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Trades and lifelong learning

July 4, 2022Posted by Kat_In_A_HatBlog, Collaboration, Learning Experience DesignApprenticeship, blog, community, critical thinking, learning, problem solving, teamwork & collaboration, trades

The idea of a career in the trades often takes a backseat in the minds of students considering their next steps.

Self-directed learning

December 4, 2021Posted by Kat_In_A_HatAssessment, Blog, Learning Experience Design, Online Learningblog, communication, critical thinking, learning, learning & development, problem solving, self-assessment, Self-Directed Learning, Students, Teaching

Turning to self-regulated and self-directed learning theories can help you encourage your students to grow beyond the “just-tell-me-the-right-answer” mindset.

A creative approach to student assessments amid the pandemic

December 23, 2020Posted by ctliadminAssessment, Blog, Learning Experience Design, Online LearningAdjusting to Remote Learning, assessment, formative assessment, online learning, problem solving, summative assessment, testing for success

Learn how to adapt assessments to an online world, encouraging honesty and inclusivity.

Digital whiteboards

October 1, 2020Posted by ctliadminBlog, Delivering Content, Educational Technology, Online Learningcommunication, course development, critical thinking, design thinking, problem solving, teamwork & collaboration

Whiteboards can be used to enhance the learning experience by engaging learners, assessing learning, and creating interactive lessons.

Three-way pitch

September 17, 2020Posted by ctliadminActivity, Teaching Toolkitcommunication, innovation, problem solving, Three-way pitch

Bringing people together to make better decisions.

Adjusting to remote learning

September 17, 2020Posted by ctliadmineLearning CafeAdjusting to Remote Learning, career & personal development, critical thinking, innovation, learning toolkit, one-pager, problem solving, teamwork & collaboration

Quick study tips for adjusting to remote learning.

Discussion techniques: 5 analysis and critical thinking lecture supplements

September 17, 2020Posted by ctliadminActivity, Teaching Toolkitcritical thinking, innovation, problem solving

These five techniques are quick and easy to use alongside lectures, allowing learners to exercise core competencies in that context.

Making virtual meetings accessible: The benefits of live captioning

September 17, 2020Posted by ctliadminTeaching Toolkit, Tutorialauditory learning, communication, global citizenship, live captioning, problem solving, UDL, visual learning

Live captioning (an optional feature in Microsoft Office Teams) provides real-time speech-to-text of the information being communicated.

Making Canvas images more accessible: The benefits of alt text

September 10, 2020Posted by ctliadminTeaching Toolkit, Tutorialglobal citizenship, problem solving

Increase the accessibility of your Canvas content by adding ALT Text (alternative text) to images to support learners who are blind or visually impaired.

Post-It app

September 9, 2020Posted by ctliadminTeaching Toolkit, Toolcritical thinking, Post-It App, problem solving, teamwork & collaboration

Capture your brainstorming sessions more efficiently using the Post-it app.