Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

At least, that’s according to a randomized study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Science. The study, which occurred over three semesters, randomly assigned students to either learning through lectures, the old-school way, or through “active” calculus instruction that emphasizes student engagement. Its conclusion?

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

I selected OpenStax because of the many resources they provided, such as PowerPoint lecture slides, instructor solution files, and even LMS cartridges for online classes. Many OER providers trust in a peer review system to help eliminate publishing costs. I’m here to tell you that concern is valid.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2018

People who are interested in the teaching aspect of the job certainly like the notion of sharing materials,” says Skidmore. But staying on top of innovative teaching methods and adopting new course materials is not at the center of every faculty member’s work.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). 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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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

I selected OpenStax because of the many resources they provided, such as PowerPoint lecture slides, instructor solution files, and even LMS cartridges for online classes. Many OER providers trust in a peer review system to help eliminate publishing costs. I’m here to tell you that concern is valid.

Textbooks 95

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 95

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). 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.

Teaching 79

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 79