Tag: engagement

  • Collaborative Learning

    Collaborative Learning

    Collaborative learning is an active learning strategy in which two or more students work together on specified project to achieve a common goal. It differs from peer learning in that students learn and teach one another whereas with collaborative learning students learn alongside each other. Each group member may work individually on an assigned topic…

  • Student Response Systems
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    Student Response Systems

    Student Response Systems (SRS) are tools that can collect real-time data from students during class or over a set period of time. Student response systems promote active learning, engage students, encourage participation, and allow for immediate feedback. No matter the curriculum, SRS can enhance the teaching and learning experience by giving every student a voice.…

  • Efficiency Meets Design: D2L Homepages Made Easy
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    Efficiency Meets Design: D2L Homepages Made Easy

    We are seeking faculty willing to pilot new D2L Homepage Templates in Spring 2024. Research indicates that consistency in digital course design is beneficial to both students and faculty. Standard digital course templates and navigation make course materials easier to access which enhances student engagement and student-instructor communication (Scutelnicu et al., 2019). The Teaching &…

  • Talking to Students about Generative AI

    Talking to Students about Generative AI

    Having conversations with students can help them understand how these tools could contribute or limit their learning. Consider engaging your students in talking about and reflecting on topics such as tool limits, appropriate uses, and ethical considerations. Here are some thoughts on how to approach these and other topics. Tool Limits Appropriate Uses Ethical Considerations…