blended learning

The CATs in a Hat: Fostering Higher Order Thinking

By: Peter Van Leusen

May 26, 2015

This is the third article in our series on Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) which can be used to gauge lesson effectiveness and student comprehension. To review, CATs were developed by Angelo and Cross (1983) to efficiently check whether studen ...

Videos in the Classroom: Is That Really Active Learning?

By: Irma Sandercock

September 29, 2014

This is the second article in a series on Active Learning. Click here to read an earlier TeachOnline blog post on how active learning promotes student success.Videos are considered an especially effective way to present information while also address ...

5 Things Successful Instructors Do When the Semester is Over

By: Peter Van Leusen

May 5, 2014

With finals week coming to an end and grading about to be completed, it is only natural to make a mad dash for the door and enjoy a well-deserved break. There is no question that we all need a break to relax and find inspiration, but befo ...

Setting the Stage for Meaningful Peer-to-Peer Feedback

By: Peter Van Leusen

September 12, 2013

Although many instructors integrate group-based or team-based learning activities into their teaching (see TeachOnline post on The Value of Group Work), getting students to actually provide meaningful peer-to-peer feedback can be challenging. Too oft ...

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