This PowerPoint presentation addresses research on the thinking and learning processes of students and how increased knowledge of these processes can be used to structure lectures in a manner that will change the way students learn. It covers methods for course redesign, classroom assessment techniques, levels of learning and goals in general education courses. Among other things, it was found that ... Full description.

This Starting Point module is written to assist geoscience faculty who want to start using games to help them teach. It provides information on what Game-Based Learning is, why it is useful, how to make use of it and an annotated list of references and resources about Game-Based Learning. Full description.

This site from SERC explains Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT). The basic Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) format is to have students complete web-based assignments outside of class to engage them in the course material. The students submit their responses online a few hours before class begins. This allows the instructor time to review the student submissions, see if any misconceptions need to be clarified, ... Full description.

This site from SERC explains the benefits of 'Just-in-Time' teaching. JiTT increases the amount of interaction between faculty and students and has benefits for everyone involved. Students are better prepared for class, improve writing and problem solving skills, and gain a sense of ownership over their learning. Instructors get feedback faster, can eradicate any misconceptions early on, and can assess ... Full description.

This site from SERC explains how to implement the Just-in-Time Teaching method. The instructor must choose a course, determine the objective and format of JiTT questions, and carefully construct these questions. Next the instructor must design a web-based JiTT submission platform, let students know that their responses count, give one set of questions a week throughout the course, review students' ... Full description.

This site from SERC describes ConcepTests, which are conceptual multiple-choice questions that were originally designed by Eric Mazur at Harvard University for students in large physics classes. ConcepTests are generally short, and as they are multiple-choice, they are useful for immediate quantitative assessment of student understanding. It may be useful to the instructor to know how many correct ... Full description.

This site from SERC details the way that Laura Guertin at Penn State Delaware County schedules her Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) assignments, what she calls "GeoBytes." She uses JiTT in her introductory-level geoscience courses that consist of a lecture-only format. Full description.

This site from SERC describes creative methods that instructors can employ to entice students into answering Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) questions. Responses can be evaluated for accuracy or for completion. A JiTT assessment rubric example is outlined. Full description.

This site from SERC describes how the Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) technique can also be used to end a subject and review material. This type of exercise is typically called a "puzzle." Puzzles are more complex questions that require more accurate responses and are typically evaluated more rigorously. Full description.

This site from SERC features a collection of books, websites, journal articles, and presentations about Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT). Full description.