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Teaching Strategies: Project-Based Learning, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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Project Based Learning, similar to problem-based learning, is a teaching method by which students explore the content through solving of a problem, challenge, or the completion of some project. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/teaching-strategies/

Teaching Strategies: Just-In-Time Teaching (Jitt), Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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Just-in-Time Teaching or JiTT (Novak, Patterson, Gowin, & Christian, 1999) is a pedagogical approach that combines the best features of traditional in-class instruction with the modern communication channels of 21st century technology.

10 Strategies For Engaging Learners In A Greener Classroom, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This document outlines 10 strategies for engaging learners in a Greener Classroom. This is not a how-to document; we simply describe some of the types of activities and strategies that may be useful in your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/10-strategies-for-engaging-students/

Teaching Strategies: Alignment Mapping Your Course, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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What is a course alignment map? A course (alignment) map is a representation of how you intend to teach and assess each student learning objective identified for your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/teaching-strategies/

Mnsu Online Exam Security, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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The purpose of this working document is to design online exams that inhibit cheating and unauthorized distribution of exams/questions by best practices in the following areas: Question Properties Exam Properties Design Logistics Security Measures https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/assessment-and-feedback-strategies/

Mnsu Guide To Writing Good Multiple Choice Quizzes And Exams, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This document outlines some strategies for writing good multiple choice exams. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/design-your-course/teaching-with-technology-basics/

Utilizing Mirrors And Windows In Elementary Literacy To Build Identity And Empathy, Hannah Clingan

Innovations and Critical Issues in Teaching and Learning

The purpose of this article is to establish a purpose for mirrors and windows (Bishop, 1990) in the modern elementary context. This article will explore the way in which identity, motivation, and empathy are established through connections and contrasts students make with texts. Teachers are encouraged to branch out of traditionally homogenous literature to foster classroom community and reach for equity. Teachers and practitioners will find a list of original-voice texts featuring racially and culturally diverse characters to guide them in their journey to equity.

Developing Word Consciousness In Young Readers, Brenda Carr

Innovations and Critical Issues in Teaching and Learning

Developing word consciousness in young readers can help motivate them to learn new words, make personal connections to words, and in turn, use words more skillfully. Word consciousness can also enable students to grow their vocabulary knowledge and improve their comprehension skills in order to become better readers. It is essential for the teacher to present words in a way that will get students excited about words and promote word consciousness. Additionally, students need to be immersed in an environment that is filled with words. Further, the words should be presented through rich, teacher-led strategies that engage students in communicating …

Innovations And Critical Issues In Teaching And Learning Volume 1, Issue 1, 2020

Innovations and Critical Issues in Teaching and Learning

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The Importance Of Utilizing Play To Promote Emergent Literacy In Early Childhood Environment, Terisa Scrabeck

Innovations and Critical Issues in Teaching and Learning

There is no question that play is important in the lives of children at home and at school. Unfortunately, the amount of play in early childhood classrooms continues to diminish. Teachers are under pressure to meet high academic expectations so they are spending more time on instruction and testing instead of play. Children enjoy play and it improves many different skills, like literacy. Children develop knowledge of literacy as they engage with print. Therefore, literacy can be developed through different types of play, including well-defined enriched literacy play settings and adult role models. The importance of utilizing play to promote …

Teaching Portfolio: Nick Whalen, Nick Whalen

History Graduate Certificate Portfolios

Nick Whalen's Teaching Portfolio captured on May 20, 2020. This capture includes screenshots of the various portfolio pages found on Nick's webpage (https://nickwhalenhistory.weebly.com/). Where possible, copies of the documents found on the pages have been included as Additional Files.

This portfolio contains the following layout:

• Home/About Me
  
  
• History Graduate Certificate
  
  
• Primary Source Analysis (contains HIST 530 Minnesota: 1862 – Artifact 1, HIST 530 Minnesota: 1862 – Artifact 2, and HIST 530 British, Caribbean/Colonial America – Artifact 3)
  
  
• Secondary Source Analysis (contains: HIST 532 Pirates of the Atlantic World – Artifact 1, HIST 555 Revolutionary/Early National America – Artifact …

Emma Gale Honors Portfolio, Emma Gale

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Emma Gale's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Emily Hoyt Honors Portfolio, Emily Hoyt

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Emily Hoyt's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Olivia (Marth) Thomas Honors Portfolio, Olivia Marth

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Olivia Marth's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Kaitlyn Graning Honors Portfolio, Kaitlyn Graning

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Kaitlyn Graning's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Marissa Swenson Honors Portfolio, Marissa Swenson

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Marissa Swenson's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Maddison Hajek Honors Portfolio, Maddison Hajek

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Maddison Hajek's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Alexis Poetter Honors Portfolio, Alexis Poetter

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Alexis Poetter's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Rebecca Peterson Honors Portfolio, Rebecca Peterson

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Rebecca Peterson's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Alana Stcyr Honors Portfolio, Alana Stcyr

Honors Capstone Portfolios

Alana StCyr's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Eryn Zuiker Honors Portfolio, Eryn Zuiker

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Eryn Zuiker's honors portfolio captured in May 2020.

Learning Theories: Experiential Learning, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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The Experiential Learning Theory (ELT), accredited to David A. Kolb, is a four-stage, holistic learning process that places emphasis on the role of experience in development. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/learning-theories/

Seventh-Grade Students' Use Of Heat Transfer Conceptions During An Engineering Design-Based Stem Integration Curriculum, Emilie A. Siverling, Tamara J. Moore

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As the integration of STEM becomes increasingly important in pre-college education, it is important to study models of STEM integration. One model, engineering design-based STEM integration, has shown promising results in terms of student science content learning. This study’s purpose was to explore one student team’s use of heat transfer conceptions as they participated in an engineering design-based STEM integration curriculum. A case study research design, along with procedures from qualitative content analysis, were used to identify scientific and alternative conceptions that the seventh-grade students communicated during the unit. The main result is that the students spoke and wrote about …

10 Strategies For Engaging Learners With Online Meetings, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This document outlines 10 strategies for engaging learners with Online Meetings. This is not a how-to document; we simply describe some of the types of activities and strategies that may be useful in your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/10-strategies-for-engaging-students/

Online Course Framework Checklist, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This checklist can be used as a tool to help instructors develop an online course that has pedagogically-strong framework. The first section of this checklist addresses basic design aspects of the course such as learning objectives, assessments, lesson content, and more. In the second section of the checklist, there are tasks you can do to manage your course more effectively to provide a better online experience for both you and your students. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/design-your-course/online-course-design/

10 Strategies For Engaging Learners With Audience Response Systems, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This document outlines 10 strategies for engaging learners with Audience Response Systems. This is not a how-to document; we simply describe some of the types of activities and strategies that may be useful in your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/10-strategies-for-engaging-students/

Quality Check For Online Courses, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This page can be used as a tool to help instructors ensure that their online course is high in quality. Below is an online course framework quality checklist to ensure that students are getting the most out of their online experience. There are also additional resources listed to further ensure online course quality. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/design-your-course/online-course-design/

10 Strategies For Engaging Your Online Language Learners, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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Teaching languages online can be both challenging and rewarding. So much of what we do in face-to-face language classes is communicate and practice the target language. This document outlines 10 strategies for engaging learners in your online language classes. This is not a how-to document; we simply describe some of the types of activities and strategies that may be useful in your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/10-strategies-for-engaging-students/

10 Strategies For Engaging Learners With Open Educational Resources, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This document outlines 10 strategies for engaging learners with Open Educational Resources (OER). This is not a how-to document; we simply describe some of the types of activities and strategies that may be useful in your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/10-strategies-for-engaging-students/

10 Strategies For Engaging Learners With Lecture Capture, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This document outlines 10 strategies for engaging learners with Lecture Capture. This is not a how-to document; we simply describe some of the types of activities and strategies that may be useful in your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/10-strategies-for-engaging-students/