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The end of in-person learning? Setting higher ed’s online goals for 2025

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These goals include: Understanding student demand and preferences: Online courses should meet students needs for flexibility by offering an accessible and adaptable learning experience. Prioritizing faculty development and buy-in: Faculty engagement is pivotal to successful online learning.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

Strengthen collegial support and collaboration : Collegial observations enhance a culture of open dialogue among faculty, fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment. Currently, she works in faculty development at the Excellence in Teaching and Learning Center at Qatar University.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

For instance, a students decision to withdraw from school is rarely based on a single factor that can be quantified, such as failing a class or missing a certain number of credits. Conley is an accomplished educator and higher education leader, currently serving as the Dean of Teaching and Learning at Ivy Tech Community College.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

As students enter the online classroom, they bring with them diverse educational experiences, backgrounds, and expectations of faculty interactions. Mentors can be faculty members, alumni, or industry professionals. Highlighting contributions from underrepresented groups fosters a sense of inclusion.

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Recovering Student Engagement at Mid-course Time

Faculty Focus

I’ve been utilizing mid-semester check-ins for several years now and have noticed that students respond best when I send out informal invitations to reflect on their learning experiences. My rationale here is to not make it a mandatory assignment, but an extra credit opportunity to know more about their current learning experiences.

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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

Assessment has traditionally been viewed as an action conducted after the learning experience has taken place, resulting in it being a separate task from instruction. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience. This is especially true for higher education.

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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

Assessment has traditionally been viewed as an action conducted after the learning experience has taken place, resulting in it being a separate task from instruction. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience. This is especially true for higher education.