Between semesters, a thorough course review can help you consider what aspects of your class worked, didn’t work, and may need to change. This semester, as we all found ourselves in the situation of delivering course content from a distance, we faced an especially unique set of challenges.
This week, we want to encourage taking a step back and reflecting on the teaching and learning experience of Fall 2020. In anticipation of the winter break, the following tip provides simple strategies for improving and updating a course.
During this stressful time, it is easy for students to fall behind in their courses. Here are a few ideas that instructors can use to help their students stay on track to a successful course completion.
In October we discussed Student-Driven Approaches to Authentic Learning. One of the suggestions for creating an authentic learning experience was to allow students to choose context. Here, we will take an in-depth look on how to include student ownership into assessment.
Team Learning is a strategy that primarily relies on small group interactions. For each lesson, students prepare by reviewing content (reading, videos, etc.) prior to class.