What is it? H5P allows instructors to embed interactive elements into their Moodle sites. Some examples include: A full list of all H5P objects can be found at H5P’s website. What are the benefits? H5P adds an interactive active learning element to what might otherwise be passive forms of learning: reading a book or watching […]
What is it? A backchannel exists in contrast to a frontchannel. The frontchannel is discussion managed by an instructor, while a backchannel comprises the unmanaged notes and whispers students may use in class. Digital backchannels are a compromise between these two modalities. They are supervised by the instructor, but may run in parallel with a […]
What is it? Exam wrappers are exam-adjacent activities that are intended to promote student reflection on their learning processes and improve their metacognition. Exam wrappers can be administered before and/or after a test. Typical questions on an exam wrapper might be: What strategies did you use to prepare for the test? How effective were those […]
What is it? Instructors whose subjects include long, multi-step calculations often hear students ask: “How did you know to do that?” While they’re usually able to solve the individual steps, the twists and turns of the journey often elude them, especially when they need to draw on concepts from different parts of the course to […]