Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Today, the flipped classroom is no longer just about moving lectures online but about curating immersive, personalized learning environments.

Critical Thinking 89

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Today, the flipped classroom is no longer just about moving lectures online but about curating immersive, personalized learning environments.

Critical Thinking 95

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 95

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

Although a wealth of research suggests that active learning increases student engagement and improves academic outcomes, many college campuses struggle to get faculty to shift away from traditional, sage-on-a-stage style teaching practices. And that dialogue helps inform the work of IU’s learning spaces team.

Active Learning 167

Active Learning Activities Instructors Learning Spaces 167

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Long videos can make it challenging for students to remain focused and attentive. Zheng (2022) also explains that the interactive nature of microlectures (where students are prompted to engage in active learning activities) enhances student learning. Morgantown: West Virginia University Press. Zheng, Hua (2022).

Instructors 131

Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 131

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

We also list a few simple suggestions for improving learning spaces. Learning spaces I. Individualized instruction also significantly supports neurodiverse students, catering to their unique needs in traditional and online learning settings.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

We also list a few simple suggestions for improving learning spaces. Learning spaces I. Individualized instruction also significantly supports neurodiverse students, catering to their unique needs in traditional and online learning settings.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Long videos can make it challenging for students to remain focused and attentive. Zheng (2022) also explains that the interactive nature of microlectures (where students are prompted to engage in active learning activities) enhances student learning. Morgantown: West Virginia University Press. Zheng, Hua (2022).

Instructors 98

Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 98