…subject matter experts, many faculty are reluctant to give up some control. We know the material, there’s a lot to cover, and let’s face it, going the lecture route is…
…of a lecture synchronously and have students do an assignment and then view a prerecorded lecture. Use frequent and varied assignments. Scaffolded assignments with interim deadlines and pieces that can…
…in a feeling of accomplishment, which has been linked to greater engagement and attention to the material. (24, 33). Lecture/discussion sessions rarely result in these learning states even with the…
…It may actually distract from the learning objectives,” Stanfield says. Rather than the traditional lecture, Stanfield advocates very detailed, short lessons that take into account the way the brain works….
…the customary use of textbooks can hinder the development of critical thinking and meaningful learning. Instructors often resort to lecture because of its efficiency in covering content. However, student attention…
…any task or teaching content with a description of why it is important. I once had an instructor who began each lecture from whatever point he let off at the…
Professor Philip LaRocco is reimagining his Energy Business and Economic Development course with digitized lecture materials, collaborative assignments, and real-time feedback. With funding from Columbia University’s Office of the Provost,…
…of representing content. Too often we rely on a narrow range of course materials that may present unnecessary barriers for some students. In addition to textbooks and lectures, we can…
