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Brad Sousa is an industry expert on visual and unified collaboration, digital media and enterprise solutions. He often speaks about technology trends, strategies and best practices at technology-focussed events, including InfoComm, and serves at CTO at AVI Systems.
Jeff Day is the founder of North of 10 Advisors, a Detroit-based a consulting agency, and serves as chairman of the AVIXA Board of Directors. He has worked in key leadership roles at prominent technology companies, including BlueWater Technologies and Cisco.
How to Jump-Start Modern Learning Environments at Universities
Culture is reinforced by staying consistent
An active learning approach fosters a stronger platform for learning, benefiting both students and instructors. Stay with it to create a culture around active learning in the classroom.
Set educational goals first
Identify core learning targets and decide what practices will best assist students in reaching those goals. Examples include creating activities with different purposes like cooperative learning and critical-thinking motivators.
Design a classroom that's fit for modern learning
Consider what technology will work best in the available space. Software solutions can give students tools to participate throughout the class and provide real-time feedback. Hardware solutions can significantly enhance an active learning space.
Provide the right training resources and opportunities for instructors
Give instructors opportunities to discuss and share strategies for implementing ALC strategies. Faculty need time to adopt strategies that work for specific content.
