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From the 50 minute lecture to a 60-second microlecture: Food for thought

As the semester winds down and before TEVALS provide one view of how the semester went, take some time to think about what you would have done differently this semester, were the lectures well-received, did the assessments fit the learning objectives, were class projects worth the time and effort? Would shorter lectures have met the same learning objective and enhanced opportunities for interactivity, collaborative learning, etc?

For food for thought on rethinking the lecture read the Chronicle of Higher Education article entitled, “These lectures are gone in 60 seconds.” The author, David Shieh, might spark some thoughts on revamping how you teach.

Computerized collaborative workstations available at Hale Library: a Q&A with Ernie Perez

Ernie Perez, Instructional Technology Manager in iTAC, recently answered some questions about the new collaborative workstations in Hale Library.  His office builds and maintains all centrally funded technology classrooms and university computer labs.

Q: What’s the purpose of the Hale Library collaborative workstations?

Perez: These units are designed for group work so students won’t have to crowd around one of the computer pods in Hale Library. They are mobile, so they can go where the group goes.

Q: How many units are there in the library? What components comprise a computerized collaborative workstation?

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