. Alex Kluge spoke for many when he said, “Grades are horrible, but they are a universally expected standard.

Assignments 101

Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 101

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Five strategies to foster sense of belonging Be caring and authentic: Syllabus policies and language, as well as introductory comments on the first day of class, set the tone for an entire term. The good news is that research points us to several aspects of inclusive and supportive classroom environments that positively impact belongingness.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

For example: designing and promoting the use of a syllabus template, aligning objectives with outcomes, promoting multimodal teaching, offering professional development workshops, serving on faculty committees, implementing accreditation standards, publishing articles, and scheduling specialized one-on-ones with faculty. & Chen, Y.

Schools 105

Schools Syllabus Authentic Assessment Evaluation 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The updated syllabus will front-load teaching and learning about the social justice movements that may be selected for the collaboration. The SSC syllabus will be re-conceptualized to accommodate the valuable collaborative project learning experience.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Science History Communication 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

The template features an intuitive layout and essential components such as a syllabus, clear assignment guidelines, feedback and grading policies, detailed discussion forums, and links to student support services. The template, housed in Canvas, is easy to update to reflect resource and content information changes.

Feedback 111

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 111