…guidelines cite, building a positive rapport means establishing common ground and common values, perhaps agreeing that the course’s subject matter is challenging or that everyone makes mistakes. In this arena,…
…trouble and/or on areas where the individual student is having difficulty. Despite these beneficial design features, there is a need to document quantitatively that completion of online homework positively impacts…
…pebble in their shoe. Linda Suskie, a vice president of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and author of Assessing Student Learning: A Common Sense Guide, sees a better…
…and very explicit instructions about the course format, assignments, expectations, grading criteria, etc. Provide a “Frequently Asked Questions” section with a list of questions that students may have about the…
…and seven principles of good feedback practice, Studies in Higher Education, 31:2, 199-218 Weimer, Maryellen. “Self-Assessment Does Not Necessarily Mean Self-Grading.” Faculty Focus. Retrieved from https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/educational-assessment/self-assessment-does-not-necessarily-mean-self-grading/ Photo courtesy of author….
…times, try not to take such comments/remarks personally. Modeling socially appropriate language and setting clear expectations on classroom communication can be excellent strategies in these situations. Build and practice…
…September 16). Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome: Advice for New Faculty. Faculty Focus. https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/philosophy-of-teaching/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-advice-new-faculty/ Feenstra, S., Begeny, C. T., Ryan, M. K., Rink, F. A., Stoker, J. I., & Jordan, J….
…and give students opportunities to practice mastering the material at their own pace. The technologies that support these activities could include wikis, online quizzes, blogs and discussion boards. 2. Use…
