Overview of Active Learning What is Active Learning? Active learning comprises a wide range of activities that are defined as “any instructional method that engages students in the learning process. […]
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Overview of Active Learning What is Active Learning? Active learning comprises a wide range of activities that are defined as “any instructional method that engages students in the learning process.
Purpose Low stakes writing exercises can be used to get the class thinking, to open the class, as here, and to make connections between previous learning and the new day’s
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Purpose Low stakes writing exercises can be used to get the class thinking, to open the class, as here, and to make connections between previous learning and the new day’s
A major component of the iterative writing process is giving and receiving feedback. Unfortunately, this can be one of the most challenging aspects of teaching for educators. How can instructors
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A major component of the iterative writing process is giving and receiving feedback. Unfortunately, this can be one of the most challenging aspects of teaching for educators. How can instructors
Why Ask Questions? Asking and answering questions is a key ingredient in the learning process and in effective teaching. Using a variety of questions in the classroom can serve many
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Why Ask Questions? Asking and answering questions is a key ingredient in the learning process and in effective teaching. Using a variety of questions in the classroom can serve many
Community building activities are extremely useful in breaking down barriers between students in order to build a sense of community and facilitate class participation. They are particularly important if you
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Community building activities are extremely useful in breaking down barriers between students in order to build a sense of community and facilitate class participation. They are particularly important if you
The goal of this resource is to generate ideas for using active learning in the online environment. According to Prince, active learning is defined as “any instructional method that engages
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The goal of this resource is to generate ideas for using active learning in the online environment. According to Prince, active learning is defined as “any instructional method that engages
Alone But Not Alone Students and teachers often worry that online learning can be isolating, and virtual classrooms pose unique challenges to nurturing connections amongst learners. Nevertheless, there are strategies
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Alone But Not Alone Students and teachers often worry that online learning can be isolating, and virtual classrooms pose unique challenges to nurturing connections amongst learners. Nevertheless, there are strategies
In this resource, seven instructors from the University of Toronto share their original and innovative pedagogical approaches to curriculum design that welcomes students with disabilities and mental health into their
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In this resource, seven instructors from the University of Toronto share their original and innovative pedagogical approaches to curriculum design that welcomes students with disabilities and mental health into their
What is a Community Agreement? A community agreement (also known as a group contract, a learning agreement, or a classroom agreement) is a shared agreement between learners about how we
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What is a Community Agreement? A community agreement (also known as a group contract, a learning agreement, or a classroom agreement) is a shared agreement between learners about how we
Representation Matters Why is representation important? Representation refers to the basic idea that if students see people like them reflected in course materials, they are more likely to identify with
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Representation Matters Why is representation important? Representation refers to the basic idea that if students see people like them reflected in course materials, they are more likely to identify with
