Luanne Haggard

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Do you teach in an online, synchronous course? What are the parameters of the course, for example how many live session do you have and for how long?

Luanne Haggard

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flipped classroom

I believe in student-centered learning, outcome-based learning, and active learning. I also believe that can happen without flipping the classroom. There are some students whose learning styles best matches a live lecture with interaction with the instructor and other students and active learning engagement with the content and not watching a short video. I do not think you can replace an excellent instructor's live lecture with a video. Keep in mind I am not talking about a 'sage on the stage' instructor delivering a live lecture, but a dynamic instructor who know how to facilitate learning during their lecture time.… >>>

Luanne Haggard

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Looking for online flipped classroom advice

Have you taught in an online flipped classroom? How was it structured? What were the results?

Luanne Haggard

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Active Learning - Is it really feasible in ALL courses?

Yes, it is possible to incorporate active learning in all types of courses. It can be challenging to think of ways to creatively bring active learning into a course involving science and math. I would research what is already out there (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3138343/) as well as talk with other instructors in your area for ideas. In addition to the examples listed already, real world scenarios or simuations are an excellent way to bring active learning into the course as well as give students an idea of practical application.

Luanne Haggard

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Converting to online

I have taught for 25 years in a traditional classroom. The last 6 years I implemented a website classroom to supplement the traditional classroom, but I had not taught completely online. Converting from a traditional classroom to an online classroom has the same components of a course with differnent advantages and disadvantages. There is so much more technology can offer to the individual learner. Differentiated instruction and multi-sensory learning is easier to develop and implement online for students of all learning styles. However, an ill-constructed online courses leaves room for less than rigorous learning.