Connect with an early adopter of VR who’s started assessing whether this technology leads to better student learning outcomes. In order to justify space and cost for virtual reality (VR) implementations, you need to answer the question: “Does VR really impact student learning, or is it just an expensive toy?” Join us online to hear from an…
Attrition rates are 10% to 20% higher in online courses than their face-to-face counterparts. While online course formats offer convenient methods of instruction, poor course development often leads to high attrition rates. This facilitated discussion explores how applying Media Richness Theory (MRT) and Social Presence Theory to online course design and instruction can aid overall…
July is DIY (do-it-yourself) month at CAPE. It's summertime where the pace is slower with less students on campus and a little bit of free time for faculty and professional development. This presentation will help you learn about the many resources that are available for you to access when YOU want to access them – on…
Learn how you can grow faculty research through your existing faculty learning communities. If your institution has faculty learning communities (FLCs), you’re already creating teaching projects that introduce innovations in the classroom, such as experiential learning components or online components. However, have you ever considered moving these projects beyond your institutional boundaries — to peer-reviewed…
Take a deeper dive into TBL - what are its psychological foundations and what documented effects on learning have been noted? Come participate in a lively discussion about TBL and how this method of teaching can add some "spice", engagement and improve your learning outcomes. Lunch and knowledge will be served. Download Articles: Effects of…
How Can I Build Engagement in My Online Classes Through Student-created Video? Discover how to incorporate student-created video to foster engagement in online classes. Learn how to avoid common obstacles and how best to structure assignments to leverage student videos.
Want to leverage technology to increase the interactivity in your classroom? Learn how the Top Hat platform motivates students to engage with course content, participate in class and ultimately master your material. With licenses active at seven colleges on campus, you may already have the access you need to run discussions in your classroom, assign…
3D Medical Printing continues to be one of the top trends in medical education. Here at WesternU we have the equipment and the opportunity to be at the cutting-edge of this trend. With the help of the EdTech Team, faculty can develop 3D models and prototypes for use in their courses. Published research outlines how…
We are starting a new academic year and want to encourage everyone at WesternU to focus more on being grateful!! In June we last discussed the neuroscience that supports the impact on gratitude and our lives and now want to continue our discussions on gratitude and all of its wonderful impacts, come join CETL and…
We are starting a new academic year and want to encourage everyone at WesternU to focus more on being grateful!! In June we last discussed the neuroscience that supports the impact on gratitude and our lives and now want to continue our discussions on gratitude and all of its wonderful impacts, come join CETL and…