Many faculty scoff at the phrase above, often exclaiming, “Isn’t all teaching ‘student-centered’ or ‘learner-centered’?” Well, not exactly. Here are some descriptors to help clarify the true intent of the term, learner-centered (or learning-centered) teaching: providing choices for students in relation to where, how, and when they study, fostering (focusing on) learning rather than teaching […]
Continue Reading October 29th, 2007
What is your opinion of the video? Do your students have similar concerns? How can you or the University help to change and encourage better student interaction? …Click on the COMMENTS link below to get started! For another great video from this group check out The Machine is Us/ing Us a short video about the […]
Continue Reading 1 comment October 15th, 2007
These discussion based programs feature faculty talking about their service-learning courses and experiences working with all aspects of service-learning and civic engagement. For more information, visit the Office of Service Learning website. (NOTE: All presentations take place at the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology @ 201 University Hall) September: Thursday, 9/6/07, 1:00 pm-2:00 pmExperiential, […]
Continue Reading August 28th, 2007
Corrie Bergeron, M.Ed., an Instructional Designer at Lakeland Community College in Ohio recently wrote an essay entitled Age of Wonders and shared it on one of the OLN (Ohio Learning Network) listserves. Below are some highlights, but the entire essay is a good, but short read for anyone concerned with being inundated by constant technological […]
Continue Reading August 8th, 2007
The beginning of the semester is an exciting and busy time for both faculty and students. The semester start is also the best time for you to take the opportunity to make students aware of your expectations for the entire semester. Expectations help define a boundary for students in which they can focus on the […]
Continue Reading July 31st, 2007
Dr. L. Dee Fink presented the keynote address, “The Joy and Responsibility of Teaching Well” to faculty, staff, students, and Regional Center Learning Community guests last Friday in Olscamp Hall. His visit was part of both the First Annual Teaching and Learning Fair and the Student Achievement Assessment Committee (SAAC) Awards, held the night before. […]
Continue Reading 1 comment March 23rd, 2007
2 Weeks to Success!Dr. Gary North has created a 2 week program to help get your mind in proper learning gear. These are excellent tips to survive academically! Read one lesson a day for best results. Lesson topics: • The Number-One Study Technique for Mastering New Material and Reviewing Old Material • Attitude and Academic […]
Continue Reading January 30th, 2007
