Course Design

Death of a Traditional Lecture

The conventional format of a faculty member positioned in front of a classroom using visual enhancement (e.g., chalkboard, transparency, PowerPoint, etc.) has been on life

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Japanese castle and snowy Fuji mountain peak illustration

Pecha Kucha is the Answer

As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning.  Two decades of detailed slide presentations have

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Students conduct research in lab with instructor

Engaging Students in Research

Students’ experiences in higher education goes far beyond the curriculum in their programs. Beyond the classroom walls there are extra-curricular and social activities and numerous

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