The new resource page is designed to provide faculty members with teaching strategies and resources to assist them in implementing the new curriculum. FAPDD and Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) are available to provide additional help.
Active Learning Strategies
Active learning is a process whereby learners engage in activities, such as reading, writing, discussion or problem solving that promote analysis, synthesis and evaluation of content. Cooperative learning, problem-based learning and the use of case methods and simulations are some approaches that promote active learning.
Learn MoreCase Studies
Through short narratives, videos, data sets, historical artifacts or other materials; case studies present provocative questions and engage learners in the application of concepts and authentic problem-solving. The real or realistic observations and data provided in the case study help learners develop skills in higher-order thinking, communication and teamwork. Learners discuss observations, make predictions, analyze data, offer interpretations, make decisions, critique existing solutions and propose new avenues of investigation (Herreid, 1994).
Learn MoreClassroom Assessment Techniques (CATs)
Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) are generally simple, non-graded, anonymous, in-class activities designed to give you and your learners useful feedback on the teaching and learning process as it is happening.
Learn MoreClickers Audience Response Systems (ARS)
Audience response systems or clickers, as they’re commonly known, are designed to support communication and interaction in the learning environment. When implemented successfully, clickers can help engage learners, encourage interaction and contribute to student learning.
Learn MoreCollaborative Learning
Collaborative learning is based on the view that knowledge is a social construct. Collaborative activities are most often based on four principles.
Learn MoreGiving Feedback
The goal of formative feedback is to help students identify their strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need work.
Learn MoreInteractive Lectures
Interactive lectures are didactic learning sessions in which the instructor uses an activity (sometimes called an “engagement trigger”) to promote learner engagement with the course material, at least once during the lecture, but ideally more than once. Familiar techniques include think-pair-share, one-minute paper, and muddiest point.
Learn MoreLeading Discussions
Discussion can take place in a variety of contexts and disciplines, from seminars to labs to lectures. Engaging learners in discussion deepens their learning and motivation by propelling them to develop their own views and critical thinking skills.
Learn MoreMultiple Choice Question Writing
Multiple choice test questions can be an effective and efficient way to assess learning outcomes. The key to taking advantage of its strengths, however, is construction of good multiple choice items.
Learn MoreProblem-Based Learning (PBL)
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered approach in which students learn about a subject by working in groups to solve an open-ended problem. As a result, students learn both thinking strategies and and content knowledge.
Learn MoreTeam-Based Learning (TBL)
Team-Based Learning is an evidence-based collaborative learning teaching strategy designed around units of instruction, known as “modules,” that are taught in a three-step cycle: preparation, in-class readiness assurance testing, and application-focused exercise.
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Krista Longtin
Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development
Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
- (317) 258-1823
- klongtin@iu.edu
- Official Bio
