Paul.A. Kirschner and Mirjam Neelen describe in 12 building blocks how to teach effectively using twelve evidence-informed instruction principles. They explain the building blocks very clearly using the evidence from the educational research. Building Block 1: Activating Relevant Prior Knowledge Read More …
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Toolboxes Higher Education
Toolboxes. University of Twente, the NetherlandsCentre of Expertise in Learning and Teaching (CELT) The toolboxes are prepared to support the teachers in developing their education. You find the content of toolbox by clicking on More Information. Designing education How to Read More …
Enhance learning and teaching
From Website UTS (Australia) Students’ approaches to learning Characteristics of good teaching Effective lectures Enhancing tutorials and seminars Effective learning in the laboratory Diversity in the classroom Planning and preparing for teaching Online and blended learning Enhancing Experiences of Group Read More …
No feedback, no learning
From Paul. A. Kirschner & Mirjam Neelen, June 5, 2018 see No Feedback, No Learning Feedback is one of the most, if not the most important tools for supporting learning. Giving effective feedback has also been found to be one Read More …
Direct instruction
Principles of instruction by Barak Rosenshine The International Academy of Education. This pamphlet presents ten research-based principles of instruction, and suggestions for classroom practice. These principles come from three source. The complete text can be found here: Principles of Instruction Read More …
Making Digital Learning Work
Success strategies from six leading universities and community colleges Study reveals the impact of a digitally-enhanced academia Improved student access and affordability Higher retention and graduation rates Reduced operational costs for institutions With digital education on the rise, the Action Read More …
A few tips for students to help improve their online course experience and grade
Taking Your First Online Course? Here’s Some Advice Tom Moyer, Published on June 28, 2016 on Linkedin Many students that are new to online learning find the transition to be difficult. Switching from an onsite environment to a virtual one is a big Read More …
How to give a presentation in a MOOC: a few reminders
PREPARATION Presentations in the MOOC are prepared meticulously. This means that when the explanation of the lecturer is video-recorded the text, the illustrations etc. have to be exactly known. Often an autocue is used to help the lecturer to give Read More …
Student Engagement with Blended Learning: 9 Unique Ideas
by Globaldigitalcitzen May 26, 2015 . There are many different ways to engage students, and one of those ways is through blended learning options. By using blended learning ideas in the classroom, students often learn more easily because they are interested Read More …