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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

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2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012). One approach is for higher administration, deans, and faculty to commit to an interdisciplinary agenda and review course syllabi for evidence of interdisciplinary focus. Faculty development seminars can also be conducted to share best practices in incorporating interdisciplinary knowledge.

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Microlectures 101: What, Why, & How?

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Scagnoli (2012) has identified several important benefits of microlectures for students: Microlectures allow for self-paced learning. In terms of benefits for faculty, microlectures encourage professors to break down concepts and explain them in a clear and concise fashion (Scagnoli, 2012). Why are microlectures beneficial?

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

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2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012). One approach is for higher administration, deans, and faculty to commit to an interdisciplinary agenda and review course syllabi for evidence of interdisciplinary focus. Faculty development seminars can also be conducted to share best practices in incorporating interdisciplinary knowledge.

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Microlectures 101: What, Why, & How?

Faculty Focus

Scagnoli (2012) has identified several important benefits of microlectures for students: Microlectures allow for self-paced learning. In terms of benefits for faculty, microlectures encourage professors to break down concepts and explain them in a clear and concise fashion (Scagnoli, 2012). Why are microlectures beneficial?

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Learning Outcomes for Instructors, Not Just Students

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For example, my years of classroom experience bring many benefits, but they also put me at risk of falling into what Weimer (2012) refers to as “tired teaching.” 2012, October 3). When teaching grows tired: A wake-up call for faculty [Blog post]. Again, that’s my preference, suited to my particular learning needs.

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Learning Outcomes for Instructors, Not Just Students

Faculty Focus

For example, my years of classroom experience bring many benefits, but they also put me at risk of falling into what Weimer (2012) refers to as “tired teaching.” 2012, October 3). When teaching grows tired: A wake-up call for faculty [Blog post]. Again, that’s my preference, suited to my particular learning needs.

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12 questions to advance your online ed strategy (opinion)

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From 2012 to 2019, pre-pandemic, the percentage of students enrolled in at least one distance education course increased from 25.5 Examining these questions (and likely others) will assist your institution in developing an online education strategy that is the right fit for your unique context and market position. million to 3.4