…the big picture and observe the dynamics taking place. Trust (and build student trust) in the process of uncertainty and debate, without aiming for artificial consensus. Throughout history, religion has…
…around a set of activities and content first (forward design), and then try to connect those activities to learning goals of their course. Often this is a forced fit, artificial…
…like to start out with a script, but this can feel artificial. Sometimes a brief outline taped next to your webcam is all you need to stay on track without…
…where the test functions to differentiate those who’ve mastered the material from those who haven’t. There are aspects of the typical exam scenario that tend to be rather artificial. How…
…contained in pharmacology courses. Perhaps the instructor could refer to a current ad featuring the creator of an artificial heart, who promotes a cholesterol-reducing drug. The good doctor-scientist is a…
…about the importance of giving students the opportunities to evaluate, make decisions and act on the problem or situation presented to them within relevant contexts and without artificial hints or…
…to hear my voice and see my body language it helps remove the artificial presence that distance courses can create. According to Kember (1995), “Even a few friendly words can…
…me that they find incentives an artificial construct when they are applied to speaking in class. Small incentives can have a place. Let me offer one example. My general view…
