Course Design Group work Instructors 
Edsurge
JANUARY 2, 2019
Every new version of Microsoft PowerPoint allowed instructors to embed more and more media and wow students with visually appealing graphics. In addition to using technology in my own biology courses, I also work with faculty across the country on how to teach with technology through an inclusive lens.
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.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Edsurge
JULY 9, 2018
Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms. These default features force online instructors to use a style of teaching that feels more like shouting to the masses than engaging in meaningful conversations.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
Group work in face-to-face classes can be challenging as it is,” Parra said. Instructors should make sure students have the opportunity to build their own learning experiences, Parra argues. Instructors should make sure students have the opportunity to build their own learning experiences, Parra argues.
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. I would put classes in there that are made up of groups.”
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. Many new instructors face this what now?
Faculty Focus
JANUARY 30, 2024
Finally, I have noticed stronger class cohesion with students actively volunteering, responding to questions, and actively engaging in group work.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
167 
Let's personalize your content