2015 - Student success.... are we doing what we say we're doing?
2015 - Student success.... are we doing what we say we're doing?
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Dates and Times
Dates and Times
- Tuesday, September 22 - 9 AM to 4 PM
- Wednesday, September 23 - 9 AM to noon
Key Questions
Key Questions
We explored these main questions (among others) at the Instructional Institute:
- What promises are we making about learning to our students?
- What promises are we making to ourselves and each other about learning?
- How can we transform our promises into reality?
Session Highlights
Session Highlights
Faculty shared teaching practices they have found to be effective in:
- Using multimedia in creative and engaging ways to help students grasp complex concepts
- Addressing different learning styles
- Creating learning communities
- Enhancing reflection and learning through ePortfolios
- Creating syllabi that tell a story
- Using open textbooks to reduce cost to students and increase accessibility
- Considering the possible implications of neuroscience and learning on course design practices
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