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The Spectrum Game

Students compare and contrast different philosophers they have read in the course by locating them a spectrum based on various criteria. Introduction: In preparation for their second paper, which required comparing two philosophers, the instructor used...

Reasoning to the Best Conclusion

Students are asked to write down a weird or random fact about themselves on a sticky note and to pass it to the person to their left. Each student is then asked to brainstorm logically possible explanations of the fact he or she has received. Through this...

Tug of War: How to Approach Critical Conversations
Learners play a round of tug of war to better understand empathy and communication, two skills essential for healthcare professionals. Introduction: This short activity was used while teaching learners in the healthcare professionals conflict management...

Data Systems Interactive Quiz
Using an interactive quiz as a teaching tool, the teaching team works with small groups of students to solve the quiz. Goal : To promote creative thinking; to have students undergo the research process; to communicate concepts and scientific results...

Systems Engineering and Machine Architecture Activity
This course on systems engineering and machine architecture weaves a variety of activities including problem sets and coding exercises, to create a more applicable experience for the students. Goal : The goal of the in-class activities is to form a bridge...

Getting Students to Ask Up

One way to get students engaged in learning is by getting them to self-test and generate their own questions. Goal : To enhance learning that occurs in passive lectures by engaging students in question-generation. Background : The instructor created a...

Applied Math Activity
This in-class activity is designed to challenge students to work through problem sets during the entire class period. Using a topic in class, the instructor formulates an activity sheet based on the topic. Activity: Applied Math Activity Goal/s: To enable...

Quick Polling for Data Assessments
This in-class activity is part of a public health course that incorporates assessment questions throughout the lecture as an activity-based learning technique. Activity: Intro to Data Science Lecture Goal/s: To allow both the student and the teaching...

Mashed Potatoes Metaphor
Students think about their futures and the literature they read through a unique metaphor and activity involving mashed potatoes. Goals: To inspire students to focus on their passions and creativity, rather than becoming victims of apathy or mediocrity To...

Learning Grammar through Lyrics

In this online course, students learn about direct and indirect pronouns through examining a French song, which they analyze using collaborative software. Goals: To demonstrate to students how direct and indirect pronouns are used in a real life language...

Habitable Zones Near and Far
In this assignment students will be required to investigate properties of habitable zones throughout a galaxy. Using their knowledge, they will uncover how planets relate to their central star. Goal/s: Calculate how the temperature of a planet depends on...

Final Exam Quick Write
In this activity, students will be able to reflect on their experiences throughout the semester, and respond to a short prompt before their final exam. Goal/s: Engage in self-reflection and self-assessment. Class: Astro 16 and Astro 17 Introduction...