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2022 ALN Conference: Using work placements to embed humanistic, active learning

15 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYtfiX8c3hU&t=1920s Look back at this session that focuses on rewarding student engagement through Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Helene and Patricia have employed a specialised student-centric approach within higher education using work placements, in which they create a tripartite relationship between the learner, industry partner and educational institution to bridge the gap between theory… Continue reading 2022 ALN Conference: Using work placements to embed humanistic, active learning

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Idea #74: Collaborative problem solving for in-depth conceptual knowledge in 3D virtual worlds

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

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Idea #87: Using PrepQuiz approach to enhance students’ engagement in online flipped classroom

Are you looking for a playful pedagogy that uses online quiz games synchronously in a flipped classroom? Ike Ogamba's pedagogy is aimed at motivating students to undertake preparatory study and prior learning can be found in 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022). Access the chapter Share with us Leave any comments on your experiences… Continue reading Idea #87: Using PrepQuiz approach to enhance students’ engagement in online flipped classroom

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Idea #3: Designing a session: ‘A tool-to-think-with’

How do you approach planing for a teaching session? Check out Dr Éric Bel and Johanna Tomczak's their chapter in the '100 Ideas for Active Learning' book who introduce "a tool-to-think-with". Access the chapter here. Share with us Does this tool still look useful to you? Do you use something similar? Try it and/or let… Continue reading Idea #3: Designing a session: ‘A tool-to-think-with’