Teaching Methods

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Why Does the Wind Blow? Inquiry and Interactivity in Prof. Donna Charlevoix's ATMOS 100

Professor Charlevoix of Atmospheric Sciences has been integrating computer-based inquiry learning exercises into her introductory atmospheric science classes. More...

Undergrads Research and Publish Through the Ethnography of the University Initiative

Nancy Abelmann explains to EdTech about the Ethnography of the University Project, a cross campus teaching initiative where undergraduates are the experts. More...

Inquiry and Problem-Based Learning in the Online Environment

Inquiry and problem-based exercises are becoming a regular part of the teaching arsenal for many instructors. These instructors are increasingly turning to online tools, which provide an effective means to augment inquiry and problem-based lessons by facilitating collaborative work, streamlining assessment, and providing a platform for extensive guided exploration. This section discusses how instructors can create inquiry and problem-based curricula, while also learning how to augment the lessons through online tools.

What are Inquiry and Problem-Based Learning?

Inquiry and problem-based learning are closely related methodologies that promote student exploration and discovery of course objectives and goals. More...

Using the Internet to Augment Inquiry and Problem-Based Learning

Many instructors who have integrated inquiry and problem-based learning into their teaching have found that the online environment provides an effective means to augment these assignments. More...