Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Most of us have the experience of registering for a workshop only to discover that it is a lecture or (worse) an advertisement for the presenter. Principle 2: A workshop is not a lecture. The word workshop implies that work will be done by the participants. Principle 3: Small group work is ideal.

Lecturing 97

Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 97

Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2019

And improved access to devices and high-speed Wi-Fi means that traditional classrooms lectures need not be limited to the physical classroom space. Paradoxically, the abundance of technology in STEM classrooms, for me, has reprioritized the non-STEM disciplines that ask philosophical questions about human connection.

Technology 167

Technology Teaching Intellectual Development Instructors 167

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Most of us have the experience of registering for a workshop only to discover that it is a lecture or (worse) an advertisement for the presenter. Principle 2: A workshop is not a lecture. The word workshop implies that work will be done by the participants. Principle 3: Small group work is ideal.

Lecturing 95

Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 95

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Partner Introductions: I begin our first class with introductions where I will introduce myself and then have students partner up and ask each other a series of questions that I have placed on the overhead. These questions range from their majors to the current shows they are watching. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?:

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Partner Introductions: I begin our first class with introductions where I will introduce myself and then have students partner up and ask each other a series of questions that I have placed on the overhead. These questions range from their majors to the current shows they are watching. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?:

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

After the first class ends, I like to ask my students to complete one additional task to round out “preview day,” which is to answer several questions in the learning management system. These questions reside in a discussion board so all students can see responses.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In lecture-based classes, combine lecturing with interactive activities such as Q&A sessions, pair/group work (two to four students) to go over muddy questions, summarize key points, or draw an infographic to demonstrate understanding of what was just covered in smaller segments throughout the class.

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

My classroom was set up with desks in rows and my lessons included lectures with PowerPoint presentations, worksheets and textbook work. Instead of asking myself “what will happen if it doesn’t work?” I’ve started to reframe the question to “what can happen if it does work?”

Teachers 143

Teachers Textbooks Lecturing Social Studies 143

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

To bring students back to the classroom, it can be tempting to scale back some course accommodations, such as not recording lectures or providing material online ( D’Agostino, 2022 ). Throughout the 18 lectures, there were 14 activities each worth five points (11 counted towards the grade; 13.75% of the overall grade).

Student Engagement 102

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 102

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As students work together in a group context, they learn to accept different points of view, ask probing questions, and bargain to reach harmony. The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing.

Collaborative Learning 116

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 116

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

You can pose a question for a future column here. However, I am dubious that the approaches you describe work with large classes. As I’ve been thinking about this issue, I keep coming back to two key questions: What can we discover about the relationship between class size and student learning?

Learning 162

Learning Students Assignments Participation 162

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

We have a very high quality standard for the online courses, so that if you ask the question, ‘Do they learn as well?’ One thing University of Central Florida has become known for is large lecture classes. As I recall, some in-person courses are so big you have overflow rooms where students watch the lectures on TV.

Lecturing 126

Lecturing Students Faculty Development Collaborative Learning 126

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

After the first class ends, I like to ask my students to complete one additional task to round out “preview day,” which is to answer several questions in the learning management system. These questions reside in a discussion board so all students can see responses.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 111

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. A theater professor can be inspired by an organic chemistry professor; an anatomy professor can share a strategy with an economics lecturer; and more. YouTube videos for extra credit.

Active Learning 163

Active Learning Activities Teaching Multidisciplinary 163

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As students work together in a group context, they learn to accept different points of view, ask probing questions, and bargain to reach harmony. The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2018

Rather than having teachers manage a whole group of 30+ students at once, PBL frees them to break classes into small groups and connect and talk in depth with each group. We’re continuing to work on improving our mastery-based learning and new grading system, and ridding ourselves of traditional grade levels.

Grades 145

Grades Lecturing Assignments Study 145

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. What are the 5 methods of teaching? What are the 5 methods of teaching?

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

The Delivery Next comes the delivery of new learning, which can be achieved through various methods such as assigned readings, live or pre-recorded lectures, class discussions, flipped classroom activities, or small group work. Summary Statement Finally, an effective class concludes with a strategy to summarize key points.

Counselling 90

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 90

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

These typically short workshops occur in a space separate from and smaller than that of the keynote presentation and allow attendees to dive deeper into a topic than they could as a large group. You may have noticed that attendees in these sessions (yourself included) were more likely to share their thoughts, ideas, and questions.

Motivation 107

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 107

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Dynamics of group interaction play a huge role in society, so Calarco fosters positive group work in her classroom. For example, to ensure the podcasting groups are well balanced, Calarco asks students what roles they would like to play; the clearly defined choices are reporter, editor / executive producer, and sound engineer.

Teaching 167

Teaching Multidisciplinary Culture Feedback 167

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within this setting, instructors deliver curriculum content through lectures, presentations, demonstrations, and other instructional methods tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners. These sessions often encourage active participation, enabling students to ask questions, share insights, and collaborate with peers.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A combination of semi-traditional lectures and discussions with debates and tours of the research facilities sets the foundation on which the assessments can build. Additional skill objectives were added: develop skills to (a) communicate complex ideas in multimedia formats; and (b) to work in groups. I Hate Group Work!”:

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

(Franklin, 2021) Pub Trivia : Nothing creates a more wide-eyed group of students than when I unexpectedly call out “now it’s time for some pub trivia!” Images of pints and silly quiz questions abound, but this is the classroom! So, I adopted this format into my class, putting students in quick groups of 4-5 and passing out an 8.5

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

(Franklin, 2021) Pub Trivia : Nothing creates a more wide-eyed group of students than when I unexpectedly call out “now it’s time for some pub trivia!” Images of pints and silly quiz questions abound, but this is the classroom! So, I adopted this format into my class, putting students in quick groups of 4-5 and passing out an 8.5

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

The Delivery Next comes the delivery of new learning, which can be achieved through various methods such as assigned readings, live or pre-recorded lectures, class discussions, flipped classroom activities, or small group work. Summary Statement Finally, an effective class concludes with a strategy to summarize key points.

Counselling 68

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 68

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

These typically short workshops occur in a space separate from and smaller than that of the keynote presentation and allow attendees to dive deeper into a topic than they could as a large group. You may have noticed that attendees in these sessions (yourself included) were more likely to share their thoughts, ideas, and questions.

Motivation 88

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 88

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This may involve lectures, active learning activities, or group work to disseminate information and student learning. Team teaching can also lead to a deeper understanding of the content taught, as team members will often offer each other new insight and ask questions of the subject matter to gain a deeper understanding.

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 2, 2025

But the question isnt simply how much time online students spend in front of a screen, its how they spend that time. Ask questions like: Whats the hardest part of being online so much? How can we work together to create better screen habits? Screen Time Is Not Just About Hours, Its About Experience. Is four hours too much?

Technology 52

Technology Schools Reading Math 52

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Attach your class syllabus (if ready) Encourage students to reach out to you if they have any questions and identify the best method for them to do this—email, phone, Learning Management System, etc. In-person : The icebreaker I use is a five-question survey that students use to interview a partner. What is your hobby?

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Attach your class syllabus (if ready) Encourage students to reach out to you if they have any questions and identify the best method for them to do this—email, phone, Learning Management System, etc. In-person : The icebreaker I use is a five-question survey that students use to interview a partner. What is your hobby?

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 98