Techniques for Identifying Students' Learning

• Getting Students to Read

  Many students learn to “get by” without actually reading the assigned course readings. Come find out what the barriers are to reading (both student and instructor created) and how to create activities which encourage students to read more for your class! You will leave with easy to implement strategies to increase student success. Registration is required. For more information and to register please click here.

  When: August 26, 2008 12:15pm - 1:30pm Where: Tempe campus Discovery Hall Room 212

  
  

• More Writing Means More Learning, Not More Grading

  This session will demonstrate "writing to learn" assignments that promote critical thinking in any subject, while allowing for and expecting mistakes. These assignments can form a process whereby students write to understand curriculum content in novel ways and faculty comment freely but without complicated grading schemata. Registration is required. For more information and to register please click here.

  When: September 2, 2008 12:15pm - 1:30pm Where: Tempe campus Discovery Hall Room 212

  
  

• The Learning Cycle I: Writing Effective Learning Objectives

  This is part one of a three part series of workshops designed to assist participants in a fuller understanding of the relationships between well written learning objectives, well devised learning activities and appropriate assessment methods in determining effective student learning outcomes. In Part I, the task of learning how to write effective learning objectives by understanding Bloom’s Taxonomy and using new technology tools will help instructors become clearer to their students about the learning outcome expectations for their courses. Instructors will be able to take these tools to their desktops and write effective learning objectives that make a difference in the teaching and learning in their classroom environment. Registration is required. For more information and to register please click here.

  When: September 18, 2008 12;15pm - 1:30pm Where: Tempe campus Disovery Hall Room 212

  
  

• The Learning Cycle II: Designing Activities for Enhanced Learning

  This is part two of the Learning Cycle series and builds on information learned about writing effective learning objectives. In this workshop we will discover strategies and techniques for making learning visible in the classroom environment. Models of learning activities will be introduced enabling instructors to select learning activities meaningful to their discipline and classroom environment. Ideas for learning activities and resources will be identified. Registration is required. For more information and to register please click here.

  When: September 25, 2008 12:15pm - 1:30pm Where: Tempe campus Discovery Hall Room 212

  
  

• The Learning Cycle III: Ways of Assessing Student Learning Outcomes

  This is part three of the Learning Cycle series and builds on prior knowledge of writing learning objectives and designing learning activities. In this workshop we will explore alternate ways of assessing. We will discuss strategies for using multiple measures to assess whether learning outcomes are being met and to what degree. There are assessments that are not multiple choice exams and essay questions! Registration is required. For more information and to register please click here.

  When: October 2, 2008 12:15pm - 1:30pm Where: Tempe campus Discovery Hall Room 212

  
  

• Classroom Assessment Techniques: One Minute Paper, Muddiest Point

  The Minute Paper is a technique that provides and quick and simple way to collect feedback on student learning. It gives students and instructors an opportunity to see if what is being taught is actually being learned. The Muddiest Point is a similar technique designed to discover what is most confusing about a lesson or topic, giving the instructor the opportunity to clarify main points for enhanced student learning. Registration is required. For more information and to register please click here.

  When: October 13, 2008 12:15pm - 1:30pm Where: Tempe campus Discovery Hall Room 212

  
  

• Classroom Assessment Techniques: The Pro/Con Grid/ The One Sentence Summary

  This assessment technique turns the routine pro con listing of information for decision making into a classroom assessment exercise. The instructor gains insights into what the student views as pros and cons and affords the students the exercise in recognizing alternative views. The One Sentence Summary is an assessment exercise devised to determine how completely and concisely a student can summarize large amounts of information. Registration is required. For more information and to register please click here.

  When: October 20, 2008 12:15pm - 1:30pm Where: Tempe campus Discovery Hall Room 212

  
  

• Classroom Assessment Techniques: Concept Mapping & Directed Paraphrasing

  Concept maps are drawings designed to reveal the connections students are making between major concepts presented in class and other related concepts. This assessment technique provides the instructor with an observable record of how the student is thinking about learning. Instructors using this technique can gain a broader view of how the student is processing new learning and can visualize growth and depth of understanding. Directed Paraphrasing is a technique that involves translation skills of technical information into understandable language. It affords students practice in writing while giving instructors insights on how students are summarizing important concepts and their ability to restate factual information. Registration is required. For more information and to register please click here.

  When: October 27, 2008 12:15pm - 1:30pm Where: Tempe campus Discovery Hall Room 212

  
  

• Getting Students to Read

  Many students “get by” without actually reading the assigned course readings. Come and find out what the barriers are to reading (both student and teacher created) and how to create learning activities that encourage students to read more for your class! You will leave with easy to implement strategies to use immediately. Registration is required. For more information and to register please click here.

  When: August 18, 2008 9:15am - 10:40am Where: Tempe campus Lattie F. Coor Hall Room L1-14 Lower Level

  
  

• Engaging All Learners

  Your classroom at ASU will have students with many different learning styles, from many ethnic and religious backgrounds, and with very differing world views, especially when it comes to the process of learning. This workshop will help you think through assignments that will draw upon these strengths. Registration is required. For more information and to register please click here.

  When: August 18, 2008 3:05pm - 4:20pm Where: Tempe campus Lattie F. Coor Hall Room L1-38 Lower Level