Links to teaching blogs

Time is short, but these are shorter (mostly):

• Short articles on cognitive science and learning
• Teaching controversial topics, the reliability of SCEs, how students learn, other big stuff from Rice's TLC.
• Quick teaching tips, ideas and inspiration from Xavier University
• A relatively new podcast, interviewing college teachers about various topics (active learning, lectures, engaging students, fostering creativity, etc). A good one to start with is the 8 habits of highly effective teachers; ignore the cheesy bit in the beginning.
• Stanford's teaching and learning blog which is extensive.

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Introductory resources for the flipped classroom

Hi there;

Today and on Thursday, Nov. 19, we are going to be talking about flipped/inverted classes at LCSC noon-1 pm at the TLC. It is great if you are able to come! Depending on what you want to talk about, we might have a look at some of these resources.

Introductions

·       An introduction from Vanderbilt’s Teaching Center

·       An infographic from Ohio State University

·       A bulleted list of recent research from George Mason University and Pearson Ed

·       Our databases on campus can be used to find recent research in your field

Part 1: The online preparation – faculty centered

·        Activities and resources to access a diversity of learning styles

o   Lectures – SnagIt to make your own videos, Ted talks, PBS, EdPuzzle to incorporate quizzes and comments, etc.

o   Readings – OERs, their textbooks

o   Other activities – Phet (STEM), MERLOT

·        Short assignment to assess preparation

o   Can be used to design class

o   Can use quizzes

o   Modified CATs

Part 2: The in-class work – student centered

·       Questions

·       Class discussion

·       Inquiry activities

·       Case studies

·       Hands on activities

·       Problem solving

·       Applications

·       Etc.

Best,

Rachel