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SITA - Student Instructional Technology Assistants
Student Instructional Technology Assistants (SITAs) work one-on-one with instructors on projects that enhance instruction with technology.
Active Learning
Active learning is a model of instruction that encourages learners to take ownership of their learning. Students engage in higher level cognitive skills such as analysis, application, evaluation, and creation.
The Center for Teaching has a large collection of resources on exploring active learning in the classroom.
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Center for Teaching
The Center for Teaching exists to support excellence in teaching and learning through institutes, workshops, programs and one-on-one consultation. We offer support and resources for any instructor, administrator or staff member involved in teaching and learning at the University of Iowa.
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Big Ideas Courses
Big Ideas (BI) Courses are general education courses centered on themes rather than individual disciplines. These courses are team-taught across an array of disciplines, departments, and even colleges.
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Big Ideas Course: People and the Environment: Technology, Culture, and Social Justice
A team of five faculty co-teach this Big Ideas Course to guide students through the process of addressing urgent, real world problems through cross-cultural comparisons to come up with solutions.
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TILE - Transform, Interact, Learn, Engage
The Transform, Interact, Learn, Engage (TILE) project supports these goals by transforming teaching practices, lively interaction, enhanced learning, and increased faculty/student engagement.
BEST PRACTICE
Designing good clicker questions
Clickers can be used as a formative assessment tool and help promote active learning.
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Group Work Strategies from a Group Processes Expert
Help all students engage in deeper learning through thoughtful facilitation of group work.
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Inspiring Students with Inquiry-Guided Learning
Improve student motivation and understanding with inquiry-guided learning.
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Service-Learning: Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences
Use service-learning to help students synthesize and apply academic knowledge.
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Motivating Students with Ensemble Building
Encourage intellectual risk-taking in the classroom through ensemble-building exercises.
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Blogging Science in the University Classroom
Use a class blog to encourage intellectual risk-taking and authentic learning.
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Stage Blocking: Movement in the Classroom
How instructors can plan their movements across the space of the classroom to invigorate lectures and discussions.
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Reading Aloud in the Classroom
Reading aloud in the classroom helps improve students’ focus and understanding.
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Tapping the Potential of Stories and Models
Use stories and models to improve understanding and interest.
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Teaching Consultation
The Center for Teaching offers teaching consultations on a variety of topics from presentation skills, student engagement, and incorporating technology into coursework.
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Center for Teaching Lending Library
The Center for Teaching library has a wide variety of books, teaching & learning journals, and DVDs on various teaching topics. Resources are available for check-out by faculty, teaching assistants, and instructional staff.