article thumbnail

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

Faculty Focus

However, in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, there is a growing need to enhance this traditional model with innovative teaching methods (Barker, 2000). This approach not only involves students in the intricate process of learning but also empowers them to take charge of their educational experiences.

Art 114
article thumbnail

Districts are more selective about edtech tools as they face a budget crisis

eSchool News

Districts are under increasing pressure to simplify and optimize their tech ecosystems to maximize value and learning impact while avoiding tool sprawl and staff burnout,” said Melissa Loble, chief academic officer at Instructure. “In In this environment of budget cuts, it’s critical to ensure every investment drives real learning outcomes.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

5 engaging ISTELive 25 sessions

eSchool News

Here are a few Tuesday and Wednesday sessions to put on your schedule: Level Up Your Classroom with Google’s Gemini: An Educator’s Guide to AI : Join this session for an exploration of Gemini, Google’s cutting-edge AI technology, and its potential to transform K-12 teaching and learning.

Ethics 266
article thumbnail

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

Faculty Focus

However, in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, there is a growing need to enhance this traditional model with innovative teaching methods (Barker, 2000). This approach not only involves students in the intricate process of learning but also empowers them to take charge of their educational experiences.

Art 97
article thumbnail

Practical Strategies for Interdisciplinary Teaching in Today’s University

Faculty Focus

This teaching helps students blend ideas, think deeply across fields, and work well with people from varied backgrounds. Drawing from my experience teaching across subjects at Zayed University in Dubai, UAE, I want to share real ways teachers can build and run cross-subject courses that truly help students handle today’s complex world.

article thumbnail

Practical Strategies for Interdisciplinary Teaching in Today’s University

Faculty Focus

This teaching helps students blend ideas, think deeply across fields, and work well with people from varied backgrounds. Drawing from my experience teaching across subjects at Zayed University in Dubai, UAE, I want to share real ways teachers can build and run cross-subject courses that truly help students handle today’s complex world.

article thumbnail

Artificial Intelligence and Critical Thinking in Higher Education: Fostering a Transformative Learning Experience for Students

Faculty Focus

The key is to teach your students ways to improve their thinking and using the Paul and Elder model can be an effective tool. Teaching students to analyze critically the information generated from AI chatbots will become necessary for a progressing society. AI will generate a comprehensive activity with all the bells and whistles.