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Author Archives: Laura Van Drie
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
Teaching Courses Online: Myth vs. Reality
Cheri Crabb and Ben McFadyen, academic technology consultants in Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT), and Victoria Shropshire, an English instructor, led a “myth-busting” session about teaching online courses at the Lilly South Conference in Greensboro earlier this month. Their session Continue Reading
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
Fixing poor performance habits quickly and tactfully
It’s difficult for theater students to become aware of their habits and quirks until they can clearly see them. Kirby Wahl, Assistant Professor of Performing Arts, uses Kodak Playtouch video cameras to take easy shots of his students that help them identify their strengths and weaknesses on stage. Wahl teaches an introductory voice and movement […] Continue Reading
Sophie Adamson: Instilling Intrinsic Motivation
Sophie Adamson, associate professor of French, believes her students work much harder when they want to learn. She instills intrinsic motivation in her students by placing them in situations that require them to speak French. “I try to make my assignments feel real,” Adamson says. “If you don’t learn your grammar, you won’t have anything […] Continue Reading
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
Mobile tablets make their way into academia
Evolving mobile technology makes it easier than ever for Elon faculty to engage students, but incorporating it into teaching and learning can be a challenge. Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) recently held an Experience IT session to help faculty learn how their courses can receive a multimedia boost from mobile tablet devices, such as the […] Continue Reading
