In-class Methods meet Online Tools: A Hybrid Class [Evaluate this presentation] This presentation explores class participation, learning outcomes, and the role of communication technologies in language learning and teaching. Driven by sound pedagogical strategies, traditional in-class activities are examined through the prism of Internet-based, multi-user, interactive learning tools. New instructional options (blogs, wikis, Audacity on […]
Read More »Using Clickers in the Arts & Humanities [Evaluate this presentation]This presentation will provide ideas for using clickers in classes in the Arts and Humanities, drawing on examples from the presenter’s experience teaching a large Introduction to Theater course. Attendees will have the chance to try out the clickers and share ideas for their use in similar […]
Read More »Flexible Learning, 100 Seats at a Time [Evaluate this presentation] A combination of instructor-produced videos and web sites, one-on-one tutoring, and automated (partial credit) grading allows students to tailor their own learning experience in an engineering course with 300 students. View demonstration pages at http://web.mst.edu/~mecmovie/ and view sample videos at http://web.mst.edu/~ide110-1/lessons/02/index.html.
Read More »Using Evidence to Improve Teaching and Learning (with Technology): Asking the Right Questions [Evaluate this presentation] Too many options, too much information, too little time and too much risk: those are just some of the reasons why we take relatively little advantage of new technology to do new things. Part of the risk is that […]
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