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andrew, This is a great method for assessing prior learned knowledge. In addition, it would be effective to collaborate with the prerequisite course instructors to ensure that the skill-sets that are acquired for their courses are aligned properly with the next-level course. Tremayne Simpson

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Integrating Technology

Carol, In addition to PowerPoint, there are other great tools that can be used to present material. I have actually used "Prezi" which is similar to PowerPoint, however it seems to have more visual capability. Tremayne Simpson

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Integrating Technology

Carol, What is the preferred technological medium that is used by your students, to communicate with their classmates for this assignment? Tremayne Simpson

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Integrating Technology

Carol, I also use this method with my courses, via the online discussion board. In many cases, students are more engaged when they feel that they have actively contributed to the content of the course. Tremayne Simpson

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Integrating Technology

Ryan, I am sure that your students appreciate a "hands-on" approach to learning. Do the students also have an opportunity to conduct a peer review of their completed modifications? Tremayne Simpson

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Integrating Technology

Larry, This is a great method for keeping your students engaged with current trends in the field. Also, it gives them the opportunity to think about class concepts, outside of the classroom setting. Tremayne Simpson

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Adding Instructional Resources

David, Do your students present additional learning resources to you and their classmates, as well? Tremayne Simpson

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Adding Instructional Resources

Ronald, I agree. I use additional course supplements to further illustrate class topics and to provide students with alternate examples of a particular concept. Sometimes the students present additional resources to me, when I lecture about a subject that they are familiar with. Tremayne Simpson

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Understanding Learning Objectives

Bruce , How do you proceed in situations where the course learning objectives are written in an obscure or unclear method? Tremayne Simpson

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Understanding Learning Objectives

Julie, This is a great point. The learning objectives are created to provide "concrete" topics that will be attained in the particular course. Instructors can provide "abstract" reasoning (and clarify further) during individual, topic-specific lectures. Tremayne Simpson