Facilitating Collaborative Learning using Peer Instruction & Polling Tools
CATE Teaching Tidbits Workshops - Spring 2023
March 29, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Virtual Event
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Peer instruction is a form of collaborative learning where students engage with core course concepts and then explain those concepts to one another. In order to be effective, peer instruction must be thoughtfully planned and executed by the instructor. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore research-based tips and ideas for achieving the full benefit of peer instruction. Effective use of student response systems will be discussed as a means to achieve student engagement and deep learning.
After participating in this online workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify how to integrate Peer Instruction in to your teaching approach.
- Describe the elements of effective conceptual peer instruction questions.
- Discuss the types of in-class or pre-class activities that can be used with peer instruction.
Workshop materials include slides and handouts provided during the workshop. Please note that you must be logged into your UIC Google account to access these materials.
EVENT LEAD: Tom Okon, tjokon@uic.edu
Inclusivity & Accessibility Information: UIC is committed to full inclusion and participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of university life. CATE’s online events are delivered through Zoom and may include breakout rooms and group discussion. CATE’s in-person events typically involve a combination of presentation and discussion-based activities. We welcome ASL interpreters, note-takers, and accompanying assistants to all CATE events. If you have questions about access, such as parking or building layouts, or wish to request accommodations for our programming, such as real-time captioning (CART), ASL services, or obtaining event materials in alternative formats, please contact the event lead, Tom Okon, tjokon@uic.edu.
Date posted
Jan 5, 2023
Date updated
Jan 26, 2023