We define collaborative learning as learning that involves students working together toward a common goal, including group learning, team learning, etc.
A safe learning environment is free of threat of emotional or psychological harm and allows students to risk exploring difficult issues and express their views honestly. Read more about How to Ensure a Safe, Inclusive Classroom Environment
UNT’s top priority is student success. Read more about “Succeed at UNT”: Tips for Faculty
Creating an inviting and supportive course climate can go a long way toward setting the stage for student learning and student retention. Read more about Motivating Online Students to Learn
Because of the nature of the online course, communication becomes especially important, and a clearly outlined communication plan can help improve student attitudes, as well as demonstrate thoughtful preparation. Read more about Managing Your Online Course Through Communication
Working in groups is possibly one of the most difficult aspects of a learning situation, and it is something that many students (and instructors!) can be resistant to. Read more about Managing Student Groups in the Online Course
We have talked about the importance of creating connection in the online course. In this article, we take the notion of connection in the online course with suggested activities and tools for enhancing community in the online course. Read more about Enhancing Community in the Online Course
The absence of physical peer presence and direct sensory feedback often creates uncertainty and insecurity in online learners. Read more about Creating Connection in the Online Course
In a learner-centered approach to teaching, the purpose of teaching is to not to direct l Read more about How to Facilitate Learning
Taking charge of learning in a learner-centered classroom requires instructors to shift their mindset from being in charge of student learning to students being in charge of their learning. Read more about More Tips for Promoting Student Responsibility in Learning
Experiential learning is “learning by doing” that promotes active, engaged learning. The following article sheds further light on what constitutes experiential learning. Read more about Components of Experiential Learning
