A Strategy To Increase Formative Assessment And Student Engagement During Labs,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
A Strategy To Increase Formative Assessment And Student Engagement During Labs, Jennifer C. Utz, Angela Hammond
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In a 200-level biology laboratory course, we developed learning objectives (LO) for each lab. We also developed practice activities that directly corresponded to each LO. Students earned participation credit through completing the practice activities. As students progressed through their lab work and felt ready, they would request that the lab instructor come check their progress towards mastering a particular LO. If students were successful with the practice, the instructor would mark completion for that LO on the students’ lab handout. If students were not successful, the instructor would provide feedback and recommend additional learning approaches. Since the purpose of the …
Reducing Anxiety While Boosting Creativity: Lessons From The Progymnasmata,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Reducing Anxiety While Boosting Creativity: Lessons From The Progymnasmata, Bryan Blankfield
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The fear of public speaking is a widely shared among individuals. This can be difficult to overcome when students are assigned several large, heavily-weighted speeches with few opportunities to become acclimated to standing in front of an audience. Several times throughout the semester students are assigned a 2–3 minute long speech inspired by the progymnasmata (a series of rhetorical exercises from Ancient Greece). The speeches vary widely from presenting a fable to impersonating an individual.
Engaging Assignments Increase Performance,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Engaging Assignments Increase Performance, Jorge Ramon Fonseca Cacho
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It is well known that students who complete homework assignments and other outside of class activities related to the course lead to improve student outcomes. However, engaging a student and motivating them to complete their assignments is no easy feat. To address this, we developed new assignments for two sections of the Fall 2018 course CS135.
Benefits Of Formative Teaching Observations,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Benefits Of Formative Teaching Observations, Dan Gianoutsos
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Formative teaching observations by peer teaching faculty can provide helpful advice about small changes to teaching that can improve teachers’ and students’ experiences during the term (see reference list). The researcher posits that the UNLV Teaching Observation project catalyzed real-time changes to the participating faculty’s teaching and generated short-term solutions to some of their teaching challenges.
Student Outcomes -Online Vs. Hybrid,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Student Outcomes -Online Vs. Hybrid, Sharon Jalene
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The purpose of this class is to introduce the student to the field of Kinesiology -the science of human movement. Concepts in the various subfields of Kinesiology are examined and career opportunities are explored. Students will also gain a better understanding of the course concepts through online lectures, discussions, assignments, and quizzes
Embedding Accessibility In Course Development,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Embedding Accessibility In Course Development, Gabriel Judkins, Rex Suba
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Accessibility as practice allows all to independently: acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, enjoy the same services within the same time frame with equivalent ease of use.
Using Problem-Based Learning To Promote Self-Directed Learning At Unlv School Of Medicine,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Using Problem-Based Learning To Promote Self-Directed Learning At Unlv School Of Medicine, Rosalie Kalili
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It is imperative that medical students develop skills that promote life-long learning and manage the doubling rate of medical knowledge. Through the use of problem-based learning (PBL), self-directed learning (SDL) can be practiced; and both can serve as ongoing learning approaches beyond medical school.
Design Data-Driven Assignments For Clear, Transparent, And Efficient Teaching,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Design Data-Driven Assignments For Clear, Transparent, And Efficient Teaching, Julian Kilker
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Working with students in hybrid, inperson, or online courses involves many data interactions. Data-driven assignments are structured to gather and evaluate student work at both macro and micro levels needed to evaluate learning and improve course materials. This practice uses Google Forms and linked Sheets to create data-driven assignments and custom dashboards.
Infographics As Data Visualization Class Assignment,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Infographics As Data Visualization Class Assignment, Kim Nehls
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Data visualization is commonplace. UNLV students need to be prepared.
Student-Led Discussions,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Student-Led Discussions, Deborah A. Obara
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According to constructivist learning theory informed by cognitive and educational psychology, the optimal conditions needed for learning include accurate assessment of student background knowledge; engaging, scaffolded activities; cognitive elaboration; and more knowledgeable others available to assist when needed.
Mentoring Meetings Increase Student Performance On “High Stakes” Projects In Stem,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mentoring Meetings Increase Student Performance On “High Stakes” Projects In Stem, Elana A. Paladino
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The current project addresses whether one-on-one, mentoring meetings to discuss poster rough drafts will impact learning more consistently.
The Importance Of Universal Design In Teaching,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Importance Of Universal Design In Teaching, Maria Pena
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences, including cognitive neuroscience, that guides the development of flexible learning environments that can accommodate individual learning differences.
Trauma-Informed Schools And Educators,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Trauma-Informed Schools And Educators, Carolina Meza Perez, Michelle Paul
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Educators, staff, and administrators in the school community will be prepared to recognize and respond to those who have been impacted by traumatic stress.
Student Polling In Webcampus,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Student Polling In Webcampus, Benjamin Root, Jennie Tran, Joey Kim, Philip Cheung
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Our goal was to increase student engagement with online courses by building a student polling system that works inside of WebCampus.
Designing Engaged Learning Experiences: Service-Learning At Unlv,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Designing Engaged Learning Experiences: Service-Learning At Unlv, Rian Satterwhite
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“Service-learning is a form of experiential education in which students engage in activities that address human and community needs together with structured opportunities for reflection designed to achieve desired learning outcomes.” Jacoby and Associates, 1996
Dynamic Lightboard Videos,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Dynamic Lightboard Videos, Kristina Schmid, Peter Mccandless, Eddie Gomez
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STEM content in online courses can be difficult to convey. Instructional videos are often limited to voiced-over, handwritten examples which can limit the quality of dynamic presentation. The need is for a technological medium that facilitates a personal connection. The Office of Online Education’s new lightboard technology enhances video presentation. This solution supports online learning and student engagement to promote student success.
Reality In The Classroom: Teaching Critical Thinking With Scenarios,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Reality In The Classroom: Teaching Critical Thinking With Scenarios, Timothy T. Self
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One of the challenges for hospitality educators is to develop critical thinking skills in the future leaders of the industry. It is often thought that students will develop this skill as a by product of course work, but research indicates that it must be explicitly taught.
Connecting Ethics To Fys Class Participation,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Connecting Ethics To Fys Class Participation, Emily Shreve
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One goal of UNLV’s First-Year Seminars is that students are introduced to, and understand the purpose of, the University Undergraduate Learning Outcomes (UULOs). This activity introduces students to Citizenship and Ethics, focusing especially on applying ethics in situations directly relevant to students’ daily lives.
Pre-Tests Improve Students’ Critical Thinking,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Pre-Tests Improve Students’ Critical Thinking, Alison Sloat
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First-year students’ critical thinking and analysis in science is rudimentary in SCI 101, the College of Sciences First Year Seminar. I tested whether the use of Pretests (Figures 1 and 2) can improve students’ inquiry, critical thinking, and analysis skills.
Quote Of The Day: Increasing Student Engagement With Textbooks And Common Readers,
2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Quote Of The Day: Increasing Student Engagement With Textbooks And Common Readers, Brandy Smith
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Ensuring that students not only complete assigned readings, but also actively engage with the readings, is a common challenge faced by faculty. Research indicates that approximately only onethird to one-half of students complete assigned readings for any given day (Hatteberg & Steffy, 2013; Hoeft, 2012; Burchfield & Sappington, 2000).
