Monthly Archives: February 2012

Instructors are encouraged to gather feedback from their students mid-way through the course or even earlier in order to assess how the students are feeling about their learning opportunities, the course materials, the instructional decisions, etc. This allows the instructor … Continue reading →

This video from the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning is an excellent example of monitoring student understanding. Getting feedback from students during a lecture allows teachers to estimate the degree to which concepts have been grasped. If many … Continue reading →

“Tools for Excellence” (brochures produced by the Centre for Teaching and Learning. Professors use POP quizzes for a number of reasons. When students habitually arrive late for early morning classes, the POP quiz is a way of ensuring attendance. Some … Continue reading →

by Kristen Kuchar College is one of the most exciting, memorable times in a person’s life. There are many reasons to attend college, as it allows one to gain an education, discover new passions, and meet lifelong friends. College can also … Continue reading →

Attention to all UBCO students, faculty, and staff who use the open-source statistical software “R”, or who wish to learn how to use “R”: the inaugural meeting of the UBCO R users group will be held Tuesday February 28th ROOM … Continue reading →