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Lecture Breakers

Apr 27, 2021

082 - Dr. Carlos Goller joins us to talk about how he stays curious as an educator. He is always learning something new to improve his teaching, and he has been documenting his journey by blogging. We talk about the importance of mentoring, how his definition of active learning is changing, and how he avoids "throwaway"...


Apr 20, 2021

081 - In episode 81, Barbi shares 20 reflection prompts to encourage students to participate in class. You can use these prompts in online or in-person classes to help students connect prior knowledge and experience to the course material and to break up your lectures with reflective activities.

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Apr 13, 2021

080 - In part 2 of this conversation about student engagement techniques, Dr. Claire Howell Major shares recommendations for creating more authentic and meaningful learning experiences. She also gives us a glimpse into her lesson planning process and shares how she has adapted her approach to discussion forums to...


Apr 6, 2021

079 - In part 1 of this 2-part episode, Dr. Claire Howell Major joins us to talk about what active learning is and how it can be used to enhance student engagement. She shares teaching strategies for new instructors and ideas for educators who teach content-heavy courses. 

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