Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

We have learned some lessons in the past two years through faculty focus groups and by surveying students about their experiences teaching and learning in Carson 61. This evaluation has enabled us to adapt and hone the process of selecting, preparing and assisting instructors to teach in the room. It’s still all about the people.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 149

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This piece will suggest a few simple ideas that teachers of introductory STEM classes may implement in their course design to turn their lectures into active learning experiences for a large student body, without needing to completely revisit and change their whole teaching style. Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash.

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Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

In fact, several of my colleagues who have been invited to my class as a teaching effectiveness peer-evaluator have commented on how quickly students get to work when they have a task and that they sense a strong understanding of the course expectations.

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Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

In fact, several of my colleagues who have been invited to my class as a teaching effectiveness peer-evaluator have commented on how quickly students get to work when they have a task and that they sense a strong understanding of the course expectations.

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Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 110

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Open-ended problems are great way to offer students the opportunity to work in diverse teams, develop critical-thinking skills, and gain presentation and project management skills. Enhancing Learning and Engagement through Group Work: Effective Strategies for Educations. References Strenghscope. 2022, February).

Assignments 104

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 104

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Open-ended problems are great way to offer students the opportunity to work in diverse teams, develop critical-thinking skills, and gain presentation and project management skills. Enhancing Learning and Engagement through Group Work: Effective Strategies for Educations. References Strenghscope. 2022, February).

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 84

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Rachel Thelen , The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Noelle Haight , Occupational Therapist and Educator Julia VanderMolen , University of the Pacific Key Statement: Four helpful tips, including backwards design, for the new instructor looking to (re)design their course.

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Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52