Monday, February 8, 2010

Over a cup of coffee: February 8th edition

The Teaching Commons posts an update page on engaging students through discussion.

ProfHacker readers offer their advice on encouraging a class environment where everyone is expected to contribute to discussion.

Virginia Commonwealth University's Center for Teaching Excellence offers a number of audio podcasts covering teaching and learning using technology (Requires iTunes). Their website also includes a number of video tutorials on topics like writing a syllabus, writing course objectives, and integrating discussion boards into a class.