The Center for Teaching & Learning often finds articles of note that are shared with staff, faculty, and within specific programs. Here’s a few that we’ve found and shared recently.
engagement
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If we want them to share their ideas and contribute to meaningful class discussions, we must first admit that our own opinions are often not what’s important in the classroom.
As the semester starts and progresses, it’s often best to employ engagement strategies to hold student interest and aid in their success.
Tools for live brainstorming and word cloud are great for leveraging technology in the classroom to promote student interaction and engagement. Two tools in particular, AnswerGarden and Tricider, are effective in aiding instructors in simple, easy-to-use ways. AnswerGarden AnswerGarden is a simple, free tool that allows for obtaining feedback from a class, or for students to give feedback about a topic. It’s intended as a creative way of allowing a group to brainstorm topics in any environment. AnswerGarden can be displayed on-screen in a class, via mobile device, or embedded in a Canvas site for online responses by students. A […]
Have you ever wanted to assess your students’ knowledge without the need for multiple mobile devices, clickers, or even a quick quiz?