Gaggle Speaks

MAY 8, 2015

Although you’re not likely to bring in Italian rugs or French artwork to the classroom, the learning space is a very important aspect of effective teaching. And while an LMS can be very effective in an online or hybrid course, you want to be careful not to forsake the notion of classroom design.

Learning Spaces 83

Learning Spaces Hybrid Courses Learning Assignments 83

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

Yet most of our energy has been focused on designing physical learning spaces, even as more teaching and learning shifts online. Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms.

Online Learning 159

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 159

Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

Too many discussions of edtech focus on tools (like tablets, clickers, learning-management systems, smart boards, etc). More thought should be spent on the design of the classroom itself. Two years ago we renovated an old computer lab into an active learning classroom. It’s still all about the people. forever. .

Active Learning 149

Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 149

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A lecture can in fact be a feat of active learning (indeed, it has been an historically effective learning tool), if the content and the way it is presented engages the students and promotes learning. Structured seating formation is not conducive to discussion.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

To facilitate implementation, we have categorized the strategies from the perspectives of course designers, content creators, and those delivering the content or workshops. We also list a few simple suggestions for improving learning spaces. Learning spaces I.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

To facilitate implementation, we have categorized the strategies from the perspectives of course designers, content creators, and those delivering the content or workshops. We also list a few simple suggestions for improving learning spaces. Learning spaces I.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Being consistent in our use of the LMS features, whether that is within the program or department, school or college, can help reduce stress for students and faculty alike and allow students to focus their energy on learning instead of navigating their courses. So how do we begin to address these concerns?

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122