This guide provides a process for selecting textbooks that prioritizes student access and cost. Keeping in mind that the goals for textbook and course materials selection are quality, alignment with learning outcomes, and ongoing access, here are some considerations for using …
The UWM Syllabus Template (Word) contains all the required and many recommended statements, follows the Uniform Syllabus Policy, and passes Word’s Accessibility Checker.
The tone and words used in a syllabus impact how students view and engage with a course (Jones & Zhu, 2022). Including a brief welcome statement in a syllabus is a strategic way to foster a positive class climate and …
A well-crafted welcome message is a powerful way to connect with students and set the tone for a successful online learning experience. It helps students feel more comfortable, introduces them to the course and instructor, and fosters a sense of …
A welcome message from faculty plays a vital role in setting a positive tone, fostering connection, and establishing expectations that support student engagement and success from the very start of the course. It is intended to highlight the opportunities and …
When implementing the eight key elements of high-impact practices or HIPs into a course, avoid “check-the-box” implementation approaches. Instead, focus on embedding the chosen elements intentionally within the course in ways that align with the rest of the students’ course …
Scaffolding is a powerful instructional strategy that supports student learning by breaking complex tasks into manageable steps. Rather than expecting students to leap from instruction to mastery in one bound, scaffolding acknowledges that learning is a process—one that benefits from …
Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) innovations since 2022 have spurred new opportunities to make education more engaging and self-driven. Simultaneously, Generative AI has disrupted existing practices by acting as a catalyst to rethink the ways we teach and learn. Rapid …
A foundational step for engaging students in coursework is to ensure that instructors create clear and transparent guideposts for students in a course. This clarity in foundational design provides the framework from which the other elements addressed in the blog …