Stats and cats: Herding numbers in large classrooms
Step into Anna Fergusson’s classroom, where STATS 220: Data Technologies is more than just a course - it’s an adventure in data science.
Here we share ideas that may be relevant to your practice.
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Take a look at: THE Campus articles from our colleagues.
Step into Anna Fergusson’s classroom, where STATS 220: Data Technologies is more than just a course - it’s an adventure in data science.
Engaging students in creative exploration of German language and culture.
A Law course redesign emphasises student-centric learning, enriched with tutorials and quizzes.
Dr Gabriela Baron integrates various pedagogies, including relational, indigenous, TEL, and assessment-for-learning methodologies in DESIGN 233: Design and the Natural Environment.
Sparking student-driven learning: How Perusall transformed reading and discussions in an Asian Studies course.
Supporting greater student engagement with course readings through the use of collaborative, social reading tools.
Ideas from this case study will be useful if faced with challenges of remote teaching to large cohorts, or if you are interested in creative strategies for motivating and engaging all students.
As a whiteboarding platform, Miro helps your team go beyond brainstorming, with a wide variety of tasks that require collaboration.
Utilising Microsoft (MS) Teams to allow for large class group project delivery; to collaborate, share files, chat and call.