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Bridging the Gap: Active Learning Strategies for Traditional and Online Classrooms

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I was watching as a few of my students took notes while the remaining students sat passively, perhaps hoping my animated gestures and pacing would somehow osmotically transfer my explanation of classical conditioning into their brains. This creates a rhythm that keeps the discussion moving while accommodating varied schedules.

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Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching 

Faculty Focus

When this approach is harmoniously integrated with essential pedagogical actions for engaging in activities that require independent work or collaboration, students have the chance to discover their preferred learning methods, solve problems, and explore concepts on their own or with peers.

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Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching 

Faculty Focus

When this approach is harmoniously integrated with essential pedagogical actions for engaging in activities that require independent work or collaboration, students have the chance to discover their preferred learning methods, solve problems, and explore concepts on their own or with peers.

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5 Tips for Teaching Online

Catlin Tucker

In an online course, each of those things becomes a separate learning activity. If teachers consider the time required to complete these activities in a classroom versus the time needed to engage in these activities online, it’s clear that these activities will necessitate significantly more time to complete online.

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Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

Faculty Focus

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students.

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The Station Rotation Model: Arrange Your Furniture to Maximize Focus and Engagement

Catlin Tucker

As teachers, we know that the physical environment of a classroom can have a significant impact on how students engage with the material and each other. From the color of the walls to the lighting and temperature, every aspect of the room can contribute to a student’s ability to feel comfortable and stay focused.

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Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

Faculty Focus

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students.