Brian Klaas opened the presentation by highlighting the valuable role storytelling plays in the classroom, while sharing facts is essential, building a narrative around those facts provides the context that gives them meaning.
The Innovative Instructor Blog posts cover topics such as active learning, assessment, use of case studies in instruction, classroom management, instructional design, how to engage students, grading and feedback, collaborative learning, leading discussions, hybrid instruction, and teaching methods.
Quick Tips: Low to No Prep Classroom Activities
Student engagement is a critical component of higher education and a frequent topic of interest among instructors. Actively engaging students in the learning process helps increase motivation, supports collaboration, and deepens understanding of course material.
The Teaching Fellows Project: Community-Based Learning in Baltimore City Schools
The Teaching Fellows – twelve undergraduates chosen by application from across KSAS – lead weekly creative writing groups in under-resourced elementary and middle schools across the city.
Lunch and Learn: Generative AI Uses in the Classroom
On Tuesday, April 23rd, the Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation (CTEI) hosted a Lunch and Learn on Generative AI Uses in the Classroom.
Lunch and Learn: Active Learning Techniques
On Tuesday, March 12th, the Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation (CTEI) hosted a Lunch and Learn on Active Learning Techniques: Advice and Guidance from Experienced Faculty.
Preparing to Teach: Lessons from a Gamemaster
Once upon a time, just before the age of COVID-19, I was asked to teach a course for an undergraduate minor program through JHU’s Center for Leadership Education...