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Active Learning Classrooms
Jun. 10, 2010—by Derek Bruff, adapted from a 2018 Agile Learning blog post Active learning classrooms (ALCs) were identified as a top strategic technology in EDUCAUSE’s 2017 survey of higher education information technology leaders. It was the first time ALCs made the top ten, and they entered the list at #1. This teaching guide provides a brief...
Learning Styles
Jun. 10, 2010—by Nancy Chick Print Version Cite this guide: Chick, N. (2010). Learning Styles. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Retrieved [todaysdate] from https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/learning-styles-preferences/. What are Learning Styles? Caution! Why Are They So Popular? Now What? What are Learning Styles? The term learning styles is widely used to describe how learners gather, sift through, interpret, organize, come to...
Visual Thinking
Jun. 10, 2010—by Maria Ebner & Derek Bruff Visual Thinking Cite this guide: Ebner, M. & Bruff, D. (2010). Visual Thinking. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Retrieved [todaysdate] from https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/visual-thinking/. Introduction Images as Metaphors Images as Stories Schematic Diagrams Data Visualization More Resources Notes from March 2010 Workshop Introduction Our brains are wired to rapidly make...
Engaging Students with Images Using VisualsSpeak
May. 17, 2010—[This is a guest post by Kate O’Doherty, graduate student in psychology & human development and 2010-2011 CFT Teaching Affiliate. We welcome contributions to the CFT blog by others in the Vanderbilt teaching community!] I consider myself pretty familiar with the typical classroom tools. PowerPoint? I’ve got it down-even those custom animations. Video? Sure, I...
New CFT Guide on Integrating Visual Thinking in Your Teaching
May. 6, 2010—Leveraging resources collected for a March 2010 workshop on visual thinking, the CFT has put together a guide on integrating visual thinking tools in your teaching. The guide describes ways to use images as metaphors and as stories, resources on digital storytelling and visual literacy, uses of schematic diagrams like timelines and concept maps, tools...
Expanded CFT Teaching Guide on Lecturing – Basics, Visuals, Interaction
Apr. 30, 2010—Leveraging resources collected for a spring 2010 workshop on engaging students in large lecture courses, the CFT has expanded its teaching guide on lecturing to include advice on the “basics” of effective learning, suggestions for PowerPoint slides and other visual elements of lectures, and strategies for fostering student engagement and interaction during lectures. Here’s an...
Highlights from This Week’s Workshop on Visual Thinking
Mar. 19, 2010—On Wednesday of this week, the CFT held a workshop titled “Show and Tell: Ideas for Integrating Visual Thinking in Your Teaching.” During the workshop, graphic facilitator Peter Durand of Alphachimp Studio captured the presentation and discussion on a virtual white board. See his very visual notes below to learn about some of the ideas...
Three Steps for Integrating In- and Out-of-Class Learning Experiences
Feb. 24, 2010—At yesterday’s Junior Faculty Teaching Series workshop, “More than 150 Minutes a Week: Integrating In- and Out-of-Class Learning,” CFT assistant director Derek Bruff shared three steps instructors can take to be more intentional about directing their students’ in- and out-of-class learning. Each step is a question instructors might ask as they design their courses: What...
ShareFest: A Showcase of Emerging Communication Strategies – Today at 4pm
Apr. 9, 2014—ShareFest is a showcase of emerging communication strategies scheduled for 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. today at the First Amendment Center, with a reception following. Expect a fast moving, interactive format featuring a variety of innovative communications strategies used on campus. Speakers and topics include: Derek Bruff, Director, Center for Teaching – Visual Learning Victoria Greene,...
Syllabus Design
Apr. 5, 2014—by Jessica Riviere, Danielle Picard, and Richard Coble1 Print Version Cite this guide: Riviere, J., Picard, D., & Coble, R. (2014). Syllabus Design. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Retrieved [todaysdate] https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/syllabus-design/. What does a syllabus contain? || How does tone affect learners? || What are examples of policies and resources I can use? ||...