Tag Archives: active learning

Using Academic Games to Promote Learning

Using Academic Games to Promote Learning
Barbara J. Millis

Goals: experience active learning & games we can adapt
learn solid approaches for group work
reflect on value of games for teaching
enjoy interacting with colleagues
games for the day
scavenger hunt
snowball discussion
murder mystery
many other possible games in handout
atlas complex: where we as teachers assume the entire responsibility for the course
but you [...]

How to Wake-Up Your Students

I said earlier I’d post notes from Lilly South… here they come!
How to Wake-Up Your Students
Ed Neal, PhD

This session aimed at beginner for instructor looking at incorporating active learning
Wanted everyone to come away with one or two things we could incorporate to facilitate active learning.
Average wait time for instructors waiting for students to answer questions [...]