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Enhancing students鈥� agency and engagement in learning through retrieval practice

In response to students鈥� lack of essential studying strategies, we aimed to foster students鈥� ability to study effectively, enhancing their course engagement. One learning strategy explored was retrieval practice. We will showcase evidence-based examples of retrieval practice implemented in our classes to support students鈥� ability to recall previously learned material.

Positive impacts of tone in course outlines

Ever thought about the positive impacts of tone in course outlines or where in a course outline tone is most likely to have an impact on student perceptions of the course? Research shows a course outline written in a warm, friendly style can enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Quick quiz: Class preparedness

Test your knowledge of strategies to help ensure students come to class prepared to engage in learning.

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Feedback strategies: Engaging students in dialogue - Part 2: Submitting interactive cover sheets

Part 2: Submitting interactive cover sheets

Attending to microaggressions in the classroom

Have you or your students experienced a microaggression in class? While it may only take a moment for a microaggression to occur, its impact can last longer. Join us for an introduction鈥痶o microaggressions and strategies for attending to them鈥痓efore, during, and after they occur, to better support students鈥� full engagement in their learning.

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Course Design Workshop

Would you like to (re)design one of your courses and enhance your teaching skills? In this hands-on workshop, we will discuss learning-centered course design principles and support you with developing an in-depth Course Plan, which you can use to help prepare your course outline. This is a great opportunity to exchange feedback among peers to improve course design and teaching approaches.

Promoting student interaction and engagement

Keep your courses interactive and engaging using 星空真人鈥檚 learning technologies. This interactive webinar will present suggestions on how to keep your students actively learning while connecting with peers and instructors in a meaningful way.

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Managing your course in myCourses

Curious about how myCourses can help you stay connected with your students and keep them engaged? Join us for this webinar that will highlight the different tools and strategies to help you manage your course, communicate expectations, and help your students succeed.

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Measuring engagement in online learning

Instructors often rely on perceived engagement (e.g., 鈥渞eading the room鈥�) to adapt their teaching strategies, but what each instructor understands by engagement varies. When teaching online, it becomes important to be more precise about what is being assessed. This blog post discusses various engagement parameters and reviews examples of how they could be used to measure engagement.

Quick quiz: Mid-course evaluations

Mid-course evaluations can engage students in their learning experience by showing them their perspectives matter. Take this quick quiz to learn when and how to ask for students' feedback.

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Book a one-on-one consultation

Are you curious about 星空真人鈥檚 technologies for promoting engagement in your course? Whether you鈥檙e exploring 星空真人鈥檚 learning technologies or need help with specific tools like Vevox, Perusall, or Mural, we鈥檝e got you covered! Book a one-on-one consultation with a Learning Technology Consultant to get individual support to enhance student engagement.

Getting started with Polling @ 星空真人鈥檚 new platform: Vevox!

Interested in using polling to enhance student engagement? This interactive webinar will introduce you to Vevox, Polling @ 星空真人鈥檚 new platform. Explore various polling question types, learn how to use them effectively, and experience interactive features that can boost participation in your lectures.

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Explore Indigenous teaching strategies

Have you ever thought about engaging students in learning by integrating land-based pedagogy? Or working with Elders and Knowledge Keepers? Or making space for storytelling in the university setting? Explore strategies for incorporating Indigenous content and ways of knowing into students鈥� learning experiences in the classroom and beyond.

Quick quiz: Engagement through social annotation

Have you ever thought about implementing a learning activity that can foster deep learning while simultaneously helping to build community among your students? Take this quick quiz to learn about one such strategy; then, reflect on how you might use the strategy with your students.

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Designing assessment tasks to engage students in learning

Assessment tasks give students the opportunity to demonstrate what they know, value, or can do. Therefore, a focus on assessment design has the potential to have a meaningful impact on student learning and motivating students to learn! Check out examples of assessment strategies 星空真人 instructors have used to engage their students in learning.