We Are Not Alone (Teaching is not a solitary task)

We Are Not Alone (Teaching is not a solitary task)

Last week, I was fortunate enough to attend the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference in Vegas. Five days of sessions conducted around peer-reviewed research focused on the best of what technology can bring to education for...

Active Learning – Collaboration

During 2014, we recorded several instructors around campus using active learning techniques.  The example below is from Melissa Sprenkle (Communications) and Lisa Blackford (Social Science) working together.  The Communications class and the Social Work class...
It’s cold outside; is your classroom warm?

It’s cold outside; is your classroom warm?

Last week I was happy to get a horrible parking spot.  Seriously.  Walking across campus on a -26F  morning made me smile (and my cheeks bright).   That’s crazy, you may be thinking, but I wasn’t happy to be out in the colder-than-Alaska–I was happy...
Active Learning – Mathematics

Active Learning – Mathematics

During 2014, we were graciously allowed to record several instructors around campus using active learning techniques.  We will present several short videos over the next few weeks of how these instructors use active learning in their subject areas. Deb Pharo –...
Ugly Sweater Party Wrap Up

Ugly Sweater Party Wrap Up

What is this? This is called an infographic and it is a great way to communicate new ideas or summarize information. This infographic was created using Piktochart, an easy to use, free tool.