Alternative Teaching/Learning Methods Faculty Forum workshop, April 2, 2003 (Updated in April 2004)
Facilitated by Stephanie Nickerson
Included are small group learning, ungraded quizzes, student presentations and others.
Active/Cooperative Learning Arizona State University / Foundation Coalition
A comprehensive site for those who want to explore cooperative learning in depth.
Learning by Doing Richard M. Felder & Rebecca Brent, North Carolina State University (2003)
Two-and-a-half page primer on active learning
We Never Said It Would Be Easy Richard Felder, North Carolina State University (1995)
How to start using active or cooperative learning in your classroom.
Case Studies
This section includes links to advice for faculty and students on dealing with case studies, resources for obtaining case studies, and guidelines for writing cases.
Teaching Portfolio Prof. Robert F. Bruner, Darden Business School, U. of Virginia
Describes how he approaches case teaching.
Teaching with Case Studies Speaking of Teaching, Stanford University (1994)
Short introduction to case teaching
The Case Method of Teaching University of California, Santa Barbara
Essays for faculty and students. In the essay for faculty, there are some hyperlinks that connect to other excellent documents. The same is true for the essay for students.
Resources around the World
Sites from which one can order case studies, learn about workshops on teaching with cases or writing cases, and readings about discussion teaching.
Roundtable Discussion: Grading Class Participation
FEN Educator asked six experienced case discussion teachers to discuss how they grade participation. Although the discussion does focus on grading student participation, the instructors also give some insights in how they encourage class participation.
Getting Students involved in the Classroom Bergquist, W.H. & Phillips, S.R. (1975). A Handbook for Faculty Development. Cornell University.
A classic outline of the variables that affect student participation.
Classroom Structures Bergquist, W.H. & Phillips, S.R. (1975). A Handbook for Faculty Development. Cornell University.
A matrix describing classroom structures which encourage student participation.
Discussion-Based Online Teaching to Enhance Student Learning Tisha Bender. Stylus Publishing: 2003
Read Stephanie Nickerson's review of this book in the December 2003 issue of Online Classroom. (subscription information included)
Facilitating Online Learning: Effective Strategies for Moderators George Collison, Bonnie Elbaum, Sarah Haavind, & Robert Tinker
Atwood Publishing: 2000 To borrow our copy of this book, send us an e-mail.
Online Lectures: Benefits for the Virtual Classroom Alvin Wang and Michael Newlin (2001). T.H.E. Journal 29(1)
Argues that incorporating regular "chat" sessions into one's online course pays off in several ways.
CBS News
Includes links to 60 Minutes, 48 Hours and other CBS news programs.
Charlie Rose
Includes an archive of recent programs and online order form to buy tapes.
Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy
"The purpose of this site is to promote better understanding of globalization, world trade and economic development, including the forces, values, events and ideas that have shaped the present global economic system." (from the site)
A vast site, including video snippets, glossary, key events time line with links to related reports, background on the people and countries, discussion board, updates, a glossary, resources for educators and students. Link to order book and video of series.
Frontline
Includes past reports and previews of upcoming programs. Many full-length videos can be viewed free online, including The Wall Street Fix (2003), Dot Con (2002), and The Merchants of Cool (2001). To buy very recent videotapes by phone, call 1-800-645-4727.
NOW with David Brancaccio
Includes previews of what is to come, in-depth reports of recent topics (e.g., Big Media: An Overview; Corporate Scandals Update), links to the monthly schedule of programs, links to videotapes and DVDs for sale. Good search function. To buy very recent videotapes by phone, call 1-800-645-4727.
PBS
Links to all Public Broadcasting System programs. Previews shows to come. Hourly audio newscasts. Can shop for videos and DVDs online.
60 Minutes
Includes archives. Has links to videotape sales of programs from 1997-2003. Also has free online videos, and links to 60 Minutes II, 48 Hours, etc.
The News Hour with Jim Lehrer
Includes free online videos of recent (2000-on) reports, which are available one business day after broadcast. Also available in RealAudio. Has excellent search function. Includes number and address to buy recent videotapes and transcripts.
Undergraduates
Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education
The Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education were a huge sucess when they were first issued in the mid-1980s, and they have continued to be refined and used in a variety of ways since then.
