Active Learning Strategies Please mute your mic We’ll start at 12:10 pm Mute Chat
Active Learning Strategies Wednesday, March 9 12:10 pm -1:10 pm
Academic Technologies, ITS Lucio Forti Academic Technologist (212)
Academic Technologies, ITS NYC (212) PLV (914)
A direct connection between ITS and the Pace academic community. Academic Technologies
Active Learning Strategies Classrooms Poll Everywhere
AGENDA What is Active Learning? ALC Locations ALC Features AL Strategies Poll Everywhere Contact and Support Q&A
What is Active Learning? “A process whereby students engage in activities, such as reading, writing, discussion or problem solving that promotes analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of class content” CRLT – University of Michigan
Active Learning Classrooms W510 W511 Miller 21 Miller 22 Wilcox Lecture Hall But… NYC PLV
…Active Learning Strategies can be used in any classroom
Contact Ed Media for Training Rollable Furniture Classroom Webcam Students can wirelessly connect devices to monitors Writable Walls Mobile Instructor Podium Wi-Fi Connectivity Wireless Classroom Computer Classroom Speakers + Microphone Optional HDMI laptop inputs Adjustable Flat Screen Displays Device Charging Stations ALC Features Tony Soares
WILLCOX LECTURE HALL
ACTIVE MILLER 21 & 22 LEARNING CLASSROOMS
ACTIVE LEARNING CLASSROOMS W510 W511
THINK – PAIR – SHARE Building individual accountability and contribution Pose discussion question or case study scenario First students brainstorm individually Pair into small groups (2 -6) and expand (writable walls) Each group reaches a consensus on best approach Share as a class STRATEGIE S
CLOSING SUMMARY Determine whether students grasped key concepts Students write a short closing or “exit summary” of the lesson’s main ideas Create on laptops Share on screens or Monitors in ALCs Optionally collect for instructor to review and address misconceptions at the next class STRATEGIE S
WRITE AROUND THE ROOM Peer Learning: Students build upon one another’s knowledge Each group moves to a station Brainstorm and write responses Rotate stations Next group expands on previous responses *students can optionally put a check mark next to repeat answers consistent with their list Review content of all lists as a class STRATEGIE S
Starting Point DT: “Suggested Active Learning Tools and Strategies” for more 26 strategies with examples Mind Mapping, Jigsaw, Pre-post quiz, Interviewing, Debates…… STRATEGIE S
BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE PROBE Basic, simple responses from students Discussion or Poll Everywhere Students may brainstorm in groups if you choose to assign different questions STRATEGIE S
POLL EVERYWHERE
GETTING STARTED… 1.Help.pace.edu 2.IT > Ed Media > Poll Everywhere 3.Request an account 4.PollEverywhere.com 5.Create 6.Download as PPT slide, embed, or share link
Activate
RESPOND FROM SMARTPHO NE
OTHER WAYS TO USE … Assessment Ice Breaker Activities Class Vote/ Class Decisions Track progress (e.g., respond to poll when you are done)
CONTACT AND SUPPORT Educational Media, ITS Classroom equipment and ALC training PLV NYCWP (212) Pace Plaza E312 (914) Miller Hall 31 (914) Pace Plaza E312 Keith Reynolds:
Academic Technologies, ITS Blackboard, ePortfolio, and other instructional technologies PLV NYC (212) William St, rm 529 (914) By Appointment HelpDesk Ticket CONTACT AND SUPPORT
& QA
YOU ! THANK RECORDING WILL BE POSTED NEXT WEEK