Active Learning Classrooms

Instructional Technology Support Services (ITSS)

Leslie KennedyDirector, ITSS

ITSS Services @ CSULB

Learning Management System

Instructional tech tools – clickers, web conferencing, lecture capture, etc.

Workshops and one-on-one training

University classrooms

University help desk

Largest computer lab in CSU

Multimedia development and streaming media

CSULB mobile app

A Vision of Students Today (Wesch, 2007)

New Horizon Report 2012New Media Consortium (NMC)

Key trends:

3. The world of work is increasingly collaborative, driving changes in the way student projects are structured.

5. Education paradigms are shifting to include online learning, hybrid learning and collaborative models.

6. There is a new emphasis in the classroom on more challenge-based and active learning.

The Future of Higher Education American Council on Education (ACE) Report 2012

Technology as a force for change

interactivity

personalization

collaboration

Engaging students in

real-life situational experiences

convey concepts

promote learning

develop lifelong skills

Some examples of new approaches include:

replacing lecture-based classes with project-based learning

stimulates collaboration, teamwork, communication and problem solving;

enabling students to view a lecture before class and then using class time for interaction and group discussion; or

offering online learning and hybrid classes.

The Future of Higher Education American Council on Education (ACE) Report 2012

Active Learning Classroom @ CSULB

Problem-based learning

Team-based learning

Active learning

Interactive learning

Thank youleslie.kennedy@csulb.edu