Designing a Student-Centered Learning EnvironmentPosted on February 20, 2015 by Cari CrumlyDesigning a student-centered classroom should be built on autonomy. It does not include or involve traditional teaching practices; rather, it is based on collaboration, project- and problem-based learning with integrated technology to allow open discussion, conversation, and debate between students. By examining how to set up the environment for successful practice of student-centered learning, invest in critical ways of appropriating teaching methods and approaches….
Teaching Theatre Acting: A Case for Student-Centered LearningPosted on November 7, 2014 by Cari Crumly<b>Teaching Theatre Acting: A Case for Student-Centered Learning</b>In the first blog, I gave you a peek into the Seminarium Elements book, <i>Pedagogy and Student-Centered Learning: Designing the right environment </i>and shared a little about the first two chapters highlighting the differences between student-and teacher-centered learning and investigating a variety of pedagogies that can and are used in the classroom. I introduced the use of theatre and creative pedagogies as highly effective methods for fostering a student-centered teaching and learning environment. Current teaching trends are seeing a rise in arts-based educational approaches, which hold promising applications to virtually all subjects. This is because the creative process is intrinsically <i>student-centered</i> and engages students in a way that fosters and develops “soft skills” necessary for every career path.
Student-Centered, Teacher-Centered, Pedagogy, OH MY!Posted on October 22, 2014 by Cari CrumlyThe field of education can engender a great number of buzzwords, such as “student–centered,” “teacher-centered,” and “pedagogy.” These are the three primary terms discussed in the Seminarium Elements book, Pedagogies for Student-Centered Learning: Online and On-Ground. Student-centered vs. teacher-centered—what does that mean? Does it mean online vs. face-to-face? Does it mean students become the teacher and the teacher becomes the student? Does it make a difference on the content/curriculum, lessons, or activities that are or will be used during instruction? What pedagogies are commonly used with student-centered learning vs. teacher-centered learning, and do any of these cross over? What do professionals in the field have to say and contribute to student-centered learning?
E-learning or Correspondence? The Fine Line.Posted on June 9, 2014 by Cari CrumlyDid you know that there is a fine line when it comes to technology based instruction known as e-learning and correspondence? What’s the difference? Either way the lesson, assignments, tests, books, etc…are sent and/or received via mail, right? Okay, okay, maybe it is electronic mail, but isn’t it still correspondence? Well, let’s look at this a little more in depth….
Active and Engaging E-Learning When You’re Limited on Technology. What Are My Options?Posted on October 11, 2013 by Cari CrumlyDespite the somewhat affordable techy options and features available in the educational market today if your school is limited on technology and attempting to stay in pace with the heavily saturated market of online/distant learning, how do you “keep up with the competition?” How do you deliver active and engaging eLearning if you are limited on technology? What exactly are your options?…