Both minimalist and maximalist approaches to syllabus design have their proponents: concise syllabi are easier to navigate, while detailed ones offer a more precise picture of the course structure.
Your syllabus gives students a first impression about what to expect from your course. It also fosters curiosity and interest. It can also be a tool to start building an inclusive learning environment ...
Understanding effective, professional and ethical use of AI is imperative for strategic communication professionals, and you will be allowed and even encouraged to use AI in various classes in APRD.
Travis Grandy is a PhD student in Composition and Rhetoric at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. You can find him on Twitter @travisgrandy or at his website. Do you ever feel like you want to ...
The syllabus is a critical roadmap to the intellectual journey we embark upon with our students. This website provides tips and resources for crafting this important map. When crafting your syllabus, ...
This post was inspired by the presentation Everyday Instructional Design Practices That Support Student Success (and Reduce Frustration), given by Ryan Allen, Aaron Witherspoon, and Sarah Tangeman on ...
Students' biggest concern when doing classroom learning is conceptual clarity and connectivity with the topics. Today, as part of the goal to make education more competency driven, daily life examples ...
Faculty are encouraged to add a statement regarding the use of Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT. When communicating expectations, faculty should avoid using any vague language, include specific ...