Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Rachel Thelen , The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Noelle Haight , Occupational Therapist and Educator Julia VanderMolen , University of the Pacific Key Statement: Four helpful tips, including backwards design, for the new instructor looking to (re)design their course. Many new instructors face this what now?

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

In my roles as professor, student advisor and program administrator of the classical studies program at Villanova University, I’ve discovered that OneNote is my No. I use OneNote Class Notebook for teaching and student advising, and I use OneNote Staff Notebook for program administration and committee work. jena.passut_7651.

Education 124

Education Instructors English Languages 124

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As instructors, we are continually looking for ways to grow and improve. Instructors are encouraged to take small steps to start building HIPs in their curriculums, and there are some HIPs which are easy to incorporate into an existing course. Enhancing Learning and Engagement through Group Work: Effective Strategies for Educations.

Assignments 109

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 109

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

A study was published by IDEA, a non-profit organization that focuses on academic success in a higher education context, which explored whether class size is a factor in perceived learning. He offers a free set of resources for instructors who wish to use the ANTH 101 materials. These answers are curated on the main ANTH 101 website.

Learning 164

Learning Students Assignments Participation 164

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 5, 2023

According to the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) , today’s universities lean on strong teaching skills from their instructors, including adjunct instructors, and research shows a direct correlation between classroom management skills and higher retention rates and increased on-time graduation rates.

Instructors 116

Instructors Culture Students Skills 116

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

Instructors can also ask questions about the school; these may be especially helpful in connecting distance learners to the institution or the field of study. Instructors may find that creating a theme throughout the course is a way to engage students with one another and the content. Jackbox.tv

Activities 111

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

Instructors can also ask questions about the school; these may be especially helpful in connecting distance learners to the institution or the field of study. Instructors may find that creating a theme throughout the course is a way to engage students with one another and the content. Jackbox.tv

Activities 110

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 110

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 5, 2023

According to the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) , today’s universities lean on strong teaching skills from their instructors, including adjunct instructors, and research shows a direct correlation between classroom management skills and higher retention rates and increased on-time graduation rates.

Instructors 111

Instructors Culture Students Skills 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

At the same time, I find it important to pre-engage with students by studying their pictures and names (including practicing pronunciation) and sending a welcome email several days before the first class as a brief introduction along with logistical elements of the first day.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Regular Group Work: I emphasis a lot of group work throughout the semester, both graded and ungraded. I just love the energy group work brings into the classroom; I witness vibrant discussions coupled with cooperative understanding. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?:

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As instructors, we are continually looking for ways to grow and improve. Instructors are encouraged to take small steps to start building HIPs in their curriculums, and there are some HIPs which are easy to incorporate into an existing course. Enhancing Learning and Engagement through Group Work: Effective Strategies for Educations.

Assignments 93

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 93

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

Simply, it is the way it combines cognitive and educational psychologyhow people learnwith the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), which focuses on how educators study and improve their teaching to increase student learning (McKinney, 2007).

Counselling 95

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 95

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Regular Group Work: I emphasis a lot of group work throughout the semester, both graded and ungraded. I just love the energy group work brings into the classroom; I witness vibrant discussions coupled with cooperative understanding. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?:

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat) to apply built-in page layouts Tables do not work well with screen readers, so consider alternative organizational elements Use descriptive wording for hyperlink text rather than “click here” Post most instructor-created content within LMS content pages (i.e., References.

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As instructors and students press pause for winter break, journalists at EdSurge are likewise taking some time away from writing and editing during the last week of 2023. But Zevin’s book also turns out to be an unusual study of friendship, love and how those can intertwine in the act of collaborative creation.

Reading 152

Reading Essay Instructors Culture 152

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

At the same time, I find it important to pre-engage with students by studying their pictures and names (including practicing pronunciation) and sending a welcome email several days before the first class as a brief introduction along with logistical elements of the first day.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

What exists in Arabic in terms of Sunday school curricula, youth work materials, and home Bible studies is largely translation from English, often poorly translated and culturally inappropriate. Throughout these regions there is a paucity of original materials suitable for local church use. I have never seen students so motivated!

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

The shift to emergency remote teaching in 2020 was a challenging time for students and instructors. However, we think that it would be a mistake to abandon the accommodating policies many instructors have adopted. Studies in Higher Education , 45 (11). Educational Research , 61 (4), 371-387. Mellow, A., & Jeffries, M.

Student Engagement 106

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 106

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

HSC clarified their questions with SSC then conducted a literature and policy review; developed two policy briefs at any level (local, state, federal); and presented them to their SSC partners who chose the brief that best addressed the social justice movement and their studies of social sciences.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Science History Communication 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Flexible participation options: Allow students to choose how they engage, including online discussion boards, written reflections, video reflections, or in-class individual or group work. Teaching at its best: A research-based resource for college instructors. Rethinking Plagiarism in the Era of Generative AI. Nilson, L.

Plagiarism 123

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 123

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

Simply, it is the way it combines cognitive and educational psychologyhow people learnwith the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), which focuses on how educators study and improve their teaching to increase student learning (McKinney, 2007).

Counselling 74

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 74

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

HSC clarified their questions with SSC then conducted a literature and policy review; developed two policy briefs at any level (local, state, federal); and presented them to their SSC partners who chose the brief that best addressed the social justice movement and their studies of social sciences.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Science History Communication 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

To implement the first piece of CAKE, care, we suggest an instructor take some time to implement this strategy. Instructors can provide sheets with an outline of a blank hand/palm or ask students to use the drawing function on their device as an option. Journal of the Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies , 17 (1), 28-46.

Confidentiality 95

Confidentiality Instructors Motivation Writing 95

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat) to apply built-in page layouts Tables do not work well with screen readers, so consider alternative organizational elements Use descriptive wording for hyperlink text rather than “click here” Post most instructor-created content within LMS content pages (i.e., References.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Flexible participation options: Allow students to choose how they engage, including online discussion boards, written reflections, video reflections, or in-class individual or group work. Teaching at its best: A research-based resource for college instructors. Rethinking Plagiarism in the Era of Generative AI. Nilson, L.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

EAB

MAY 23, 2023

On today's episode, leaders from the Center for Community College Student Engagement point to new studies that highlight important, but potentially overlooked factors that can boost student retention. Mentioned was focus group work. So we give voice to the data through our focus group work.

Student Engagement 52

Student Engagement Students Questions Syllabus 52

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Instructors help to create this climate by everything that they do, from the way they respond to student questions to the arrangement of the classroom chairs.”. These chairs are also good for both individual and group work and give students more freedom and comfort than a traditional desk chair. What Is a Flexible Classroom?

Schools 166

Schools Elementary School Elementary School Teaching Methods 166

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2024

A Student and a Teacher Try to Untangle Why Group Work Is, Well, Terrible By Nadia Tamez-Robledo This one hits close to home, and it’s thrilling to see that the topic of group work resonated with so many readers. Here are the most popular K-12 stories from 2023. My Students Deserve a Classroom.

Essay 167

Essay Lecturing History Group work 167

Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Using T-I CoI to purposefully design activities that encourage students to foster relationships with one another and the instructor promotes well-being and a collaborative learning environment. Allow group work during class time to minimize barriers to connecting with classmates. link] Bitanihirwe, B., & Imad, M.

Teaching 105

Teaching Critical Thinking Participation Instructors 105

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. By creating a learning environment tailored to various majors, addressing barriers, and demonstrating real-world applications, instructors can make the classroom “YOUnique.”

Interdisciplinary 67

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 67

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. By creating a learning environment tailored to various majors, addressing barriers, and demonstrating real-world applications, instructors can make the classroom “YOUnique.”

Interdisciplinary 64

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 64