Interested in an engaging in-class group activity which involves all learners in critical thinking and brief oral presentations? Look back to this chapter which proposes a collaborative learning activity entitled “Bring It Forward” (Logotheti, 2022) in 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022). Access the chapter Share with us Leave any comments on your experiences… Continue reading Idea #80: Bring it forward: a collaborative learning activity
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Idea #20: Democratising teaching: student votes and module case studies
Looking for a way to engender student engagement in curriculum creation and foster debate on democracy? Look back at this chapter in the "100 Ideas for Active Learning" book where Peter Finn presents a flexible method that allows students to vote on topics covered on a module, whether for a single session or a whole block… Continue reading Idea #20: Democratising teaching: student votes and module case studies
Idea #86: Mentimeter: engaging students with an easy-to-use audience response system
If you are looking to engage your students in large classes or small, then you might want to incorporate Mentimeter slides as an easy way of making your classes more interactive. With a quick guide on how it might work for you, why not look back to this interesting chapter by Amanda Millmore in 100… Continue reading Idea #86: Mentimeter: engaging students with an easy-to-use audience response system
Idea #71: Escape rooms: discovering clues, solving puzzles and working as a team
Looking to use escape rooms within your practice? Look back to this chapter in 100 Ideas for Active Learning that provides an introduction and overview of the benefits to using escape rooms, tips for setting them up and some practical ideas across higher education. Access the chapter on Escape rooms Share with us Leave comments about… Continue reading Idea #71: Escape rooms: discovering clues, solving puzzles and working as a team
Idea #63: Carousel for developing collaborative and critical thinking skills
Looking for inspiring ideas to help your students develop those collaborative and critical thinking skills? Look back to a interesting chapter on "Introducing contemporary controversial subjects through a carousel" (Magkoufopoulou, 2022) in 100 ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022) Access the chapter Share with us Leave your comments with your experiences of applying… Continue reading Idea #63: Carousel for developing collaborative and critical thinking skills
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