Classroom Activity: Jigsaw

Jigsaw is a classroom activity that involves students working in small groups. You might want to consider using a Jigsaw in learning situations where you wish to integrate multiple pieces of information into group deliberations, such as getting students to practice playing roles in a new process or understanding multiple factors that can shape a […]

Paging All Students – Keep Students Engaged and Reinforce Learning with Polls

The recent Poll Everywhere visual changes have us thinking about the flexible student engagement opportunities available through the use of this and other polling tools. Whether you teach a large format class, a small seminar, in-person or online, strategies that reinforce learning and check for understanding are key elements of an engaging course. While typical […]