Center for Innovation In Teaching and Learning
Engagement
Campus Pulse
November 21, 2023
During this session, we will present insights from data gathered through the Institutional Dashboard and our latest round of Small Group Instructional Diagnostics (SGIDs). We will also discuss common themes across campus that students identified as pertinent to their overall learning experience.
How To Prevent Your Students From Ghosting
CITL Instructors
October 31, 2023
It's that spooky time of year when some students begin to disengage. In this session, we will discuss ways for faculty to be proactive and prevent at-risk students from "ghosting" by having strong engagement and communication strategies in place for your courses.
Engaging Adult Learners with Universal Design for Learning
Heather Rippetoe
April 18, 2023
What is andragogy, and how does it differ from pedagogy? What design principles can we use to reach both traditional (18-24) and nontraditional-aged (24+) students in our courses? This workshop will explore recent research on how to engage adult learners and review the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Campus Pulse
Heather Rippetoe and Taylor Chesson
April 11, 2023
During this session, faculty from three different schools will join instructional designers to discuss insights from our latest round of Small Group Instructional Diagnostics (SGIDs). Join us as Drs. Rachel Donegan, Carla Hurt, Sally Pardue and Andy Pardue reflect on the SGID process and how they use the results in their teaching. We will discuss common themes across campus that students identified as pertinent to their overall learning experience.
Personalized Learning
Mallory Matthews & Lacy Means
April 4, 2023
Personalized learning is an approach to education that tailors instruction to students’ unique strengths, needs, and interests. In this session, we will discuss student-centered strategies for learning objectives, goal setting, ownership, and reflection opportunities.
How to Use Retrieval Practice to Improve Learning
Ms. Taylor Chesson
February 21, 2023
Retrieval Practice is a no-stakes learning strategy with minimal planning required where students pull information out of their brains. Memory is strengthened and forgetting is less likely to occur the more a learner retrieves rather than receives information. In this interactive session, we will discuss ways to implement retrieval practice strategies and how “struggling” can improve learning.
Emotions in Teaching & Learning - Intrinsic Motivation
Ms. Heather Rippetoe & Ms. Mallory Matthews
February 14, 2023
How do emotions show up in teaching and learning? In this workshop, we’ll explore the affective domain and its connection to learning. We’ll also hear from TN Tech faculty about how emotions play a role in their teaching.
Course Design: Looks DO Matter
Taylor Chesson & Mallory Matthews
January 17, 2023
Course design impacts the overall effectiveness and appeal of a class. Looks and content increase student interest and motivation by making the course more engaging. Organization reduces cognitive load, which can help students understand the material more effectively. In this session, we will share engagement and organizational strategies for course design best practices according to the OLC Rubric.
How to Prevent Students From Ghosting
Mallory Matthews & Taylor Chesson
October 25, 2022
It's that spooky time of year when some students begin to disengage. In this session, we will discuss ways for faculty to be proactive and prevent at-risk students from "ghosting" by having strong engagement and communication strategies in place for your courses.
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Poll Everywhere
Taylor Chesson
August 30, 2022
Poll Everywhere is an instructional technology tool that allows you to conduct formative assessments, foster student engagement through live polling, and increase the productivity of class discussions by providing an inclusive and easy-to-use discussion platform. In this session, we discuss how to increase student engagement in your classroom through using Poll Everywhere, helpful topics to get started, and more.
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Engagement Strategies
Taylor Chesson & Heather Rippetoe
July 12, 2022
In this session, we explore increasing attendance by designing for student interaction with the instructor, the content, and with one another. We will discuss including participation as a graded item, activities that encourage student motivation, and creating a welcoming classroom culture and environment.
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Flip: Discussion Alternative
Drs. Jason Beach & Kelvin Norman
October 5, 2021
Flip is a free, web-based program that is used as an instructional tool for capturing brief video comments and reactions. Flip allows students to consider other peoples’ perceptions and engage in content and feedback while developing their communication skills.
Here are a few benefits of using Flip as a resource in the classroom:
- Providing alternative assessment opportunities with verbal communication of learning.
- Providing opportunities for students to be more effective digital citizens.
- Providing a versatile instructional tool to be used as a one-time or ongoing strategy.
