Quick Write

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...

Faculty develop a national security crisis and simulate placing the students on the National Security Council Staff to develop strategic options to drive U.S. foreign policy. By thrusting students into positions of responsibility for solutions to real...

Students familiar with case study analysis construct their own cases to capture a specific ethical question. They then lead their classmates through the case. This case construction gives students the opportunity to try to stump one another with new...

Students provided feedback on the highlights of lecture (Roses) and confusing concepts (Thorns) through a weekly online form, providing students with time for reflection and instructors with the ability to address areas of confusion. Goals: to quickly...

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...

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...

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...

This activity is for trainees in the health professions to help develop skills and increase competency to supervise others, as part of their training. It incorporates active learning by having trainees respond in writing to questions about their own...

This reflective activity is designed to provide the instructor with feedback about students’ understanding of course concepts and about their experience with the course. Goals To assess students’ understanding of course concepts and their experience with...

Students practice and review the fundamental skills of Roman numeral analysis through a competitive question/answer game. Goal/s: For students to become comfortable with the fundamental skills of Roman numeral analysis: chord rotation, building chords on...