Talk and Tech
Effective Discussions Using Targeted Technology
Thursday, September 13, 2012 · 12 - 1:30 PM
Effective Discussions Using Targeted Tech
Research suggests that discussion is an effective tool for teaching students communication and critical thinking skills, but it also presents some challenges. How do we get more students to participate? How can we teach the content we need to and allow students to find the answers through discussion? How can we get students to a deeper discussion sooner so that we have more time to explore it before class ends? Join us for one or both sessions of exploring discussion and the ways technology may be able to help.
Talk Session, Thursday September 13th, Commons 329 – A chance to hear from other faculty about their own experiences with discussion, to find out what research says about effective discussions and to get an overview of some Blackboard tools available to UMBC faculty. All are welcome. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
Research suggests that discussion is an effective tool for teaching students communication and critical thinking skills, but it also presents some challenges. How do we get more students to participate? How can we teach the content we need to and allow students to find the answers through discussion? How can we get students to a deeper discussion sooner so that we have more time to explore it before class ends? Join us for one or both sessions of exploring discussion and the ways technology may be able to help.
Talk Session, Thursday September 13th, Commons 329 – A chance to hear from other faculty about their own experiences with discussion, to find out what research says about effective discussions and to get an overview of some Blackboard tools available to UMBC faculty. All are welcome. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
