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As Student Engagement Falls, Colleges Wonder: ‘Are We Part of the Problem?’

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Many instructors describe accommodations they’ve tried, like loosening homework deadlines or offering asynchronous alternatives to class conversations, but some now wonder whether this kind of leniency actually makes the situation worse. It’s often said that online courses offer students increased flexibility—supposedly a positive quality.

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Death of a Traditional Lecture

Faculty Focus

For example, in a biology course, instructors can watch students interact with thousands of 3D models, such as those found on Sketchfab or virtual programs such as BioDigital. Additionally, students can follow along virtually as instructors point out different structures. Journal for STEM Education Research. 3: 403-412.

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Death of a Traditional Lecture

Faculty Focus

For example, in a biology course, instructors can watch students interact with thousands of 3D models, such as those found on Sketchfab or virtual programs such as BioDigital. Additionally, students can follow along virtually as instructors point out different structures. Journal for STEM Education Research. 3: 403-412.