Marietta GIFT Exchange Mon., February 13 | 2:00-3:00 pm, 15014 | Facilitator: Rachel Rupprecht All Marietta instructors are invited to this GIFTs (Great Ideas For Teaching) exchange! Come to share what has been working well in your classes in a brief, no-technology talk at an informal roundtable, or just to hear from your colleagues. Good, […]
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Do students learn better under pressure?
Check GHC Inform each weekday this month to anonymously test your ability to distinguish fact from fiction. The correct answer to each question will be posted in GHC Inform the following day. Don’t delay! Each question can accept up to 40 responses. False: Research shows that robust knowledge stored in long-term memory engages students in higher […]
Should students focus on memorizing information?
Check GHC Inform each weekday this month to anonymously test your ability to distinguish fact from fiction. The correct answer to each question will be posted in GHC Inform the following day. Don’t delay! Each question can accept up to 40 responses. False: Research indicates that guided training and interventions are the best way to change student […]
Is encouraging students to have a growth mindset effective?
Check GHC Inform each day this month to anonymously test your ability to distinguish fact from fiction. The correct answer to each question will be posted in GHC Inform the following day. Don’t delay! Each question can accept up to 40 responses. True: Research suggests that brainstorming is more effective at developing creative ideas when individuals brainstorm […]
Today: Can you copy the internet?
Funny? Not Funny? Join Copyright for Fun and (Non-)Profit to find out! Mon., February 6 | 2:00-3:00 pm, Zoom | Facilitator: Susanna Smith Copyright can be a confusing and challenging problem when dealing with classroom materials, especially online. This webinar will introduce you to some basic guidelines about educational fair use and how to apply those […]
Front-Page February #4
Check GHC Inform each day this month to anonymously test your ability to distinguish fact from fiction. The correct answer to each question will be posted in GHC Inform the following day. Don’t delay! Each question can accept up to 40 responses. True: For new tasks, showing worked out examples leads to better learning. van Merriënboer, J. J. […]
Copying Rights to the Internet
Funny? Not Funny? Join Copyright for Fun and (Non-)Profit to find out! Mon., February 6 | 2:00-3:00 pm, Zoom | Facilitator: Susanna Smith Copyright can be a confusing and challenging problem when dealing with classroom materials, especially online. This webinar will introduce you to some basic guidelines about educational fair use and how to apply those […]
Front-Page February #3
Check GHC Inform each day this month to anonymously test your ability to distinguish fact from fiction. The correct answer to each question will be posted in GHC Inform the following day. Don’t delay! Each question can accept up to 40 responses. True: Commending achievement alone leads students to link intrinsic ability to their success. Commending […]
Next Week @ CETL: Copyright, Alternative Grading, HIPs, DYOC
Copyright for Fun and (Non-)Profit Mon., February 6 | 2:00-3:00 pm, Zoom | Facilitator: Susanna Smith Copyright can be a confusing and challenging problem when dealing with classroom materials, especially online. This webinar will introduce you to some basic guidelines about educational fair use and how to apply those guidelines in your courses. After a […]
Today: What is ChatGPT? (Moved from Zoom to WebEx)
What is ChatGPT? How should we teach in an age of AI? ChatGPT: Teaching & Learning in the Age of AI Thursday, February 2 | 4-5 pm Panelists: Emily Boles, eLearning Specialist, Center for Online Learning, Research, and Service (University of Illinois Springfield) Dr. Cynthia Alby, Professor of Education, Faculty Director of GC Journeys (Georgia […]