Daniel S. from Faculty Instructional Technology Services invites teachers to consider using low-tech games and simulations in their courses on the Instructional Design & Development Blog.
ProfHacker offers some thoughtful tips on dealing with student frustration and fostering a sense of trust in the classroom.
The University Center for Writing-based Learning blog recommends a little-known grammar resource that is extremely useful for both teachers and students.
Faculty Focus makes a case for developing problem-based learning skills through online class discussions.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Monday, December 20, 2010
New Research in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
The Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning is an outlet for professors to share their reflections and knowledge of teaching and learning. Two articles of general interest are:
The student-authored essay as a teaching tool by J. R. Slade Jr. In courses that emphasize writing and composition, is it more helpful for students to read model essays written by other students instead of examples from professional writers? In this article from the current issue of JoSoTL, Slade sets out to answer that question and to uncover just how effective student-authored models can be as learning tools.
Supporting student learning: improving performance on short-essay exams using realistic practice opportunities by W. H. Dotson, J. B. Sheldon, and J. A. Sherman. It comes as no surprise that it can be difficult for students to apply class material in new contexts during exams without having practiced first. In this article, the authors report on research findings that showed students who attended mock exam study sessions (like those offered by Supplemental Instruction) and completed practice questions did better on the actual exam later on.
The student-authored essay as a teaching tool by J. R. Slade Jr. In courses that emphasize writing and composition, is it more helpful for students to read model essays written by other students instead of examples from professional writers? In this article from the current issue of JoSoTL, Slade sets out to answer that question and to uncover just how effective student-authored models can be as learning tools.
Supporting student learning: improving performance on short-essay exams using realistic practice opportunities by W. H. Dotson, J. B. Sheldon, and J. A. Sherman. It comes as no surprise that it can be difficult for students to apply class material in new contexts during exams without having practiced first. In this article, the authors report on research findings that showed students who attended mock exam study sessions (like those offered by Supplemental Instruction) and completed practice questions did better on the actual exam later on.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Over a Cup of Coffee: December 14th Edition
Alex J. from DePaul's FITS department discusses the potential tension between new technology features and ease of use in the Instructional Design & Development blog.
ProfHacker tackles the issue of universal design in digital environments, which has some bearing for teachers using technology in the classroom.
The Teaching Professor weighs the relative merits of a more open-ended, freely evolving class discussion.
Faculty Focus provides tips on adding one key ingredient to online courses: a sense of the instructor's personality.
ProfHacker tackles the issue of universal design in digital environments, which has some bearing for teachers using technology in the classroom.
The Teaching Professor weighs the relative merits of a more open-ended, freely evolving class discussion.
Faculty Focus provides tips on adding one key ingredient to online courses: a sense of the instructor's personality.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Over a Cup of Coffee: November 24th Edition
ProfHacker discusses the potential benefits of cross-disciplinary grading strategies.
Faculty Focus shines a spotlight on one university's innovative "one-room schoolhouse" model for a research-based undergraduate course.
The Teaching Professor summarizes a study on social loafing, one of the greatest challenges to effective group work.
The Chronicle of Higher Education asks if teachers can successfully use an e-book for art history, and the answer may surprise you.
Faculty Focus shines a spotlight on one university's innovative "one-room schoolhouse" model for a research-based undergraduate course.
The Teaching Professor summarizes a study on social loafing, one of the greatest challenges to effective group work.
The Chronicle of Higher Education asks if teachers can successfully use an e-book for art history, and the answer may surprise you.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
OVER A CUP OF COFFEE: NOVEMBER 16TH EDITION
Faculty Focus discusses the potential advantages of peer-led team learning.
The Teaching Professor revisits a study that shows even a small amount of writing can promote learning.
ProfHacker comes to the rescue of faculty at the end of the quarter with some much-needed tips on taking a break.
The Chronicle of Higher Education reports on the highest-ever increase in online course enrollment.
The Teaching Professor revisits a study that shows even a small amount of writing can promote learning.
ProfHacker comes to the rescue of faculty at the end of the quarter with some much-needed tips on taking a break.
The Chronicle of Higher Education reports on the highest-ever increase in online course enrollment.
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