1. Using Small Groups to Promote Engagement
Jose Guntin

2. Using Small Groups to Promote Engagement
Benefits
Drawbacks

3. Misconceptions (from ACUE course)
1. Misconception: The only way I can cover all of the material I’m expected to get through is by lecturing.
2. Misconception: My role is simply to teach students, and I can't tell if they are learning the correct information if I put them in groups and expect them to figure things out with their classmates.
3. Challenge: When students do group work, there’s always one student who takes charge while the rest take a passive role and don’t learn anything.
4. Challenge: I can’t make sure the students are learning correct information when they are working in a group.

4. You Are the Expert in Your Classroom: Lessons Learned
Techniques will not work with all students
My favorite technique may not work in all of my classes
I can use effective learning techniques to understand the needs of a particular class or a particular student
Student feedback is not something that you want at the end of the semester

5. ACUE Modules Preparing an Effective Syllabus
Leading the first Day of Class
Motivating Your Students
Connecting With Your Students
Plan an Effective Class Session
Engaging Unprepared Students
Aligning Assessment with Course Outcomes
Aligning Activities and Assignments with Course Outcomes
Plus 17 other modules