Tag: Learning
Struggling with Test Item Writing?
Test item writing is not easy for experts, so if you’re struggling, you are not alone. In this 50-minute session, you’ll learn how to write a good test question and how to examine the results to see if your question performed as planned. There is also a short discussion at the end where you’ll learn answers […]
Mar 23, 2023
Beyond Active Learning
Teaching to Foster Meaningful Student Engagement The importance of student engagement is clear. Engaged students show more persistence, effort, initiative and cognitive processing skills, which result in increased learning and satisfaction. Simply put, students learn best when actively and meaningfully engaged in the learning experience. Yet, despite the clear benefits, many students struggle to stay […]
Feb 27, 2023
REframe Series: Humanize Your Modality
Tips for Creating Human-Centric Learning Experiences Creating learning experiences that are more humanized is become ever-critical. Many faculty, staff, and students are eager to implement and discover new approaches to learning. By creating a more connected course experience for students, you are establishing a sense of care and community that will inspire and enable more students […]
Mar 29, 2022
Assessment
Assessment is a key part of students’ learning experiences and ensuring they’ve retained the information you’ve taught them. However, determining the right assessment for your content can be daunting. In this 15-minute session by Dr. Sarah McBrien, you’ll learn the ins and outs of assessment, including how to know which type of assessment to use and options for […]
Oct 22, 2021
HELP! Series: Teaching Online
One major takeaway from the COVID-19 crisis is that remote teaching is increasingly, and vitally, important. Educators should be ready at the helm to teach from a distance. Embracing the opportunity to improve will only help your students succeed. If you feel like you need help developing your skills, you aren’t alone. It has been difficult […]
Aug 14, 2020
Constructive Collaboration: Using Student Feedback and Peer Coaching to Improve Teaching
The rapid changes and advancements of today’s world continue to present new challenges in education. Success in 2020 is achieved, in part, by being skilled at adapting and evolving based on the demands of society. Health science education and academic medical centers are not exempt from this reality. Educators must continue to create processes that […]
Feb 14, 2020
Making Time for Active Learning
Active learning is the hallmark of quality education and sustained learning in modern higher education. The science of learning, diverse learning environments, and teaching technology have opened pathways for educators questing to advance beyond modes of passive learning, like lectures. Likewise, accrediting bodies are well-versed in the solid evidence base supporting the use of active […]
Nov 15, 2019
Putting Learners in the Driver’s Seat
Discover how personalized learning steers students and trainees to greater competency Students and trainees engage with content in different ways and master certain skills at different times and places — and faculty who adapt their educational techniques to this self-paced, fluid style of learning see increased engagement and improved competency.Watch this session to discover how faculty […]
Jan 10, 2019
Getting the Most Out of Your Multiple-Choice Questions
Grading high-stakes exams is easy … but building them is an entirely different story Effective multiple-choice questions ask students to do more than memorize facts and details — they engage students at a higher-level of thinking. But while administering and grading high-stakes exams are easy, building them is hard.Watch this engaging session focused on providing you […]
Oct 25, 2018
Boost Student Engagement: 10 Quick & Easy Strategies for Online Learning
Discover 10 easy strategies to boost engagement and improve online learning Watch this online workshop to help you identify 9 places in your course (especially those you teach online) where you can implement active learning strategies. Then, you’ll explore 10 different flipped and active learning strategies you can immediately apply. Each strategy is informed by […]
Mar 5, 2018
