The syllabus is often the first point of contact between your students and your course. How can you ensure that this important document is inviting, not discouraging? In this session, we’ll review strategies to make your syllabus more welcoming, transparent, … Read more
This workshop introduces participants to a recent publication from Life Sciences Education and offers practical strategies for shifting away from a content-coverage model of course design in favor of devoting more class time to active learning. Learning objectives: Leverage evidence … Read more
Class polling is a popular student engagement tool used to seed discussion, promote applied thinking, and assess student understanding of course concepts. In this introductory workshop, participants will learn about strategies for developing effective poll assignments and will be introduced … Read more
In-class small group work can engage students with one another and course materials to enhance higher-order thinking, mastery of course concepts, diverse views, and deeper learning. Research shows that small-group learning improves academic achievement, relationships between classmates and faculty, and … Read more
Join us on February 4 as Dr. Jennifer Friberg, Illinois State University, presents "Using Guided Notes to Scaffold Student Learning." Guided notes help increase content knowledge, encourage higher-level thinking, or increase student engagement. Registration is free but required. … Read more
