Collaborative Learning, Group work and Instructors

Using Mind Maps to Improve Assessment and Group Work

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

The instructor can then adjust the course as needed. In response, the instructor added a mini-unit on Chinese pronouns and LGBTQ life in Chinese-speaking areas. This tipped the instructor to spend more time on these issues. This is exactly what our colleague in Spanish chose to do through a group work activity.

Group work

Group work Culture Instructors Language

Using Mind Maps to Improve Assessment and Group Work

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

The instructor can then adjust the course as needed. In response, the instructor added a mini-unit on Chinese pronouns and LGBTQ life in Chinese-speaking areas. This tipped the instructor to spend more time on these issues. This is exactly what our colleague in Spanish chose to do through a group work activity.

Group work

Group work Culture Instructors Language

Function Follows Form: How Two Colleges Redesigned the Classroom for Active Learning

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

The initiative supports IU instructors in leveraging the features of any classroom—whether low-tech whiteboards or high-tech touchscreens—by granting access to reimagined rooms that foster a range of active learning strategies. Now, pods for group work circle monitors connected to a video wall.

Active Learning

Active Learning Activities Instructors Learning Spaces

Space Matters: Lessons Learned from an Active-Learning Classroom

Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

The old arrangement strongly suggested—and really only supported—interactions between student and instructor or student and computer. Now, as an active-learning classroom, the default arrangement is for students to work in teams—six team stations for up to 36 students.

Active Learning

Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors

Fostering Teamwork: Implementing Collaborative Assignments as High-Impact Practice

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As instructors, we are continually looking for ways to grow and improve. We want to make sure that we are serving our students to the best of our abilities and, thereby, creating inclusive, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences. One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects.

Assignments

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities

Break Out of the Comfort Zone: Facilitating Successful Breakout Sessions

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Breakout sessions allow for students to choose not only a topic they’d like to explore further, but also how they would like to explore it with a small group of their peers. Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work. References Bolkan, S.,

Motivation

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing

Fostering Teamwork: Implementing Collaborative Assignments as High-Impact Practice

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As instructors, we are continually looking for ways to grow and improve. We want to make sure that we are serving our students to the best of our abilities and, thereby, creating inclusive, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences. One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects.

Assignments

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities

Break Out of the Comfort Zone: Facilitating Successful Breakout Sessions

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Breakout sessions allow for students to choose not only a topic they’d like to explore further, but also how they would like to explore it with a small group of their peers. Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work. References Bolkan, S.,

Motivation

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing

Assignments with Significance

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In previous years these learning objectives were addressed via two 1,500-word essays within two of the themes (of their choice) with an expectation of deeper exploration of their chosen topics. I Hate Group Work!”: Addressing students’ concerns about small-group learning. 2011, Allan, 2016). References: Allan, E.

Assignments

Assignments Motivation Science Study

New Student Engagement Data Reveals Surprises

EAB

MAY 23, 2023

So we'll assist them plus policymakers using data, that information, just to understand how we can improve student learning, persistence, and attainment. Mentioned was focus group work. DG: In fact, Tara, we celebrated our 20th anniversary and we asked ourselves, what has CCSSE learned about student engagement in these 20 years?

Student Engagement

Student Engagement Students Questions Syllabus

How K–12 Schools Can Create Flexible Seating in the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Many teachers have begun to find that creating a more free-flowing classroom environment allows students to use the space as they see fit in order to achieve a more customized learning experience. A flexible seating arrangement is a key part of this new, modern learning environment. What Is a Flexible Classroom? by Eli Zimmerman.

Schools

Schools Elementary School Elementary School Teaching Methods

A Trauma-Informed Teaching Framework for Stewards

Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Yet, educators are expected to be leaders or stewards and help students learn despite personal or community-wide crises. Using T-I CoI to purposefully design activities that encourage students to foster relationships with one another and the instructor promotes well-being and a collaborative learning environment.

Teaching

Teaching Critical Thinking Participation Instructors

Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

By creating a learning environment tailored to various majors, addressing barriers, and demonstrating real-world applications, instructors can make the classroom “YOUnique.” This innovative teaching environment blends engaged lectures with hands-on, collaborative activities, with the instructor as a facilitator.

Interdisciplinary

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation

Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

By creating a learning environment tailored to various majors, addressing barriers, and demonstrating real-world applications, instructors can make the classroom “YOUnique.” This innovative teaching environment blends engaged lectures with hands-on, collaborative activities, with the instructor as a facilitator.

Interdisciplinary

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation

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Using Mind Maps to Improve Assessment and Group Work

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