The College & Career Readiness & College Completion Act was signed by the Governor of Maryland in 2013. Hopefully, in a few years’ time college instructors will find that the students entering their classes are better prepared. But what do we do in the meantime? The ability to embed student success skills into the course curriculum is essential so that students can develop techniques that will improve their chances of success throughout their college career.
The following topics were shared during the presentation: concept mapping, critical thinking, tips for proper reading of a textbook, time management, notetaking tips, how to condense information covered in class, and how to research and write a paper.
The challenge of teaching student success skills during the semester is that of completing all required course information at the same time. Participants were asked to discuss potential methods of creating time within their courses so that student success techniques could be taught.
Your college experience whether undergrad or grad will involve dozens of tests, quizzes, and exams over the years and knowing how to study for them is critical.
This is short presentation for any type of students who want to do better in any examinations. The points mentioned in the presentation are very vast in nature, though I have tried them at very introductory level. The Students or Teachers can give extra information about them. It is also possible that some necessary points or elements may have missed from the presentation. Those will be added in the next Presentation !!
How to prepare write exams stress free by SFAL foundationMaadhav Sharma
Use focus and mindfulness position to write exams stress-free 5 Steps Method:
Set Subject-Wise Goals.
Do Topic-Wise Colour Coding for each subject.
Make a Daily Time Table.
Work Backwards & put Revision Notes in the Book itself.
Do Daily Self Reflection.
This document provides guidance for teachers on conducting workshop modules in the classroom. It recommends that teachers plan work time so students are engaged in genuine learning activities like reading, writing, and problem-solving. It also suggests that for students to work independently for 2/3 of the time, they need clear learning targets, meaningful purpose for their work, work broken into chunks, challenges that are rigorous yet achievable, opportunities for discussion, and feedback to guide their learning. The document outlines expectations for successful workshop modules with teacher-led mini lessons, individual conferences, and time for student work and debrief.
This document provides tips for effectively studying mathematics. It discusses how to approach homework, make the most of class time, use textbooks, review for tests, and take tests. The key recommendations are to take notes carefully in class, do homework problems thoroughly and check work, review concepts and examples well in advance of tests, and follow directions carefully during tests. Mastering these study strategies can help students improve their math grades.
This lesson plan is for a chapter 5 session on time value of money. The agenda includes taking roll, working through homework problems in groups, adding to a cheat sheet for the exam, and reminders about upcoming assignments. The reflection notes that skipping the warm-up was overwhelming for students and that the instructor needs to prepare better to engage students as well as feel more confident answering questions. The goal is to prepare students for an exam in 12 days.
The document provides tips for effective revision and exam preparation. It discusses organizing notes, creating a revision timetable, using different study techniques like mind maps and flashcards, and preparing a suitable study environment. It also offers advice on maximizing marks in exams by understanding question types, planning answers, and presenting responses clearly.
This document provides study tips and techniques for students to improve learning and exam preparation. It discusses maintaining an effective daily routine, revising lessons on a regular basis, caring for physical and mental health, and developing a winning mindset. Specific recommendations include keeping eye contact in class, taking small breaks during study, and revising material 10 minutes after class, daily, weekly, monthly, and twice a year. The document also contains sample exam day routines and questions for students to consider about optimizing their study approach.
This document summarizes strategies for learning math and science, including understanding different learning types, how to read textbooks effectively in 6 steps, using Polya's 4-step problem solving process, asking effective questions, and available academic support resources. Key resources mentioned are Smarthinking for online tutoring and Khan Academy for instructional videos. The document provides a framework for approaching math and science learning successfully.
This document discusses strategies for improving reading comprehension. It identifies three key elements of comprehension: the reader, the text, and the purpose for reading. It recommends that readers be active, having goals and applying strategies selectively before, during, and after reading. Specific strategies mentioned include activating prior knowledge, making predictions, questioning, visualizing, monitoring understanding, making inferences, and summarizing. The document stresses developing background knowledge, knowing paragraph structure, anticipating ideas, creating interest, paying attention to supporting details, highlighting and reviewing ideas, building vocabulary, and monitoring one's own understanding. With regular practice of these strategies, readers can improve their comprehension over time.
The document provides guidance to students on how to utilize online tutoring services to improve their papers. It explains that tutors will provide comments and feedback to help students meet assignment requirements and succeed. Students are advised to carefully read tutor comments in the body of the paper and information bubbles, which explain grammar errors and suggest improvements. Help is available through subject tools if a student does not understand how to address an error. A submission will be reviewed by both a content and English tutor from the selected subject queue.
The document discusses using newspapers in ESL literacy classrooms. It notes that newspapers provide authentic materials but may be difficult for ESL students due to unfamiliar vocabulary and culture. It recommends adapting newspapers to students' levels, from using pictures and headlines for beginners to writing letters to the editor for advanced students. A variety of activities are described, such as matching photos to captions, discussing prices in ads, or following a news story over time. The document promotes newspapers as a low-cost way to introduce students to community, language, and culture.
The document discusses whether students should manage their time for studying. It argues that managing time is important because there are a limited number of hours in a day. It provides strategies for effective time management, including creating a term calendar, weekly schedule, and daily organizer. The term calendar should include all assignments, tests, school activities, and personal commitments. The weekly schedule should include classes, tasks from the term calendar, notes from the previous week, and extracurricular activities. The daily organizer for the next day should include items from the weekly schedule and unfinished tasks from the previous day. Managing time effectively using these tools will help students make the best use of their limited time.
Preparing to pass examinations study skillsRana Abdullah
This document discusses how to prepare for and take exams. It explains that exams are important because they help students study regularly and show teachers where students need extra work. The document recommends preparing physically by getting enough sleep and rest, emotionally by relaxing and being confident, and through review by making a schedule, summarizing notes, and practicing expected question types. It provides tips for taking exams such as following directions, answering all questions, working steadily, writing legibly, and checking work before submitting. Finally, it outlines different types of exams including objective, standardized, and subjective essay exams.
This document provides tips for exam preparation and techniques. It dispels common exam myths, such as the idea that exams only test memory or are designed to trick students. It emphasizes applying knowledge rather than memorizing facts. The document recommends practicing with past papers, using revision strategies like reducing notes to key words over time, and finding a study method suited to one's memory type. It stresses preparing over time rather than last-minute cramming and maintaining a positive mindset during exams.
This document provides tips for scoring high marks on board exams. It recommends that students [1] prepare a detailed study timetable and stick to it, gradually increasing study time [2] study every day, devoting time to multiple subjects each day [3] self-study for 5-6 hours each day and refer to past papers to familiarize themselves with question formats and topics. It also emphasizes taking breaks, maintaining health, seeking teacher guidance, and setting clear goals. Following these tips can help students manage their exam preparation effectively and achieve high scores.
The document discusses different note-taking methods and strategies for taking notes from reading textbooks and other materials. It explains that it is important to identify the organizational scheme being used to present information, such as listing, spatial order, time order, compare and contrast, statement and support, or definition. Matching your note-taking method to the organizational scheme will help you understand and recall the information better. The document provides examples of strategies for taking notes from group discussions and reading, including using abbreviations. It also introduces the SQ3R method of survey, question, read, recite and review.
Examinations are tests that determine a student's ability and usually involve written or practical components. The document provides instructions on how to prepare for and properly complete different types of exam questions. It advises students to get enough rest, manage their time effectively during the exam by prioritizing easy questions first, and ensure their work is accurate and legible. Specific tips are offered for multiple choice, short answer, and geometry questions to maximize scores. Overall, the document aims to help students optimize their exam performance through preparation and following general testing guidelines.
- TRI Pointe Group, Inc. is a designer, constructor and seller of single-family homes in the US, owning 6 brands across 8 states.
- It was the first homebuilding IPO to emerge after the 2008 recession and currently has over 960 employees.
- In 2015, TPH merged with Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company to become one of the top 10 largest public homebuilding companies in the US.
This document summarizes the objectives and activities for a session on weight management and body image. The session will include:
1) Discussing obesity-related health conditions among different ethnic groups.
2) Peer reviewing weight management plans that were created as homework.
3) Researching different diet types to present sales pitches.
4) Identifying nutrients and calculating calorie contents.
The objectives are to understand health issues related to obesity, body image influences, and malnutrition as well as characteristics of healthy eating plans. Homework is to complete a personal safety unit and hand in the completed weight management portfolio.
The document contains Mandarin Chinese vocabulary words and their English translations related to business and economics. There are over 50 terms presented in flashcard format without definitions or sentences for context. The terms include words related to pricing, payments, accounts, credit, contracts, commodities, finance, and international trade.
This document contains flash cards from the Chinese textbook "Business Intermediate 1" with Chinese vocabulary terms and their English translations related to business negotiations and contracts. The flash cards cover terms such as "agreement", "text", "draft", "appendix", "emphasis", "modification", "inspection", "execution", and more.
Prijsvraagontwerp nieuwbouw kinderopvang Les Petits Bloemendaal 2010edwin I van der waal
Inzending prijsvraag Nieuwbouw Kinderopvang Les Petits aan het Bispinckpark te Bloemendaal. Januari 2010
Opdrachtgever: Gemeente Bloemendaal
Architect: KPG architecten Heemstede
Projectarchitect: Edwin van der Waal
Mohammed Salah Mohammed Ayoub is an Egyptian architectural engineer seeking a job in construction engineering. He has over 10 years of experience managing construction projects in Saudi Arabia. His experience includes managing infrastructure works, concrete works, finishing works, and more for various projects like housing developments, universities, and a sports city. He is proficient in AutoCAD, 3D modeling software, project management, and fluent in both English and Arabic.
Esse documento lista relatórios de avistamentos de uma espécie desconhecida entre 2004 e 2015, com um primeiro avistamento registrado em 2004 e relatórios subsequentes de avistamentos a cada ano até 2015.
El documento trata sobre diferentes temas relacionados con Internet y servicios tecnológicos. Explica conceptos como terminología, servicios de Internet, navegadores, motores de búsqueda, correo electrónico y recursos web 2.0. También describe populares redes sociales como Facebook y plataformas como ExamTime y Yahoo.
Este documento describe varios sistemas y métodos de entrenamiento físico, incluyendo entrenamiento continuo, fraccionado y por repeticiones. También describe varias modalidades como carrera continua, cross paseo y aeróbicos, detallando sus orígenes, características y beneficios. Finalmente, introduce brevemente la bailoterapia.
This document contains Mandarin Chinese vocabulary words and phrases from the Flash Card Intermediate 2 textbook. There are over 30 entries listing Chinese characters, pinyin romanization, and English glosses for terms related to business, conversation, food, emotions, and other everyday topics.
Routes to Clean Air 2015 - Dr Stephen ThomsonIES / IAQM
The document summarizes Scotland's plan to improve air quality, called the Cleaner Air for Scotland strategy. The strategy has 6 objectives: communications, transport, climate change, health, placemaking, and legislation. Key actions include developing a national air quality awareness campaign, reviewing policies to incentivize low-emission buses and walking/cycling, and ensuring future planning considers air quality impacts. Performance will be tracked using emissions reductions and changes to transport mode shares. Overall the strategy aims to reduce health issues from air pollution and make Scotland's air the best in Europe by 2030.
This document discusses the importance of using critical self-reflection to improve study skills. It describes analyzing one's strengths and weaknesses in areas like understanding questions, writing essays, time management, note taking, and organization. The author reflects on how highlighting key words helped improve their note taking skills. Overall, critical self-reflection has allowed the author to identify effective methods to overcome difficulties and refine their skills for learning.
Study skills are techniques students can use to better understand, organize, and remember information. These include reading strategies, note-taking, summarizing, creating study guides, and reviewing concepts over time. The document outlines specific study skills like underlining main ideas, making schemas or outlines, and repeatedly reciting summaries. It also provides guidance for different stages of studying, such as understanding texts, selecting key concepts, memorization, and preparing for exams. Effectively studying requires applying these organized techniques to class materials and reviewing concepts in the long-term.
1) Avoiding distractions is important when studying. Some tips are to study in a quiet room, turn off electronics, eat a healthy snack beforehand, and plan your study time.
2) Taking good notes is essential for learning. Teachers can provide templates to guide students. Notes should be organized and have clear handwriting.
3) Organization is important to avoid wasting time and reducing stress. The color-coding system can help organize notes from different classes.
Practice Formal Lesson Reading (government cont.)Rachael Grant
The lesson plan aims to teach 4th grade students how to make inferences when reading texts. Students will use a graphic organizer and engage in group discussions to combine their background knowledge with details from an article about political parties to draw inferences. The lesson begins with an opener to activate prior knowledge. Students will then read the article individually and in groups, noting details. They will use their graphic organizers to make at least two inferences with a partner. The lesson supports all learners through modeling, scaffolding, and differentiated discussions and assessments.
This document provides an overview of several pre, during, and post reading strategies for students including coding text, double entry journals, 3-2-1 summaries, give one get one brainstorming, anticipation guides, cube it review games, and post-it note responses. The strategies are designed to engage students more actively with texts and help them monitor their understanding while reading. Brief descriptions and procedures for implementing each strategy are included.
The document provides an overview and instructions for implementing various pre, during, and post reading strategies for literacy workshops. These strategies include coding text, double entry journals, 3-2-1 summaries, anticipation guides, word sorts, and discussion techniques like Save the Last Word for Me. The strategies are designed to engage students actively in reading comprehension by having them make connections, ask questions, and reflect on what they are reading.
Math journals can help students better understand math concepts. Writing about problems allows students to examine and express their reasoning. Teachers can use journals to evaluate student progress and identify strengths and needs. Examples of journal prompts include having students reflect on their process, explain their thinking for specific problems, and describe math activities they completed.
Math journals can help students better understand math concepts. Writing about problems allows students to examine and express their reasoning. Teachers can use journals to evaluate student progress and identify strengths and needs. Journals are useful for problem solving, reflecting on processes, and discussing activities with the class. Teachers should respond to journal entries by focusing on the math and showing interest in student thinking.
Math journals can help students better understand math concepts. Writing about problems allows students to examine and express their reasoning. Teachers can use journals to evaluate student progress and identify strengths and needs. Examples of journal prompts include having students reflect on their process, explain their thinking for specific problems, and describe activities they completed. The teacher should provide feedback to help students improve their explanations.
Math journals can help students better understand math concepts. Writing about problems allows students to examine and express their reasoning. Teachers can use journals to evaluate student progress and identify strengths and needs. Examples of journal prompts include having students reflect on their process, describe math activities, and explain their thinking about problems. The teacher should provide feedback to help students improve their explanations.
This document provides guidance on how to ask effective questions that promote critical thinking and deep learning. It recommends tying questions to clear objectives, building complexity from lower- to higher-order thinking, asking one question at a time, and varying question types. Teachers are advised to focus on higher-order questions that require more than just recall, are open-ended, and encourage discussion and interpretation over single correct answers. Examples are given to illustrate lower- and higher-order questioning.
This coursebook evaluation analyzes a textbook called "Global English" used for teaching English at the high school level in Chile. The evaluation provides details about the textbook's content, format, strengths, and weaknesses. It finds that the textbook has an organized structure introducing vocabulary, grammar, activities and assessments in each unit. However, it notes there is a lack of engaging speaking and reading activities. The evaluation also includes analyses of sample dialogues to examine features like lexical density. Overall, while the textbook provides a basic progression of English skills, the evaluation suggests it would benefit from more authentic materials and supplemental activities.
This is a very easy and effective way of studying. It involves an efficient technique and whole brain learning. It builds on previous learning and spaced practice. It is based on the latest research.
This document provides advice on common study traps that students fall into and strategies to overcome them. It discusses issues like not knowing where to begin, feeling like there is too much to study and too little time, being bored by dry material, having trouble retaining information, and worrying about forgetting what was learned. The document offers tips for taking control of your studying, previewing material, getting actively involved, elaborating on new concepts, testing yourself, organizing information, spacing out study times, avoiding mental exhaustion, and using the MURDER study system. Various learning styles and limits of working memory are also addressed.
This document provides advice on common study traps that students fall into and strategies to overcome them. It discusses issues like not knowing where to begin, feeling like there is too much to study and too little time, being bored by dry material, having trouble retaining information, and worrying about forgetting what was learned. The document offers tips for taking control of your studying, previewing material, getting actively involved, elaborating on new concepts, testing yourself, organizing information, spacing out study times, avoiding mental exhaustion, and using the MURDER study system. Various learning styles and limits of working memory are also addressed.
The document provides an overview of the structure and content of the On the Pulse Starter coursebook. Each of the six core units follows a similar structure, beginning with vocabulary presentations, reading passages, grammar explanations, additional vocabulary, listening comprehension activities, and concluding with writing assignments. Additional features include regular progress checks, speaking activities, and a creative corner for extra practice. The goal is to enable students to gradually improve their English communication skills through engaging topics and tasks.
The document discusses strategies for motivating students to complete assigned readings before class. It identifies the importance of retrieval practice and recommends using pre-class assignments and in-class exercises that require reading to be completed beforehand. Specific techniques are outlined, such as quizzes, one-minute papers, and activities that incorporate the readings into class discussions and presentations. Research supporting these approaches is also referenced.
Katie Hunter and Gareth Sleightholme - Making Learning StickGareth Jenkins
A presentation from the first of the Ryedale Federation Twilight Training Sessions which took place in October where all 4 member schools took part in two training sessions hosted by both Primary and Secondary teaching staff.
The evening was an opportunity for staff from the different schools to meet each other, share ideas and teaching practice and participate in two sessions of four which they had prioritised themselves.
Mastering the Curriculum in Reading and MathLeah Vestal
The document provides guidance for teachers to focus their instruction, assignments, and assessments on the eligible content (EC) required by the PSSA. It recommends teachers thoroughly understand the EC, constantly review it throughout the year using various methods and materials, and have systems in place to remediate students who have not mastered the EC. The overall goal is for teachers to plan effectively to help students master the EC, which covers most of the reading and math curricula.
Rejuvenation through building classroom communityafacct
This presentation highlighted ways that community colleges can build classroom community during periods of remote learning. It discussed the Learning Community program at Community College of Baltimore County, which pairs interdisciplinary courses. Data showed higher pass rates, GPAs, and retention for students in learning communities.
The presentation provided an example of an ESOL writing course paired with a communications course. Integrated assignments and activities were used to build community between the linked classes.
Various virtual activities were presented for building community remotely, such as breakout rooms, discussion boards using audio or video, weekly reflections, and incorporating pandemic themes into coursework. Audience members also shared their own strategies for building online community.
Implementation of a revised student success toolafacct
The document presents information on revising a student success tool used by a nursing program to identify at-risk students beyond their first semester. It discusses limitations of the previous tool and literature supporting predictors of academic success. A nursing taskforce developed a new two-part form incorporating objective student data and subjective self-reported risk factors to better capture relevant information. The integrated form allows for more rapid identification of risk factors and reporting to faculty to improve remediation processes.
Updating Teaching Techonologies - Real World Impact!afacct
This document outlines strategies for a grant-funded project at the College of Southern Maryland to update teaching technologies. There are 4 strategies: 1) Develop a new Cloud Computing associate degree program; 2) Collaborate with Continuing Education for stackable credentials; 3) Explore virtual teaching technologies; and 4) Target dual-enrolled and incoming freshmen. Each strategy has objectives, such as increasing enrollments, credentials earned, faculty certifications, and student GPAs. The strategies will be implemented through project management plans and budgets to maximize impact with the grant funding.
Lessons Learned in Higher Education from the COVID-19 Crisisafacct
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted education systems around the world, affecting over 1.6 billion students. While developed countries transitioned to online learning more smoothly, developing countries faced greater challenges due to limited internet access and infrastructure. This crisis presents both challenges and opportunities. It has highlighted inequities but also stimulated innovation. Moving forward, systems must focus on inclusion, addressing learning losses, and harnessing technology. Reimagining education through flexible learning pathways and unleashing innovation can help build back stronger.
Increasing the success of dual enrollment and dual credit high school studentsafacct
The document discusses increasing the success of dual enrollment and dual credit high school students at Harford Community College. It explores the different models used, including dual enrollment between HCC and Harford County Public Schools. It outlines successes like support from high school instructors and college professors visiting classrooms. It also discusses challenges around things like timely assignment completion and effective citation use, and solutions implemented. Statistics from Maryland reports on dual enrollment growth are also presented.
Mental health first aid long with alternative textafacct
The document provides tips for instructors to help students manage exam anxiety, including suggestions for students to prepare before and during exams, as well as signs for instructors to look for that a student may need additional support. It also lists counseling resources available at Howard Community College for students and contact information for instructors to refer students experiencing distress.
This document discusses flow experience and strategies to reduce stress using flow dimensions. Flow experience involves being completely absorbed in an activity where there is a balance between challenges and skills. The speaker outlines how to obtain flow through clear goals, feedback, concentration, sense of control and losing self-consciousness. Stress reduction strategies are proposed that incorporate flow dimensions like breaking large tasks into small pieces with goals. Practices like contemplative writing, relaxation, gratitude and facing fears are suggested to help motivate and control stress levels.
This document discusses the importance of teaching health literacy at the community college level. It defines health literacy and explains that only 12% of US citizens have proficient health literacy levels, directly impacting health outcomes. The document then provides examples of priority health literacy practices healthcare providers should use, such as teach-back communication and plain language. It also describes different types of health literacy education and provides a case study of a health literacy module implemented at a community college that included virtual pre-work, discussion boards, and a synchronous clinical session with interactive exercises and materials.
The document summarizes the key points from a presentation about making online course content accessible according to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. It focuses on a nine-point rubric for accessibility that includes criteria like using organized layouts and headings, descriptive hyperlinks and filenames, alternative text for images and tables, and closed captioning or transcripts for audio and video. The presentation emphasizes the legal responsibility to create accessible content and reviews best practices for text formatting, color combinations, and keeping files simple to aid accessibility.
Matchless: Service Learning that Saves Livesafacct
This document outlines a service learning project developed by an MLT program professor and Be The Match account manager. The project involved MLT students recruiting bone marrow donors on campus to help patients in need of transplants. Students were required to plan and implement donor drives and educational activities as part of their Clinical Hematology course, applying technical knowledge while fulfilling a community need. The project aimed to register 100 new diverse donors and help students develop career-relevant skills in areas like coordinating transplant teams. Students were evaluated based on planning reports, participation journals, and a final lab report on the donor drive outcomes. The project provided an example of an impactful service learning partnership between an academic program and outside organization.
Transitioning Critical Thinking Skills from the Academic Setting to the Globa...afacct
This document discusses strategies for teaching critical thinking skills to nursing students and transitioning those skills from the academic to clinical setting. It identifies different strategies to use in theory, lab/simulation, and clinical courses. Some key strategies mentioned include using case studies, unfolding case studies, simulations, and assigning activities involving multiple patients to compare findings and make clinical judgments. The goal is to better prepare students for the NCLEX exam and real-world client care where critical thinking and decision making are important for safety and positive outcomes.
This document summarizes different educational games that can be used for game-based learning. It discusses Werewords, a game similar to 20 Questions where teams try to guess a secret word. It also discusses how to create an original educational game, using Codenames as an example. Finally, it introduces Forbidden Diet, a card game that reviews circulatory system concepts.
Learning for Life and Critical Thinking in the Web 3.0 Era Keynote Addressafacct
As the sixth Director of the Kellogg Institute of the National Center for Developmental Education of Appalachian State University, Wes Anthony is also the first since Dr. Hunter Boylan to be a member of the Kellogg Institute faculty. Mr. Anthony is the author of two novels, over 50 professional presentations, and has engaged in scholarly publishing throughout his career, and most recently co-authored, along with Hunter Boylan and Patti Levine Brown, “The Perfect Storm of Policy Issues and Their Impact on Developmental Education” (NADE Digest, 2017).
Computing Student Success at Montgomery College in the Web 3.0 Eraafacct
Computing Student Success at Montgomery College (MC) in Maryland is deeply rooted to the Web 3.0 era. The success of the Computer Science and Information System students at MC has evolved over time. The various success stories of the Montgomery College students were presented, and the innovative pedagogy that the faculty are using at MC in this Web 3.0 era was explored. Off-course, the rapid and efficient communication among the faculty members, and also among faculty members and the student body was made possible due to the innovative technologies that the Web 3.0 has to offer. Besides, the student success at MC is deeply rooted to the inter-faculty co-operations, and collaborations in and outside of the discipline. Attendees discussed contributions of the Web 3.0 technologies to the Student Success at other institutions as well. As a result, the overall discussion extended to various Maryland institutions besides only the Montgomery College. Faculty attending the session explored innovative, and active learning strategies made possible through Web 3.0. They discussed future undertakings that could have been possible through Web 3.0, and would accelerate the traditionalistic means of pedagogical delivery.
Streamlining Your Engaging, Interactive, and Collaborative Course into the On...afacct
Many collaborative teaching activities are designed for use in a face-to-face (F2F) course with little consideration for adapting the same activities for an online course. Likewise, many activities are developed for online courses but are not used in the F2F classroom. This presentation provided ideas and ways to streamline your F2F and online courses.
The jigsaw collaborative teaching technique takes a topic and breaks it into multiple parts. In F2F classes, students are given one of the parts and work with other students who have the same part to become “experts.” Then, students break into “jigsaw” groups with members from the other topics and teach each other their information before answering discussion questions. This activity can be used in the online classroom by creating groups in the learning management system by splitting the class equally into their mini-topics. Discussion boards can be used within the groups to answer the same discussion questions as the F2F students. The jigsaw groups need to be larger than you would use in a F2F classroom since some online students are not actively participating.
Likewise, engaging discussion boards used in an online course can be used as homework assignments in the F2F course. The instructor can create bridges to the discussion topic in the class and reference individual student’s posts. Videos created to outline a course project in the online course can also be assigned to students as homework in the F2F course to save time in class for more interactive activities.
Streamlining Your Engaging, Interactive, and Collaborative Course into the On...afacct
Many collaborative teaching activities are designed for use in a face-to-face (F2F) course with little consideration for adapting the same activities for an online course. Likewise, many activities are developed for online courses but are not used in the F2F classroom. This presentation provided ideas and ways to streamline your F2F and online courses.
The jigsaw collaborative teaching technique takes a topic and breaks it into multiple parts. In F2F classes, students are given one of the parts and work with other students who have the same part to become “experts.” Then, students break into “jigsaw” groups with members from the other topics and teach each other their information before answering discussion questions. This activity can be used in the online classroom by creating groups in the learning management system by splitting the class equally into their mini-topics. Discussion boards can be used within the groups to answer the same discussion questions as the F2F students. The jigsaw groups need to be larger than you would use in a F2F classroom since some online students are not actively participating.
Likewise, engaging discussion boards used in an online course can be used as homework assignments in the F2F course. The instructor can create bridges to the discussion topic in the class and reference individual student’s posts. Videos created to outline a course project in the online course can also be assigned to students as homework in the F2F course to save time in class for more interactive activities.
Learning Communities: A High Impact Practice Transcending the Traditional Cla...afacct
Faculty from the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), who have a variety of experiences in teaching Learning Communities, presented what they learned. Two or more classes across disciplines are paired, and a group of students enroll in the paired classes. Professors Miller, Pucino, Jones, and Scott shared the integrated approach typical in learning communities with specific suggestions of strategies related to strengthening collaboration, critical thinking, and reflection through classroom activities, online assignments, Intercultural Dialogues, and service-learning. In addition, they discussed how pairing the college’s required course titled Academic Development: Transitioning to College with other courses such as English Composition, ESOL, and Academic Literacy in a Learning Community format had positive influences on student success. Topics included the importance of High Impact Practices (HIPs), such as service-learning and collaborative assignments, to advance student learning and success both within and beyond the classroom; a description of CCBC’s Learning Community Program; the benefits, for both students and faculty, of participating in a Learning Community; ideas for approaches and activities beyond the traditional classroom that can strengthen student learning; and strategies for how to increase critical thinking and/or collaboration in the classroom.
An Experiment in Every Student's "Favorite" Assignment: Forming Groups for a ...afacct
Many of our courses include a group project assignment that represents a significant portion of each student’s grade. We tell our students – and the presenter believes – that group projects are important because when students get into their careers they will often be called upon to work as part of a team or group. Practicing now, before they are in positions that really matter to them from a work perspective, will help them in the future. But no matter what we say, students tend to dread group projects for many reasons, including the way the groups are formed. For the first major group project of her career as an adjunct professor, Ms. Mead wanted to find a method that was deliberative and active – not random, nor completely student-selected, nor totally at her discretion. In her presentation, she described how she found an approach that appealed to her (using some basic technology), applied that approach to her First Year Seminar class, and kept track of the results. She discussed methods of forming groups for group projects; compared and contrasted the success of those methods; explained how she applied the method that most appealed to her and how her students reacted; and how it ultimately worked in terms of the overall success of the group projects. The presenter provided basic data regarding her assessment of the method’s success.
Active Learning Using Kahoot, a Free Polling Softwareafacct
Active Learning Using Kahoot! is a presentation about using the polling software Kahoot! to engage students through active learning techniques. Kahoot! allows educators to create quizzes, surveys, discussions, and ordering activities to test students' knowledge of course materials. The presenter most often uses the quiz option, as it allows her to see if students have read assigned materials and identify concepts needing further explanation. Kahoot! quizzes can also be reused and include video elements. The presentation demonstrates examples of Kahoot! surveys and quizzes and encourages attendees to try using the platform to promote active learning in their own classrooms.
Maryland Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (MMATYC) winter meetin...afacct
The Maryland Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (MMATYC) held its winter meeting during a scheduled double session. President Lisa Feinman led the re-cap of MMATYC and AMATYC (American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges) news and events for 2018, followed by 2019 business. Updates on the various committees and the upcoming MMATYC 2019 Spring Conference at Wor-Wic Community College were covered, as well. Notes pages within the PowerPoint contain the minutes for the meeting.
Codeavour 5.0 International Impact Report - The Biggest International AI, Cod...Codeavour International
Unlocking potential across borders! 🌍✨ Discover the transformative journey of Codeavour 5.0 International, where young innovators from over 60 countries converged to pioneer solutions in AI, Coding, Robotics, and AR-VR. Through hands-on learning and mentorship, 57 teams emerged victorious, showcasing projects aligned with UN SDGs. 🚀
Codeavour 5.0 International empowered students from 800 schools worldwide to tackle pressing global challenges, from bustling cities to remote villages. With participation exceeding 5,000 students, this year's competition fostered creativity and critical thinking among the next generation of changemakers. Projects ranged from AI-driven healthcare innovations to sustainable agriculture solutions, each addressing local and global issues with technological prowess.
The journey began with a collective vision to harness technology for social good, as students collaborated across continents, guided by mentors and educators dedicated to nurturing their potential. Witnessing the impact firsthand, teams hailing from diverse backgrounds united to code for a better future, demonstrating the power of innovation in driving positive change.
As Codeavour continues to expand its global footprint, it not only celebrates technological innovation but also cultivates a spirit of collaboration and compassion. These young minds are not just coding; they are reshaping our world with creativity and resilience, laying the groundwork for a sustainable and inclusive future. Together, they inspire us to believe in the limitless possibilities of innovation and the profound impact of young voices united by a common goal.
Read the full impact report to learn more about the Codeavour 5.0 International.
Dr. Nasir Mustafa CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION "NEUROANATOMY"Dr. Nasir Mustafa
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
"NEUROANATOMY"
DURING THE JOINT ONLINE LECTURE SERIES HELD BY
KUTAISI UNIVERSITY (GEORGIA) AND ISTANBUL GELISIM UNIVERSITY (TURKEY)
FROM JUNE 10TH TO JUNE 14TH, 2024
Life of Ah Gong and Ah Kim ~ A Story with Life Lessons (Hokkien, English & Ch...OH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation of a fictitious story that imparts Life Lessons on loving-kindness, virtue, compassion and wisdom.
The texts are in Romanized Hokkien, English and Chinese.
For the Video Presentation with audio narration in Hokkien, please check out the Link:
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/987932748
APM event held on 9 July in Bristol.
Speaker: Roy Millard
The SWWE Regional Network were very pleased to welcome back to Bristol Roy Millard, of APM’s Assurance Interest Group on 9 July 2024, to talk about project reviews and hopefully answer all your questions.
Roy outlined his extensive career and his experience in setting up the APM’s Assurance Specific Interest Group, as they were known then.
Using Mentimeter, he asked a number of questions of the audience about their experience of project reviews and what they wanted to know.
Roy discussed what a project review was and examined a number of definitions, including APM’s Bok: “Project reviews take place throughout the project life cycle to check the likely or actual achievement of the objectives specified in the project management plan”
Why do we do project reviews? Different stakeholders will have different views about this, but usually it is about providing confidence that the project will deliver the expected outputs and benefits, that it is under control.
There are many types of project reviews, including peer reviews, internal audit, National Audit Office, IPA, etc.
Roy discussed the principles behind the Three Lines of Defence Model:, First line looks at management controls, policies, procedures, Second line at compliance, such as Gate reviews, QA, to check that controls are being followed, and third Line is independent external reviews for the organisations Board, such as Internal Audit or NAO audit.
Factors which affect project reviews include the scope, level of independence, customer of the review, team composition and time.
Project Audits are a special type of project review. They are generally more independent, formal with clear processes and audit trails, with a greater emphasis on compliance. Project reviews are generally more flexible and informal, but should be evidence based and have some level of independence.
Roy looked at 2 examples of where reviews went wrong, London Underground Sub-Surface Upgrade signalling contract, and London’s Garden Bridge. The former had poor 3 lines of defence, no internal audit and weak procurement skills, the latter was a Boris Johnson vanity project with no proper governance due to Johnson’s pressure and interference.
Roy discussed the principles of assurance reviews from APM’s Guide to Integrated Assurance (Free to Members), which include: independence, accountability, risk based, and impact, etc
Human factors are important in project reviews. The skills and knowledge of the review team, building trust with the project team to avoid defensiveness, body language, and team dynamics, which can only be assessed face to face, active listening, flexibility and objectively.
Click here for further content: https://www.apm.org.uk/news/a-beginner-s-guide-to-project-reviews-everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-were-too-afraid-to-ask/
Plato and Aristotle's Views on Poetry by V.Jesinthal Maryjessintv
PPT on Plato and Aristotle's Views on Poetry prepared by Mrs.V.Jesinthal Mary, Dept of English and Foreign Languages(EFL),SRMIST Science and Humanities ,Ramapuram,Chennai-600089
2. A new state law has changed the guidelines for high school students in order to have
them be better prepared for the rigors of college. This presentation covered
suggestions on what can be done in the meantime to help our students succeed.
3. Cutting out the easy stuff – I discussed the development of pre-lecture outlines to
guide the students through their reading of required chapters in the textbook. More
information on this topic later.
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5. How often do we ask students did they read the book? The student then opens the
book and shows you the assigned chapter looking like the picture on the left?
I discussed the idea of summarizing in the margins of the book and even what tools to
use while reading: pen, legal pad, Post –it notes, tabbies, but definitely not a
highlighter. The pad is for notes, particularly if they don’t want to write in the book
(they are renting or want to sell it back). Post it can be used to mark areas where they
have questions, and tabbies to mark the required chapters for easier reference at a
later date.
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6. This is an example of a pre-lecture outline that guides the student’s reading.
The burning question was How do we get/force them to read in preparation for class?
I developed a set of pre-lecture quizzes that the students take in the learning
management system. The quizzes are due two hours prior to lecture time. That gives
me time to look for the questions that the students most frequently missed.
These questions are the first questions that I address at the start of lecture.
I also discussed the importance of having an in-class lecture outline that will help
students with their note taking.
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7. Power points that are placed in the Learning Management System prior to lecture can
take away some of the stress of note taking.
How does this help? The students don’t have to copy everything that is on the slide
and can concentrate more on what I am explaining.
I discussed how some of my students print out each slide and write directly on the
pages during class, while others use their laptops and have figured out how to take
notes within the system.
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8. We discussed why students get stressed out when they are asked to condense their
notes. I explained the way I feel the brain functions when presented with large
amounts of information on a written page.
I feel the brain is so efficient that when we continue to look at a single page over a long
period of time, the brain begins doing other functions that we don’t even realize are
happening (ae. Monitoring blood pressure or temperature, sending messages to all
parts of the body). All the while we think we are studying.
I feel the brain does better with small chunks of information that it can assimilate more
easily and retain for a longer period of time.
Condensing information is an important component of active learning. Active learning
skills include: rewriting information multiple times, repeating the information orally or
listening to taped lectures more than once.
Examples of methods I use in class to condense notes are on the following pages
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9. I give the students the partially filled out concept map and I make the areas to write in
small on purpose. This forces them to condense information down to three words or
less.
When we are finished writing the information within the shapes and on the connecting
lines then I ask the students to count up the number of note pages this replaces.
The students then usually ask: Is this what I will need to know, or write on the exam?
Most times the answer is no, I am giving you a way to learn the information and you
must then apply it.
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10. Flow charts help my lab students understand the progression of different tests that
must be done in order to correctly identify a micro-organism, but the same thing could
be used for the steps of solving a complicated math problem.
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11. Again notice the size of the answer blocks. I am forcing my students to place in the
block just the most important words.
My students ask, what if I leave out something important? I suggest they start with
eliminating small words like: is, the, and. They might need to know more than just the
2 words that will fit in the box, but hopefully if the words are well chosen then they will
trigger remembering the related information.
I also give my students the option of showing me their condensed information. I review
it and make suggestions (this may take about 10 minutes of my time).
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13. I discussed how I introduce “Thinking Outside of the Box” (my terminology for critical
thinking). Within each lecture I introduce a scenario that relates to a topic we have just
discussed and have the students work in groups to try to solve the problem. Then with
each exam I reinforce these concepts by also including scenario/critical thinking
questions.
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15. We discussed the importance of research papers. It is something that students will be
expected to be able to do in the upper level courses at a four year institution. Also,
some community colleges require writing across the curriculum, meaning that writing
is required in each course and not just writing some essay questions on an exam. How
do we find time for teaching this to our students? Embedding a librarian in your course
is part of the solution.
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