Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about innovation and the future of education. The conversation always starts the same way. A friend corners me and says, ...

Is it plagiarism when a colleague borrows your syllabus and then uses it in its entirety for his own course? A former student asks to borrow a book. She assumes I have it because, after all, “we’re ...

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 ...

Back in the days before college was largely virtual, one of the first things you learned as a student was that very little, if anything, happens on the first day of classes. Perhaps you’ve been ...

The course syllabus is one of the central artifacts of higher education. It is a critical means of communication between teacher and student and is often the first form of interaction. The syllabus ...

This page was created collaboratively by the offices of Advancements in Teaching Excellence and Diversity & Inclusion and the Office of Digital Learning, with contributors from the University of ...

Imagine signing up to go on a really exciting trip. It could be roaming the savannahs of Africa, strolling the foothills of the Himalayas, or diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. You ...

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 ...

Creating and sharing the syllabus at the onset of a course is an important component to help orient students. The following recommendations provide guidance on producing and sharing a high-quality ...