Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

Reimagining the traditional “syllabus day” to an engaged “preview day” provides an opportunity to set a desired tone for the semester. In these 15 minutes, I introduce myself to students when they enter the room and chat about student interests and experiences.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Ever wonder why students dont read the syllabus, despite the time and effort we put into creating it? It serves as a contract between instructors and students (Eberly, Newton, & Wiggins, 2001), outlining the entire semesters expectations, assignments, and deadlines. So, how can we make it more engaging?

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Students Activities Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As an instructor, I have always considered myself to be friendly and approachable. I assumed that students would come to me when they were experiencing difficulty with course materials or going through unexpected life events which influenced course performance. It may even be that the student is simply shy.

Instructors 122

Instructors Syllabus Attention Teaching Assistants 122

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As an instructor, I have always considered myself to be friendly and approachable. I assumed that students would come to me when they were experiencing difficulty with course materials or going through unexpected life events which influenced course performance. It may even be that the student is simply shy.

Instructors 98

Instructors Syllabus Attention Teaching Assistants 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2023

For students, taking an online course can feel like being the only student in the class—isolated and lonely at times, and connected to the outside world through just a computer screen. In a face-to-face class, students see the instructor and other students and, even if not interacting with them directly, know they are not alone.

Instructors 105

Instructors Syllabus Assignments Feedback 105

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2015

With that in mind, certain strategies, tips, and guidelines have been proven to help instructors begin what can seem like an overwhelming task—teaching a course without ever even needing to physically see her students. Boards also allow students to get to know each other personally and intellectually.

Education 279

Education Syllabus Instructors Feedback 279

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

About a month into each semester, Gayle Golden sets aside a little time to ask her students about their learning. The journalism instructor at the University of Minnesota keeps the process simple, with brief questions similar to these: What should keep happening in this class? But instructors can also take a more technical approach.

Feedback 193

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 193

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. teach remote students. To make online financially viable, he predicted, “remote classes will need to enroll many more.”

Teaching 173

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Assignments 173

eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2020

The rapid transition to virtual classrooms due to COVID-19 is presenting many unexpected difficulties for educators, students, and parents. Lingvist Classroom – aggregated statistical tracking that allows educators to monitor the progress of all of their students in one place. Available only in certain language pairs.

Languages 187

Languages Language Learning Tools Syllabus 187

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.), consider how it might be used as a tool for enhancing student learning and engagement. Students now expect the use of this tool by their professors for more than simply providing lecture slides or links to readings.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

“ According to the latest research on college students and mental health, three out of 10 students have struggled with depression in the last two weeks, and over one in four have expressed issues with anxiety. Described below are three ways that instructors support student well-being and mental health.

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 131

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Someone who wants to live out my values in practice There is a key difference between an educator saying they want to meet the needs of diverse learners and that instructor actually taking the actions that would meet that goal. Verify that your syllabus contains statements that reflect your values in this area. The Who’s in Class?

Syllabus 154

Syllabus Teaching Beliefs Instructors 154

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

We firmly believe that doing so not only meets the evolving needs of today’s students but also enhances the overall learning experience. Furthermore, it places both faculty and students in a better position to adapt, should the need for another rapid shift to remote learning arise.

Syllabus 126

Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 126

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

The first day or week of the semester is often referred to as what students call “syllabus week,” because professors typically spend the first day of class reviewing the syllabus—interject a big yawn here. Some students asked questions, but they were still very quiet and not saying much during class.

Student Engagement 116

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 116

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

My first and only fully online class taken as an undergraduate student was a complete disaster. Aside from a bare-bones syllabus, the professor never showed up. The class was a required course in my field that I would go on to be responsible for teaching as a graduate student and, later, as a professor. Poor s leep h abits.

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 131

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.), consider how it might be used as a tool for enhancing student learning and engagement. Students now expect the use of this tool by their professors for more than simply providing lecture slides or links to readings.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Connecting with students is a step towards increasing engagement in the classroom—whether face-to-face or online. 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 116

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 116

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The last time I taught in a physical college classroom was in 1999, when my adult students shook off their weariness from a day of working and taking care of their children to pay attention to their classmates and me for three hours. But for some students, that flexibility can easily turn into missed deadlines.

Online Learning 185

Online Learning Instructors Coaching Syllabus 185

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 331

Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 331

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

After four decades of such reflection, I am keenly aware that understanding effective teaching strategies, the students I serve, and how learning works requires my constant attention. When it comes to increasing rates of student achievement, satisfaction, and graduation, what really makes the difference? This is critical work.

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2023

However, as a former instructor of online courses, I have seen first-hand the power of introducing a librarian to a group of online students and how such exposure can lead to curiosity on a topic and deepen student learning. In fact, I have never worked in a library. If so, what is most popular? If so, what is most popular?

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Instructors Learning Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. Who are you to your students? Oftentimes, it’s a sense of alienation from their students and a desire for authentic connection. The second question I ask in one form or another is, “Do your students know that this is what you want for them?” Do they respect you?

Teaching 122

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

We firmly believe that doing so not only meets the evolving needs of today’s students but also enhances the overall learning experience. Furthermore, it places both faculty and students in a better position to adapt, should the need for another rapid shift to remote learning arise.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Greetings before meetings One week before meeting my students, I post a welcome announcement on Blackboard. In this announcement, I introduce myself and ask students to send me a follow-up email. As a little incentive, I offer an extra point on their first quiz for sending the email and many students choose to reply.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Connecting with students is a step towards increasing engagement in the classroom—whether face-to-face or online. 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 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Examples of this in approach abound, from embedding a form or signup sheet within a page on the LMS, to embedding a Kahoot game for your students to play from within their familiar course environment. I grew tired of uploading the syllabus as a file within our LMS, only to need to upload a new version every single semester.

Syllabus 136

Syllabus Mobile Devices Learning Assignments 136

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2023

Online teaching has become more popular and accessible for students. As such, more instructors are teaching online courses. Getting to know you An important part of creating connection and community with your students is getting to know them and allowing them to get to know you. What are your pronouns? What do you do for fun?

Instructors 59

Instructors Syllabus Assignments Feedback 59

Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

student at the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at the University of California Santa Barbara. But a common problem prevented that: some faculty have been slow to catch up with technological advances, and many wait until students ask for accomodations rather than having accessible materials from the start.

Accessibility 158

Accessibility Disabilities Instructors Syllabus 158

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

The first day or week of the semester is often referred to as what students call “syllabus week,” because professors typically spend the first day of class reviewing the syllabus—interject a big yawn here. Some students asked questions, but they were still very quiet and not saying much during class.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

“ According to the latest research on college students and mental health, three out of 10 students have struggled with depression in the last two weeks, and over one in four have expressed issues with anxiety. Described below are three ways that instructors support student well-being and mental health.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Creating a trust-based classroom begins with an essential mindset: students are doing their best. When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from punitive measures, fear-based management, and skepticism about students honesty. Students should feel safe to experiment without fear of punishment or penalty.

Plagiarism 121

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 121

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. So we were able to extend our Respondus Monitor license, which monitors the students during an exam. Do the students have computers? Physical accessibility.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Greetings before meetings One week before meeting my students, I post a welcome announcement on Blackboard. In this announcement, I introduce myself and ask students to send me a follow-up email. As a little incentive, I offer an extra point on their first quiz for sending the email and many students choose to reply.

Syllabus 110

Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 110

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

My first and only fully online class taken as an undergraduate student was a complete disaster. Aside from a bare-bones syllabus, the professor never showed up. The class was a required course in my field that I would go on to be responsible for teaching as a graduate student and, later, as a professor. Poor s leep h abits.

Syllabus 108

Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 108

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Over the last 30 years, federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) opened the door for more students with disabilities to enroll in college. Surprisingly, only one-third of students with disabilities reported it to their institution (NCES, 2022). Most common accommodations by students with disabilities.

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It’s solution: Create a new marketplace where instructors can find them. Co-founder Micheal Feldstein believes that creating a common, open-source platform to distribute courseware can help make the materials cheaper for students and help professors continually refine their teaching. A key premise of the Lexington, Mass.-based

Textbooks 175

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 175

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

But Chatterjee, an international student from India, did not feel confident about the assignment, and thought it was Western-centric and focused on physical powers associated with attractive males. To be honest, I’ve only had one or two students take me up on it,” she said.

Culture 152

Culture Teaching Syllabus English 152