Assignments: Make Them Effective, Engaging, and Equitable. At their best, assignments are one of the most important learning experiences for students in a course. Students grapple with course content, ...

1. First take the Learning Styles Survey. 2. Read the result of your survey. Do you think this accurately describes your learning style? 3. Now read descriptions of all four learning styles here. Do ...

Excellent post today from Derek Bruff, reporting on a talk by Linda Nilson titled “The Truth About Learning Styles”. Linda’s slides are Excellent post today from Derek Bruff, reporting on a talk by ...

A student fails a test. Should the teacher allow a redo? Based on recent Education Week polling and coverage, it depends on whom you ask. Somewhat surprisingly, teachers and school leaders are not ...

Group projects can be a challenge for many students, especially those new to college. They might prefer working alone, worry about others not pulling their weight, or feel group work slows progress.

The first computer monitor became popularized by Xerox in 1973. It ushered in a new era of information transmission between teachers and students. The Internet took center stage in 1983, and this ...

Individuals take in and process information in a variety of ways, according to Terrence Maltbia, associate professor of organization and leadership at Columbia University. When it comes to employee ...

A psychology instructor modifies a case study assignment for an Abnormal Psychology undergraduate course to enhance use of data and identification of multiple sides of an issue. Abnormal Psychology ...

These courses are narrower in one or more of the geographical, chronological, and thematic approaches of a 100 level course. They meet the learning outcomes listed below. Identify, analyze, and ...