Eugeniu Grigorescu
Assistant Director of Online Learning,
Fordham University
Minutes that Matter: Mentoring Faculty to Craft Transparent Workloads for Transformative Learning
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 3:15PM–4:00PM CT | EDUCAUSE Commons, Teaching & Learning Central, Poster Area
Session Type:
Poster Session
Delivery Format:
Poster
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, faculty face the challenge of designing courses that balance rigorous content with realistic time expectations—particularly in intensive formats. This informative poster session introduces practical strategies for accurately estimating and communicating student workload to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. Participants will explore the Carnegie unit framework and gain hands-on experience with workload estimation tools that transform abstract time requirements into concrete planning guidance. We'll demonstrate how thoughtful workload design supports both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, with special attention to intensive course formats where time management becomes even more critical. Faculty will leave equipped with immediately applicable techniques for syllabus development, learning management system organization, and transparent assignment design that clearly communicates time-on-task expectations. Join us to discover how intentional workload planning creates more meaningful student experiences. This session provides valuable insights for both experienced and new instructors seeking to optimize the student learning journey through mindful time management strategies.
