September 3, 2020 Visual Thinking Activities for Remote Learning Reading Time: 4 minutes A selection of visual thinking activities with examples Categories Active Learning/Teaching Remotely/Teaching Tips/Visuals and Images Comments: 0
August 17, 2020 Concept and Mind Mapping Reading Time: 5 minutes Concept and mind mapping are graphical ways to represent knowledge, concepts and ideas. The maps are hierarchical in nature that expands on a core concept... Categories Active Learning/Concept Mapping/Teaching Tips Comments: 0
May 1, 2020 The Benefits of Engaging the Senses in Lessons Reading Time: 3 minutes This teaching tip provides some insight into brain functioning to understand why certain teaching strategies—such as activities that appeal to the human senses–are good for learning. Categories Active Learning/Teaching Tips Comments: 2
March 6, 2020 Active Learning Workshop: Voice and Presence in the Active Learning Classroom Reading Time: < 1 minute Workshop Description Teaching requires a commitment and presence every day. Active learning requires skills in directing, coaching and affirming. Your voice and body language continuously... Categories Active Learning/Events Comments: 0
February 11, 2020 Active Learning Workshop: Incorporating Active Learning into your Lesson Plans and Materials Reading Time: < 1 minute Workshop Description Lesson plans help ensure well-structured and well-balanced classes. Written instructions help students engage. This workshop explores ways you can plan to incorporate more... Categories Active Learning/Events/Lesson Planning Comments: 0
January 23, 2020 Active Learning Strategies Workshop Reading Time: < 1 minute Workshop Description Come experience and learn about specific active learning strategies that will enhance your students’ collaboration and retention. Consider how these strategies align with... Categories Active Learning/Events Comments: 0
November 26, 2019 Cornell Notes Reading Time: < 1 minute Cornell note taking is a note taking strategy that prompts active reflection and summarizing of content. It’s a great way to mentor learners on effective... Categories Active Learning/Teaching Tips Comment: 1
July 15, 2019 Start, Stop Continue Reading Time: < 1 minute Looking for feedback from learners on your teaching, or a way for learners to offer each other feedback? Try a Start, Stop, Continue feedback opportunity. Categories Active Learning/Lesson Planning Comments: 0
