Description: Student engagement can be hard in a digital environment. Students can be nervous about learning online while others may be new to learning in a digital classroom. This session will cover the characteristics for successful student engagement and how to make the classroom a better learning experience for everyone. Learning Objectives: List the…
Student engagement can be hard in a digital environment. Students can be nervous about learning online while others may be new to learning in a digital classroom. This session will cover the characteristics for successful student engagement and how to make the classroom a better learning experience for everyone. Learning Objectives: List the key characteristics…
Padlet is a virtual “bulletin” board that students and instructors can use to collaborate and add content to such as videos, pictures, and links to articles. This great EdTech tool allows for real-time sharing and collaboration which helps to increase student engagement. In this session, participants will learn how to use Padlet and will have the opportunity to look at some of the creative ways that Padlet…
Have you happened to notice a new icon on your Zoom meeting toolbar? What is this “Zoom Apps” thing and how do I use it? No, your eyes are not deceiving you, Zoom has once again updated their software and has provided us with some new meeting tools. This session will be a choose-your-own-BR discovery…
Have you happened to notice a new icon on your Zoom meeting toolbar? What is this “Zoom Apps” thing and how do I use it? No, your eyes are not deceiving you, Zoom has once again updated their software and has provided us with some new meeting tools. This session will be a choose-your-own-BR discovery…
Gamification, or the use of learning design coupled with game mechanics and logic, has been shown to be an engaging and useful strategy in the classroom. An escape room is just one example of gamification, and has been utilized across health profession students to promote collaboration and problem-solving. Through virtual experiential learning and team collaboration…
Learning Objectives: Part 1 (February) – Learn why Gamification can be a useful strategy to increase students engagement (Presentation, videos, discussion). – Identify and employ gamification techniques and tools (Deck of lenses – The Art of Game Design). – Apply these tools in a gamifying contest (Challenge – How to increase classroom engagement).
Learning Objectives: Part 1 (February) – Learn why Gamification can be a useful strategy to increase students engagement (Presentation, videos, discussion). – Identify and employ gamification techniques and tools (Deck of lenses – The Art of Game Design). – Apply these tools in a gamifying contest (Challenge – How to increase classroom engagement).
Learning Objectives: Part 1 (February) – Learn why Gamification can be a useful strategy to increase students engagement (Presentation, videos, discussion). – Identify and employ gamification techniques and tools (Deck of lenses – The Art of Game Design). – Apply these tools in a gamifying contest (Challenge – How to increase classroom engagement).
How Can I Build Engagement in My Online Classes Through Student-created Video? Discover how to incorporate student-created video to foster engagement in online classes. Learn how to avoid common obstacles and how best to structure assignments to leverage student videos.