If you are interested in using 3D virtual worlds in facilitating student-centred learning with collaborative problem-based activities, this chapter by Stylianos Mystakidis, Panagiotis Mourtzis and Effrosyni Tseregkouni, in the 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022), might be for you. Access the chapter here Share with us Leave comments on your experiences using this… Continue reading Idea #74: Collaborative problem solving for in-depth conceptual knowledge in 3D virtual worlds
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Idea #7: Designing back from the future: building scenarios to engage students with global challenges
Learn how introducing students to design thinking and methods, including scenario building, in an active learning approach that combines critique and creativity, can help develop skills for solving real-world problems - in this chapter by Prof. Anke Schwittay, in the 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022), Access the chapter here Share with us… Continue reading Idea #7: Designing back from the future: building scenarios to engage students with global challenges
Idea #43: Using role play to explore professional situations for practice-based courses
Are you interested in preparing learners for practice? This chapter by Sue Pinnick, in the 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022), focuses on the use of role play to help learners explore ideas of professionalism in different scenarios to prepare them for work-based settings. Access the chapter here Share with us Leave comments… Continue reading Idea #43: Using role play to explore professional situations for practice-based courses
Idea #35: Busting myths and misconceptions in learning using ‘True or False?’
If you are interested in engaging learners to develop strong arguments and presenting evidence to clarify their conceptions, this chapter by Zeenar Salim, in the 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022), might be for you. Access the chapter here Share with us Leave comments on your experiences using this idea/technique in your practice.… Continue reading Idea #35: Busting myths and misconceptions in learning using ‘True or False?’
Idea #25: Student writing retreats: spaces to actively enable the production of academic work
Are you interested in offering structured writing retreats to undergraduate and postgraduate-taught students? This chapter by Dr Chris Little, in the 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022), explores the provision of writing retreats as an active and safe space for students to construct knowledge and make academic progress. Access the chapter Share with… Continue reading Idea #25: Student writing retreats: spaces to actively enable the production of academic work
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