Tag: Padlet

  • Discussion

    Discussion

    Discussions are a type of active learning that allow students to work through concepts from course content by formulating ideas in their own words. Synchronously or asynchronously, students can clarify understanding, debate topics, organize ideas, and practice skills. Possible Instructional Uses: WCU Supported Tools: Tips for using Discussions: References: Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of…

  • Technology Roundup – Fall 2025

    Technology Roundup – Fall 2025

    Welcome to the Fall 2025 edition of Technology Roundup! This resource is released every Spring and Fall semester to keep our community of educators informed on the latest available instructional technologies that are supported by the university. Table of Contents AI Resources Last year, a task force led by IS&T and the TLC collaborated with…

  • Technology Roundup – Spring 2025

    Technology Roundup – Spring 2025

    Welcome to the Fall 2024 edition of Technology Roundup! This resource is released every Spring and Fall semester to keep our community of educators informed on the latest available instructional technologies that are supported by the university. Table of Contents AI Resources The TLC has curated a collection of generative AI topics, including its impact…

  • Technology Roundup – Fall 2024

    Technology Roundup – Fall 2024

    Welcome to the Fall 2024 edition of Technology Roundup! This feature is released every Fall and Spring Semester to keep our community of educators informed on the latest available instructional technologies that are supported by the university. Table of Contents The Sunsetting of Flip and Jamboard Flip Microsoft has announced that Flip is being discontinued…

  • Technology Roundup – Spring 2024

    Technology Roundup – Spring 2024

    Welcome to the first edition of Technology Roundup! This feature will be released every Spring and Fall semester with the purpose of keeping our WCU teaching and learning community informed on the latest instructional technologies available to them while also highlighting any recent updates or improvements. Padlet Pilot Program – Spring 2024 The Teaching &…

  • Active Learning

    Active Learning

    Active learning includes any type of instructional strategy that goes beyond the traditional lecture and requiring students to memorize information. Active learning puts an emphasis on developing the students’ conceptual understanding by engaging students in activities that promote higher-order thinking, such as discussing, debating, writing, and creating. There are no limitations to active learning, as…