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Clickers in the classroom

The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL) Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) recently hosted a series of seminars about the use of classroom response systems, or “clickers.” Guest speakers Tony Crider, Resa Walch, Amanda Tapler and Derek Continue Reading

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5 design strategies to engage your students in Moodle

Classroom Engagement

Guest post by Moodlerooms – Elon’s Moodle partner.  Engaging students in fresh and interesting ways can definitely be a challenge in the classroom, even more so in the online arena. Here are some design strategies that you can use in Continue Reading

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Can tools of distraction become tools of learning?

Laptops in classroom

As the number of wireless computing devices increase while getting smarter, smaller, and less expensive, more students are using them in the classroom. When computers, tablets or smart phones are used by students in the classroom, do they add value Continue Reading

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Keeping students engaged – online

Elon stresses the importance of student engagement in the classroom. So how can you keep students active and on their toes when they’re taking your class online? Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) held a meeting for new online faculty in mid-October. During the hour luncheon, they were introduced to the 2012 online mentors, Dr. Harlen […] Continue Reading

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How to help your students come to class prepared

Class is much more engaging and interesting for both students and instructors when students take the time to prepare outside of class. Last week, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning held a seminar for faculty to discuss how to motivate their students to prioritize their academic work and come to class prepared. Here are some helpful techniques … Continue Reading

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