The Chronicle of Higher Ed. presents us with an information graphic that covers 4 Different Models of How Students Learn. We should consider reflecting on these models, the students they represent, and how we can apply the lessons from the models to our syllabi, lessons, and assignments for the winter quarter.
The New York Times reports on faculty who are integrating the current economic crisis into updated, innovative, and relevant lesson plans.
Faculty Focus takes a look at the pros and cons of letting students lead discussion boards.
ProfHacker takes no break during the holiday and offers advice on writing technology guidelines for a syllabus.
A University Blog: Diary of a University President recalls how when he was an undergraduate in 1974, he saw a student taking notes verbatim from the lecture, and he asks if students are still doing this today. If so, what we can do to move teaching and learning to be more active for our students?
This paper from the Air Force Research Laboratory argues for the instructional value of story telling (PDF).
