Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2024

But the experiment points to interesting possibilities — and raises ethical questions — about how the latest AI tech might be used to improve teaching. He suggested that leaders at Ferris State could create a tool that would nudge students at various times in their learning process and ask them to fill out quick survey questions.

Intelligence 213

Intelligence Syllabus Feedback Assignments 213

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

For example, a philosophy professor at University of Notre Dame designed an introductory course that draws on “ interactive digital essays ” published on mobile-friendly web pages attached to the online syllabus, reports Inside Higher Ed. Of course, these programs may take significant time to develop. LA schools did indeed close.

Distance Learning 212

Distance Learning Syllabus Internet Learning 212

Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2018

A Georgia Tech computer scientist has been pursuing that question for several years. Goel, a professor of computer science and cognitive science, and his team have refined perhaps the first robot teaching assistant, dubbed Jill Watson. The question for adoptions in higher ed is, ‘What is the problem bots solve?’”

Teaching 146

Teaching Syllabus Teaching Assistants Textbooks 146

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

The following includes a few strategies and examples to ensure clarity: A clear, inclusive syllabus with a course calendar of class activities, routines, materials, links to rubrics, etc. Learning science principles for instructors. Designing an inclusive syllabus. CBE – Life Sciences Education, 13 : 453-468. CEI (2022).

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 131

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

During the spring 2024 semester, we redesigned our courses to pilot a cross-course group project involving a social sciences course (SSC) titled, “Social Justice Movements in the U.S.”, The updated syllabus will front-load teaching and learning about the social justice movements that may be selected for the collaboration.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Science History Communication 105

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

This project started with a deceptively simple question: What arent our students telling us? I wanted to change thatnot just by asking better questions, but by building an open-access platform that would amplify student voices and inform actionable change. Not because they lacked courage, but because they didnt feel invited to speak.

Disabilities 54

Disabilities Course Design Students Lecturing 54

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

During the spring 2024 semester, we redesigned our courses to pilot a cross-course group project involving a social sciences course (SSC) titled, “Social Justice Movements in the U.S.”, The updated syllabus will front-load teaching and learning about the social justice movements that may be selected for the collaboration.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Science History Communication 98

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

And a small cluster of boys needed extra space in their day to work on robotics and coding projects, on top of their computer science and physics work. Reflecting questions back to students and asking, “How do you think we could figure that out,” feels better and is more productive. Designed by students with students (i.e.

Learning 166

Learning Syllabus Social Studies Students 166

Edsurge

JULY 30, 2018

At each point, McLeod recommends educators ask questions to assess if the changes are in fact contributing to shifting practices. As we traveled around the country last year chronicling stories from educators, we saw many teachers and administrators that living the answers to these questions every day in their classrooms and schools.

Learning 166

Learning Syllabus Interdisciplinary Blended Learning 166

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

It’s easier to provide a syllabus with structured projects and assignments that have assigned due dates and clear grading parameters. I hold conferences through synchronous individual online meetings and I have started using asynchronous communication to gather updates on progress and respond to questions.

Teaching 163

Teaching Education Learning Syllabus 163

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

For example: designing and promoting the use of a syllabus template, aligning objectives with outcomes, promoting multimodal teaching, offering professional development workshops, serving on faculty committees, implementing accreditation standards, publishing articles, and scheduling specialized one-on-ones with faculty. References Binder, M.

Authentic Assessment 122

Authentic Assessment Syllabus Schools Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1512 (1), 29–45. Behavioral Sciences,12 (12), 511. Procedia Computer Science, 172, 3-8. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 113 (16), 4530-4535. 2016), and culturally responsive teaching is a powerful tool for creating robust learning environments (Byrd, 2016).

Culture 130

Culture Syllabus Critical Thinking Intelligence 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

The following includes a few strategies and examples to ensure clarity: A clear, inclusive syllabus with a course calendar of class activities, routines, materials, links to rubrics, etc. Learning science principles for instructors. Designing an inclusive syllabus. CBE – Life Sciences Education, 13 : 453-468. CEI (2022).

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 98

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2019

David Peña-Guzman Peña-Guzman researches the philosophy of science, technology and other subjects. Photo: Sydney Johnson) One question he often gets is: How do you assess such a course? Using evidence from the text, the students will write a short piece answering that question. It’s pervasive.

Reading 163

Reading Teaching Lecturing Syllabus 163

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Partner Introductions: I begin our first class with introductions where I will introduce myself and then have students partner up and ask each other a series of questions that I have placed on the overhead. These questions range from their majors to the current shows they are watching. Newbury, Peter. PeterNewbury.org. August 23, 2013.

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

You can pose a question for a future column here. For this month’s episode of EdSurge Live , our monthly video discussion series, Bonni will join us to take your questions about all things teaching innovation. On the first day of the chemistry course the teacher provided a routine overview of the syllabus. Just RSVP here.

Attention 121

Attention Syllabus Students Feedback 121

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

Humanize to Optimize The main focus of humanized teaching is to apply learning science and culturally responsive teaching to the world of asynchronous online courses with the goal of creating an inclusive, equitable class climate for all students. Types and Purpose of Inquiry Inclusive Survey Question Cultural Inquiry.

Instructors 111

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

For example: designing and promoting the use of a syllabus template, aligning objectives with outcomes, promoting multimodal teaching, offering professional development workshops, serving on faculty committees, implementing accreditation standards, publishing articles, and scheduling specialized one-on-ones with faculty. References Binder, M.

Authentic Assessment 105

Authentic Assessment Syllabus Schools Evaluation 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Partner Introductions: I begin our first class with introductions where I will introduce myself and then have students partner up and ask each other a series of questions that I have placed on the overhead. These questions range from their majors to the current shows they are watching. Newbury, Peter. PeterNewbury.org. August 23, 2013.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2018

Fitting with the conference’s theme this year around improvement science, Heath’s talk started off with a lesson in psychology, in particular around what and why people remember. Or they still find value in __. It’s a blockbuster moment,” Heath said, ”And it’s a moment that provides the impetus for change.”.

Instructors 109

Instructors Syllabus Textbooks Lecturing 109

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1512 (1), 29–45. Behavioral Sciences,12 (12), 511. Procedia Computer Science, 172, 3-8. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 113 (16), 4530-4535. 2016), and culturally responsive teaching is a powerful tool for creating robust learning environments (Byrd, 2016).

Culture 111

Culture Syllabus Critical Thinking Intelligence 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

Humanize to Optimize The main focus of humanized teaching is to apply learning science and culturally responsive teaching to the world of asynchronous online courses with the goal of creating an inclusive, equitable class climate for all students. Types and Purpose of Inquiry Inclusive Survey Question Cultural Inquiry.

Instructors 105

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2018

Practice questions monitor understanding to see if you’re ready for summative tests. Every student is assigned a tutor who is available to answer questions if needed. These include hard science, math, and math-intensive classes like macroeconomics. pick your teacher and section (if available) and then upload your syllabus.

Textbooks 94

Textbooks Exams Syllabus Essay 94

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

That includes humanities, social science, STEM and communications, but all of those classes are maybe working on the senses for six weeks or immigration for eight weeks. There's no reason for people to gather in a big room where people can't have a discussion and ask questions anymore.

Education 163

Education Syllabus Faculty Development Communication 163

Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2021

That was the question posed to professors who gathered virtually on a recent Tuesday afternoon for a theatrical lesson in bystander intervention. A sketch about sexual harassment draws on studies from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. I tend to leave thinking, ‘I can imagine how I can change my syllabus.’”

Culture 170

Culture Syllabus Discussions Study 170

Faculty Focus

JULY 27, 2023

They provide a quick way to access a webpage that could be the syllabus, a poll, a list of resources, or a shared online space for a brainstorming activity. The entry ticket asks students to answer a question. The questions do not have right or wrong answers. Why are professors not using them in their college classrooms?

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Syllabus Students Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 10, 2024

Science fiction plots involving robots fall tidily into one of two scenarios: androids are here to assist and ease human labor, and its doomsday opposite that robots will be our ruin and lead to the destruction of human civilization as we know it. Clearly, science fiction robots are so much more than machines.

Plagiarism 116

Plagiarism Ethics Writing Learning 116

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 98

Teaching Instructors English Languages 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Students leave our discussion with a greater understanding of the concepts and now are more comfortable approaching me in the future with any question. With $90M awarded to OpenStax which was received from the National Science Foundation to enhance their library, I’m sure the resources will only get better.

Textbooks 116

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 116

Faculty Focus

MARCH 10, 2024

Science fiction plots involving robots fall tidily into one of two scenarios: androids are here to assist and ease human labor, and its doomsday opposite that robots will be our ruin and lead to the destruction of human civilization as we know it. Clearly, science fiction robots are so much more than machines.

Plagiarism 111

Plagiarism Ethics Writing Learning 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2023

You might be thinking , I use dialogue all the time by asking my students questions. Dialogue encourages students to ask questions, share their perspectives, and contribute to collective knowledge. Questions like, “Have you encountered this before?” This might be true, but dialogue can be much more than that.

Instructors 98

Instructors Lecturing Syllabus Knowledge 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2023

You might be thinking , I use dialogue all the time by asking my students questions. Dialogue encourages students to ask questions, share their perspectives, and contribute to collective knowledge. Questions like, “Have you encountered this before?” This might be true, but dialogue can be much more than that.

Instructors 98

Instructors Lecturing Syllabus Knowledge 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2019

You can pose a question for a future column here. Sitting alone during office hours, anonymous The irony isn’t lost on me that I am about to answer a question about getting students to come to office hours, when I can only remember making an attempt to do that twice in my own college years. Establish a clear and easy sign-up process.

Students 120

Students Syllabus Assignments Evaluation 120

Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

The syllabus is structured to inspire confidence and courage. She took questions on how not to feel lost in the dark The professor explains the next assignment for the course. Students will need to craft a research question, read relevant sources and synthesize what they learn in a short paper. Who am I gonna be without this?

Students 180

Students Art Essay Interdisciplinary 180

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Students leave our discussion with a greater understanding of the concepts and now are more comfortable approaching me in the future with any question. With $90M awarded to OpenStax which was received from the National Science Foundation to enhance their library, I’m sure the resources will only get better.

Textbooks 103

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 103

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2017

I stop every 10 or 15 minutes and I ask the students a question that they have to work on. So, if a student asks me a question that I don't know, that's excellent. Because they get a question answered, but me too because I can look it up and figure it out or it tells us where there's holes in the knowledge.

Teaching 114

Teaching Lecturing Evaluation Syllabus 114

Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

Our class, “Banned Books and School Policy,” related to education, of course, but also touched on sociology, political science, history, English literature, religion, and public policy. Students consistently asked hard, and oftentimes, unanswerable questions: Are teachers going to risk their jobs to teach a well-rounded curriculum?

Critical Thinking 87

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary History Syllabus 87