Leveraging Technology to Achieve Teaching Goals / Active Learning

Reposted with permission from Teach The Mechanism Years ago, I switched to teaching a flipped classroom and using a classroom response system (aka CRS or clickers). In this format, my …

Within the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, attendance and participation are vital to student success. Students are expected to attend class every day just …

Adding technology to an existing curriculum can have tremendous benefits for both teachers and students. When used appropriately, online resources can increase student engagement, develop critical thinking skills, and help students collaborate …

While the term “lecture” can have a negative connotation in many educational circles, it remains an effective and efficient way to transmit knowledge from one expert to a room full …

As experts in our field of study, we can sometimes forget the difficulties that students face when learning a complex topic. The “Minute Paper” technique asks students to write down …