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Note Comparison/Sharing

July 24, 2020September 6, 2020
Improving Student Preparation for Class, Involving students in research, Learning from Colleagues
by admin

Note-taking/ sharing is a helpful concept to engage students in class and let them practice active learning.

Test

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020
Learning from Colleagues
by Sarah Bui

Exam wrapper

September 6, 2020October 9, 2020
Facilitating Active Engagement, Learning from Colleagues, Promoting metacognition, Providing Feedback on Assignments
by Amy Hark

Teaching hacks are relatively simple strategies that we might use to improve student learning or reduce our workload. These strategies might free up additional class time, increase the efficiency of our practices, or better support our ability to work on scholarship or service. Below is an idea about giving students an opportunity to reflect on their exams.

“Dual Purpose” midterm reflection

July 29, 2020September 25, 2020
Learning from Colleagues, Promoting metacognition
by Amy Hark

I try to state very explicitly that my hope is that these reflections are useful for both me as the course instructor but also for each student as they think about their own learning.

Screencasts

July 29, 2020September 25, 2020
Facilitating Active Engagement, Improving Student Preparation for Class, Learning from Colleagues
by Amy Hark

Teaching hacks are relatively simple strategies that we might use to improve student learning or reduce our workload. These strategies might free up additional class time, increase the efficiency of our practices, or better support our ability to work on scholarship or service. Below is an idea about screencast that might be useful in the online environment.

“Integrative Studying” for Exams

July 29, 2020September 25, 2020
Learning from Colleagues, Others
by Mark J. Sciutto

I typically distribute some novel stimulus material in advance of the exam. It might be a case study, a research article, or a news event.

Quick Email Responses

July 29, 2020September 25, 2020
Improving Student Preparation for Class, Learning from Colleagues, Responding to emails, Scheduling appointments/Office Hours
by Mark J. Sciutto

Quick Email Responses using Templates

FIO Policy (Figure It Out)

July 24, 2020September 6, 2020
Encouraging Close Reading, Improving Student Preparation for Class, Learning from Colleagues, Responding to emails, Scheduling appointments/Office Hours
by admin

This course policy has been highly effective in increasing student autonomy and empowering students to take responsibility for their own learning. It has decreased the number of emails or office hour pop-ins about small tasks and increased the hours I spend with students in more meaningful conversations.