Learn about retrieval practice in Ch. 1 of James Lang鈥檚 鈥淪mall Teaching.鈥� Implementation techniques include 鈥渂rief classroom or online learning activities, one-time interventions, and small modifications in course design or communication with students.鈥� (Publisher鈥檚 description) Each technique has the potential to deepen students鈥� engagement with course content. available through 蘑菇短视频 Library
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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Thursday, May 8, 2025 13:00to14:30
In response to students鈥� lack of essential studying strategies, we aimed to foster students鈥� ability to study effectively, enhancing their course engagement. One learning strategy explored was retrieval practice. We will showcase evidence-based examples of retrieval practice implemented in our classes to support students鈥� ability to recall previously learned material.
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Friday, May 9, 2025
Ever thought about the positive impacts of tone in course outlines or where in a course outline tone is most likely to have an impact on student perceptions of the course? Research shows a course outline written in a warm, friendly style can enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
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Friday, May 9, 2025
Test your knowledge of strategies to help ensure students come to class prepared to engage in learning.
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Monday, May 12, 2025
Part 2: Submitting interactive cover sheets
How can we engage students with feedback and encourage them to take greater responsibility for their learning before, during, and after assignments? View a recording of part 2 (21 min) of this 4-part webinar series to find out how to address these concerns with feedback strategies that engage students in dialogue. We present several strategies suited to writing assignments such as essays, research (term) papers, and lab reports.
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Monday, May 12, 2025 13:00to14:30
Have you or your students experienced a microaggression in class? While it may only take a moment for a microaggression to occur, its impact can last longer. Join us for an introduction鈥痶o microaggressions and strategies for attending to them鈥痓efore, during, and after they occur, to better support students鈥� full engagement in their learning.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:00to11:00
Keep your courses interactive and engaging using 蘑菇短视频鈥檚 learning technologies. This interactive webinar will present suggestions on how to keep your students actively learning while connecting with peers and instructors in a meaningful way.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 13:00to14:00
Curious about how myCourses can help you stay connected with your students and keep them engaged? Join us for this webinar that will highlight the different tools and strategies to help you manage your course, communicate expectations, and help your students succeed.
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
Instructors often rely on perceived engagement (e.g., 鈥渞eading the room鈥�) to adapt their teaching strategies, but what each instructor understands by engagement varies. When teaching online, it becomes important to be more precise about what is being assessed. This blog post discusses various engagement parameters and reviews examples of how they could be used to measure engagement.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 09:00toThursday, May 15, 2025 16:30
Would you like to (re)design one of your courses and enhance your teaching skills? In this hands-on workshop, we will discuss learning-centered course design principles and support you with developing an in-depth Course Plan, which you can use to help prepare your course outline. This is a great opportunity to exchange feedback among peers to improve course design and teaching approaches.
For more information, visit the Course Design Workshop web page.
Register by April 25, 2025.
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Friday, May 16, 2025
Mid-course evaluations can engage students in their learning experience by showing them their perspectives matter. Take this quick quiz to learn when and how to ask for students' feedback.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Are you curious about 蘑菇短视频鈥檚 technologies for promoting engagement in your course? Whether you鈥檙e exploring 蘑菇短视频鈥檚 learning technologies or need help with specific tools like Vevox, Perusall, or Mural, we鈥檝e got you covered! Book a one-on-one consultation with a Learning Technology Consultant to get individual support to enhance student engagement.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025 13:00to14:00
Interested in using polling to enhance student engagement? This interactive webinar will introduce you to Vevox, Polling @ 蘑菇短视频鈥檚 new platform. Explore various polling question types, learn how to use them effectively, and experience interactive features that can boost participation in your lectures.
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Have you ever thought about engaging students in learning by integrating land-based pedagogy? Or working with Elders and Knowledge Keepers? Or making space for storytelling in the university setting? for incorporating Indigenous content and ways of knowing into students鈥� learning experiences in the classroom and beyond.
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Friday, May 23, 2025
Have you ever thought about implementing a learning activity that can foster deep learning while simultaneously helping to build community among your students? Take this quick quiz to learn about one such strategy; then, reflect on how you might use the strategy with your students.
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