Beth Smith

Discussion

I am interested in how to incorporate portfolios into science learning. This is the one area I would like to focus on as I progress through blended applications. Any suggestions?

Beth Smith

Discussion

Learning by Teaching

I have found that I have learned more about the topics I teach as an instructor than as a student. I utilize this in my classroom. The students work in small groups practicing the concepts. When I mentor one of the students in the group, I have them do the same for the other members.

Beth Smith

Discussion

Time Management

As an instructor of blended courses, I find the time management for blended courses to be overwhelming. After a ten to twelve hour day teaching and 2 plus hours driving, I am not motivated to get on the computer at the end to respond to discussion responses. I have no problem on my short work days. Any suggestions on how to manage this aspect?

Beth Smith

Blog

Be sure students understand your time schedule

I have run into students who think it is ok to submit all their assignments at the end of the course near Final grade submission date. This is unrealistic as Intsructors do not have unlimited time to grade. I insure that my syllabus has a policy about late work which I review multiple times during the course.

Beth Smith

Blog

Flipping the Class

I have found that the students like the Inquiry based assignments. They engage with each other which helps with teamwork. It also seems the slower learning students respond well to the student that has mastered the content. I need to work on the Homework phase, online videos, etc. I also need to work on leading questions to facilitate the thinking process.

Beth Smith

Discussion Comment

ED124

I have been trying bits and pieces of it, like Inquiry assignments and labs. Need to work on the pre-class lectures.