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

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Deadlines for each phase keep the momentum going, while incorporating peer evaluation into the final grade ensures consistent participation. Measuring Engagement and Refining Strategy One-minute papers serve as powerful self-assessment tools in my traditional classes.

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Are Your Assessments Fair and Balanced?

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According to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the southern states, the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) evaluative framework consists of an assessment indicator.

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Are Your Assessments Fair and Balanced?

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According to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the southern states, the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) evaluative framework consists of an assessment indicator.

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Connecting with Online Students

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muddiest point, exit/minute papers, or “How are you doing?” Sally Baldwin, EdD, researches online course quality, online course design, and course evaluation instruments. Consider preemptive intervention through regular outreach. ” or “How can I help you?” questions).

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Connecting with Online Students

Faculty Focus

muddiest point, exit/minute papers, or “How are you doing?” Sally Baldwin, EdD, researches online course quality, online course design, and course evaluation instruments. Consider preemptive intervention through regular outreach. ” or “How can I help you?” questions).

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Afterthoughts

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Occasionally I make afterthoughts a warm-up exercise, asking everyone to write a one-minute paper about something from last week’s classes that they would like to return to, and to briefly explain why. Their papers give me insights into the ideas that had staying power and what might bear returning to as the course moves forward.

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Four Steps to Promote Student Success in College Classrooms

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At the same time, the instructor will be able to evaluate the comprehension level of the class and identify the gaps in understanding early enough to address them, which better tailors instruction to students’ needs. Traffic light cards: A cross and modification between the minute paper and muddiest point. References He, Y.