Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, in my online section of the same course, students worked through carefully crafted modules at their own pace, their participation in discussion boards ebbing and flowing unpredictably. One of the most powerful techniques in my traditional classroom is the think-pair-share discussion format.

Active Learning 69

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 69

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, in my online section of the same course, students worked through carefully crafted modules at their own pace, their participation in discussion boards ebbing and flowing unpredictably. One of the most powerful techniques in my traditional classroom is the think-pair-share discussion format.

Active Learning 85

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 85

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

Try mixing up how students participate by facilitating small and large group discussions, as well as providing ways for students to participate non-verbally, through the use of discussion boards or response systems. We know that active participation in class can improve student learning but participation does not always mean speaking.

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

After finishing this round, students will have about 10 minutes to engage in discussion questions with their drawing partners (see Debriefing section). Final Round: Accommodating Our Cultures (two to three minutes) In this round, the instructor will give the students from planet Venus a new sheet of paper.

Culture 108

Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 108

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

After finishing this round, students will have about 10 minutes to engage in discussion questions with their drawing partners (see Debriefing section). Final Round: Accommodating Our Cultures (two to three minutes) In this round, the instructor will give the students from planet Venus a new sheet of paper.

Culture 105

Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

Try mixing up how students participate by facilitating small and large group discussions, as well as providing ways for students to participate non-verbally, through the use of discussion boards or response systems. We know that active participation in class can improve student learning but participation does not always mean speaking.

Teaching 111

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 111

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Example: If a colleague dislikes introducing additional evaluation tools to their course, you may suggest they ask their students to complete a minute paper during a single class session. Then, through your discussion, attempt to find even the slightest success to elevate and draw attention to it.

Teaching 52

Teaching Minute Papers Motivation Discussions 52