Active learning balances direct instruction (i.e. a lecture) with a student-centered activity. This approach emphasizes for students their role in their own learning. When students engaging in active learning exercises, they experience increases in: Motivation, Critical thinking, Interpersonal skills, Connections between previously learned and new material, and Persistence. To increase active learning in your courses,… Read more »
Active Learning Classroom
Mission: Possible | Recording Videos with No Technical Expertise
As instructional videos become ever more popular there comes a stronger push for those of us who have hesitated to do so. It’s not that many weren’t interested but that the technology and process seemed overwhelming. Which camera do I use? Which microphone has the best quality? Will it look good? What software can I… Read more »