Sheba Jones

Active learning activities should stimulate critical thinking and collaborative group work

Rubrics are a great way to set expectations for student assignments and it keeps grading fair and unbiased.

Comment on Angela Babers's post: Also keeps grading fair and unbiased.

Comment on Jennifer Sainval's post: Agreed, when teaching online, having a backup plan is wise if technology fails 

Active learning is a team effort. Students are responsible and accountable however the teacher's role is a facilitator and sharing knowledge and it's applications while supporting critical thinking and creativity. 

Comment on Kathryn Sellers's post: This lesson is based on the best evidence based practices which supports improved outcomes through active learning strategies. 

It's important to be interactive so the learning is active vs. passive

Comment on Abel Santiago Guerrero's post: Agreed, there is a lot more workload for an online course just to keep it engaging vs. F2F. 

Let students know early how they can reach out for support if they are experiencing challenges and also not waiting for them to reach out to you by monitoring their progress as well. 

Comment on Wanda Cooley's post: Agreed. regular engagement increases student confidence, holds them accountable and shows you are an involved instructor.