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When His Roster Outgrew His Classroom, This Prof Mastered Modular Online Curriculum

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When forced to redesign his course, Robertson saw an opportunity to move toward a curriculum that offered more flexibility than his linear syllabus ever could. In this system, students choose from a menu of content delivery options (textbook, downloadable study guides, lectures) and interaction options (in-person or online).

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

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This can be a real challenge for procrastinators, multitaskers, responsibility jugglers and anyone tempted to half-listen to a lecture while scrolling through social media—in other words, many people. And so the online and hybrid courses these institutions spun up during the pandemic came with little of the scaffolding that experts recommend.

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Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

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Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Occasionally, we paused the lecture to pose a thought-provoking question, encouraging students to discuss it with a partner before sharing their insights with the class.

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Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Faculty Focus

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Occasionally, we paused the lecture to pose a thought-provoking question, encouraging students to discuss it with a partner before sharing their insights with the class.

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AI-Powered Teaching: Practical Tools for Community College Faculty

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For instructors serving diverse, often underserved populations, AI raises critical questions: How has it evolved into a pedagogical tool? Hybrid and HyFlex models, supported by AI-driven platforms like Zoom, allow asynchronous learning, vital for students balancing work and family (Quality Matters, 2022).

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AI-Powered Teaching: Practical Tools for Community College Faculty

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For instructors serving diverse, often underserved populations, AI raises critical questions: How has it evolved into a pedagogical tool? Hybrid and HyFlex models, supported by AI-driven platforms like Zoom, allow asynchronous learning, vital for students balancing work and family (Quality Matters, 2022).

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What College Students Wish Professors Knew About Inclusive Online Teaching

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Inclusive teaching is a foundational element for us at the Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning, and as we worked with thousands of instructors to prepare for online or hybrid courses over the last year, we centered inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging in all of our programs and resources.

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