Center for Innovation In Teaching and Learning
Engagement
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.
