Every Monday, Magna Publications provides UConn faculty members with access to a 20-minute video from its “Monday Morning Mentor” presentation series. This series offers video-based programs designed to answer a specific question related to teaching and learning, delivering actionable insights in highly focused 20-minute presentations designed to fit busy schedules.
This wek’s program, “How Do I Build Community in My Classroom?” can be accessed at http://www.mondaymorningmentors.com; use the following password: build36
Community is an essential ingredient in the educational experience. Studies show that community building can increase retention, improve students’ cognitive intellectual development, and promote contributions to society. Find out why it’s important for you to know how to create community. While viewing this program, you’ll learn the
- Three ways community can assist you in flipping the classroom
- Vital support function community plays in online education
- Three assessment items shown to improve through cooperative learning
- Ways the academic environment can hamper community building
The video will be available from Monday, March 14, through Sunday, March 20, 2016.
For more information, contact: the Institute for Teaching and Learning at itl@uconn.edu.