Collecting student feedback can offer educators valuable information that helps enhance teaching methods, establish connections with students, and inform future classes.
Before you start collecting feedback, there are a few things you should consider to make sure you achieve your desired results.
Instructors play the primary role in improving student success. You decide how in-class time is used, what kinds of activities and assessments students will engage with, […]
As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, we reflect on the significance of this celebration and its relevance in the context of higher education. Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long tribute in 1868 and was extended to a month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. This month-long celebration honors the […]
By: Daysha Jackson-Sanchez, Vice President of Equity Solutions
Welcome to the kickoff of our enlightening webinar series on college student belonging! In an era where higher education is evolving unprecedentedly, creating an inclusive environment that empowers every student is more crucial than ever. We are thrilled to bring you a series of […]
A well-thought-out icebreaker can transform uncomfortable silence at the start of your online classes into lively discussions that encourage each student to loosen up and engage in the virtual lesson ahead. And since online learning is here to stay, it’s helpful to have a few solid icebreakers in your arsenal, especially on the first day […]
At Lumen Learning, we believe deeply that the contributions made by the learner and the faculty are crucial to the development of effective learning materials. Because Lumen uses open educational resources (OER), we have legal permission to make changes to our content for the betterment of teaching, […]
From time to time our Waymaker customers are curious about how their students are doing across teaching terms and approach us about what data we have to show their students’ performance on assessments. In order to meet these needs, our research team has devised a standard design for delivering these data that will […]
COVID-19 made widespread virtual teaching and learning necessary on a far larger scale than expected, and much, much sooner. Colleges and universities struggled to end their Spring 2020 semesters in a way that would provide meaningful learning experiences and fair grading practices.
Many colleges continued to offer students the choice to attend virtually […]
Your learning management system (LMS) is a critical part of your classroom, especially now. More and more students are taking advantage of online learning for its flexibility and availability, even in uncertain times.
A study completed in late 2020 highlighted that roughly two-thirds of students in colleges and universities were […]
What is the goal of your college or university course?
Student learning outcomes illustrate the answer to this question. Learning outcomes are short descriptions of the knowledge or skills students should obtain after successfully completing a course or program. These outcomes are critical roadmaps, as they help both students and instructors understand course […]