Last week I taught 7 RCM 300 information literacy classes. In the last session, a colleague of mine performed a peer evaluation of my instruction.
One of the techniques that I use continuously in my courses is group work, of which there was no shortage in this particular class.
Immediately following the class, my colleague offered me a brilliant suggestion stating that she uses similar active learning techniques in her instruction. She recommended that I start each class, that has a group work component in the instruction, with a brief meet-n-greet ice breaker. Having students briefly introduce themselves to the people sitting next to them and offer one tidbit of previously unknown information benefits the class discussion in two ways: first, it avoids awkwardness at being forced to answer questions in a group situation and second, it sets up the expectation that students will be expected to contribute throughout the class.
I love this idea! This ice breaker will be an excellent addition this activity will make to future instructional sessions.
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