Proposal Title
Integrating learning spaces: Engaging students in-person and online
Session Type
Presentation
Room
Somerville House, room 3317
Start Date
13-7-2023 11:00 AM
End Date
13-7-2023 11:20 AM
Keywords
Social learning, active learning, active reading, flipped classroom, hybrid
Primary Threads
Education Technologies and Innovative Resources
Abstract
This session features the implementation of an active learning cycle, integrating in-class and out of class learning spaces.
To facilitate out of class interactions and collaborative engagement with the material, I used a social annotation platform Perusall, where students analyzed scientific publications collaboratively in preparation for a discussion-based seminar session. The asynchronous group interaction prompted active reading and peer-to-peer learning, created a sense of community and facilitated social interactions both in and outside of class. Students were engaged in conversation across learning spaces and actively participated in a meaningful way. In-class discussions were tailored to address the gaps, solidify the concepts, and make meaningful connections. The active learning cycle inspired motivation and engagement, and greatly enhanced student’s ability to apply knowledge and get a firm grasp of complex concepts.
The insights gleaned from “peering into the minds” of my students, helped “tailor” the knowledge transfer to suit that cohort of students. Furthermore, it informed my teaching in the 2nd and 3rd year courses leading to this course. The impact goes beyond “backwards course design” and in fact enables “backwards curricular design”.
Participants will have an opportunity to try the platform out and explore it as a potential resource. To participate please bring a laptop, so you can access the platform and demo the simulation!
Elements of Engagement
Participants will be invited to share alternative strategies to elicit peer-to-peer learning, and their experiences with a flipped classroom model.
Participants will also have an opportunity to try the platform out and explore it as a potential resource.
Integrating learning spaces: Engaging students in-person and online
Somerville House, room 3317
This session features the implementation of an active learning cycle, integrating in-class and out of class learning spaces.
To facilitate out of class interactions and collaborative engagement with the material, I used a social annotation platform Perusall, where students analyzed scientific publications collaboratively in preparation for a discussion-based seminar session. The asynchronous group interaction prompted active reading and peer-to-peer learning, created a sense of community and facilitated social interactions both in and outside of class. Students were engaged in conversation across learning spaces and actively participated in a meaningful way. In-class discussions were tailored to address the gaps, solidify the concepts, and make meaningful connections. The active learning cycle inspired motivation and engagement, and greatly enhanced student’s ability to apply knowledge and get a firm grasp of complex concepts.
The insights gleaned from “peering into the minds” of my students, helped “tailor” the knowledge transfer to suit that cohort of students. Furthermore, it informed my teaching in the 2nd and 3rd year courses leading to this course. The impact goes beyond “backwards course design” and in fact enables “backwards curricular design”.
Participants will have an opportunity to try the platform out and explore it as a potential resource. To participate please bring a laptop, so you can access the platform and demo the simulation!