Tag: engagement
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Social Annotation
What is social annotation? Social annotation refers to collaborative reading and annotation. It is an alternative to reading in isolation. Documents are shared and each member of the group annotates the document with questions, comments and other ideas. This technique can be used with: Jarrett (2024) lists a number of case studies in which social…
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Preparing Learning Content
Once all of your existing materials are filed away in folders and easily accessed you can begin to think about the structure of your materials. If you already have materials then this will require you to review and ensure that the materials uploaded are easily locatable for your learners. If this is a new module…
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Structuring Learning Content
Learning content can be presented to learners in a number of ways, most often this will be via the virtual learning environment (VLE) such as Blackboard, but may be as a live presentation on a screen or handouts given to learners in lectures and seminars. Content may be paper-based or media based such as videos,…
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Active pedagogy
Durham recognises the power of engagement and the role of students as active participants in their education. The University commits to diverse teaching strategies beyond traditional lectures, encompassing methods like problem-based learning, collaborative projects, and flipped classrooms. This dynamic approach ensures that every class is vibrant, engaging, and conducive to deeper understanding. Explore by topic:…