Peer Review, Questions and Syllabus

How Can Online Instructors Get Students to Talk to Each Other?

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

You can pose a question for a future column here. Students tell me that when they encounter a discussion board, they expect to see a long discussion prompt from the instructor with some questions they are supposed to answer in 300 to 400 words. one question they had for others who read the same chapter.

Instructors

Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students

Professors Aren’t Good at Sharing Their Classroom Practices. Teaching Portfolios Might Help.

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Plenty of colleagues on other campuses were wrestling with the same question, she saw in the portfolios, and they were finding ways that tried new approaches without throwing out the old completely—call it turning the class on its side rather than making a full flip.

Teaching Portfolio

Teaching Portfolio Teaching Syllabus Peer Review

How College Faculty Can Beat the Cheat

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Faculty can add more tests or assignments to the syllabus, or split large assignments into smaller sections so that students have more opportunities to build points throughout the semester, and more opportunities to see where their skills or knowledge stand as the course progresses. Incorporating peer review into their courses.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity Exams Assignments Instructors

Out of Sight, Out of Mind Debunked: Humanizing Asynchronous Online Courses Using an Inclusive Survey

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

An Easy First Step: The Inclusive Survey Like a typical “getting-to-know” survey, the inclusive survey is an instructor-developed set of questions administered to students during Week 1 of class. Types and Purpose of Inquiry Inclusive Survey Question Cultural Inquiry. How can I make this course a positive learning experience for you?

Instructors

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus

Out of Sight, Out of Mind Debunked: Humanizing Asynchronous Online Courses Using an Inclusive Survey

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

An Easy First Step: The Inclusive Survey Like a typical “getting-to-know” survey, the inclusive survey is an instructor-developed set of questions administered to students during Week 1 of class. Types and Purpose of Inquiry Inclusive Survey Question Cultural Inquiry. How can I make this course a positive learning experience for you?

Instructors

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus

OER is Full of Errors: I’m Okay With It

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Many OER providers trust in a peer review system to help eliminate publishing costs. Students leave our discussion with a greater understanding of the concepts and now are more comfortable approaching me in the future with any question. I’m here to tell you that concern is valid. Indeed, I embrace it.

Textbooks

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review

Challenging Implicit Linguistic Biases in Teaching and Learning Across Disciplines Through Student-Faculty Partnerships

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We share background about the student-faculty partnership program, define linguistic implicit biases, provide examples of how these biases manifest, offer recommendations for how to challenge them, and invite a dialogue through discussion questions. What does the language in the syllabus/assignment assume about students (e.g.,

Teaching

Teaching Instructors English Language

OER is Full of Errors: I’m Okay With It

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Many OER providers trust in a peer review system to help eliminate publishing costs. Students leave our discussion with a greater understanding of the concepts and now are more comfortable approaching me in the future with any question. I’m here to tell you that concern is valid. Indeed, I embrace it.

Textbooks

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review

The Censored and the Curious: Using Banned Books to Foster Connections and Critical Thinking in Freshmen

Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

Including a culminating presentation on each of the banned books in the syllabus can help communicate the importance of these book clubs while continuing to strengthen student communication, presentation skills, and cooperative skills. Students developed a research question and thesis statement that put their own spin on the course content.

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary History Syllabus

Enhancing a sense of belonging in the classroom

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

A reading guide will be provided to all participants with the following sections: questions to consider while reading the material assigned, a framework for action steps, and an area to reflect. Participants will select a partner to act as both their accountability and peer review partner.

Peer Review

Peer Review Syllabus Assignments Participation

Making Memories on the First Day of Class

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 25, 2024

The first day of class should be much more than “syllabus day” – the first day of class is hugely important in setting the tone for the entire semester in many ways. through historical or pop culture examples, with storytelling), and provide students the opportunity to ask questions (e.g., Saucier, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Syllabus Instructors Activities Teaching Philosophy

Making Memories on the First Day of Class

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 25, 2024

The first day of class should be much more than “syllabus day” – the first day of class is hugely important in setting the tone for the entire semester in many ways. through historical or pop culture examples, with storytelling), and provide students the opportunity to ask questions (e.g., Saucier, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Syllabus Instructors Activities Teaching Philosophy

HBCU’s Augment HyFlex Format Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 9, 2022

The course structure overview video, syllabus, and course map are provided in the “Start Here” module to give clear information about the objectives, assignments, assessments, and materials for student learning. I use a standard weekly structure using learning modules. Students can chat or use video and emojis to share ideas.

Universal Design

Universal Design Course Design Learning Syllabus

Using Content Disclosures in Our Courses

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Practical ways to provide content disclosures When there is content in your course that may be potentially distressing, this should be clear to your students in the course syllabus. Consider including a specific “topic list” in your syllabus so that students know what to expect. Teaching and Learning in Medicine , 30(1), 5-14.

Syllabus

Syllabus Course Design Instructors Teaching Philosophy

Using Content Disclosures in Our Courses

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Practical ways to provide content disclosures When there is content in your course that may be potentially distressing, this should be clear to your students in the course syllabus. Consider including a specific “topic list” in your syllabus so that students know what to expect. Teaching and Learning in Medicine , 30(1), 5-14.

Syllabus

Syllabus Course Design Instructors Teaching Philosophy

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