Come learn about how the Undergrad Commons works with faculty, particularly those in high-enrollment courses, to teach students information literacy skills. However, writing labs and an easy referral system are essential. We also explore methods of making writing in large sections less onerous for the instructor. This ownership can be built using combinations of oral, written, and electronic communication. This presentation will describe the communicative behaviors students enact to gain ownership and the outcomes of these behaviors.
Students generally report dissatisfying outcomes related to team learning experiences.
This presentation addresses methods teachers can use to improve cooperation and communication among team members and ways that communication enhances students' perceptions of cohesiveness, learning, and satisfaction. Participants will discuss how they can introduce various interpersonal communication activities into any classroom situation. The development of successful messages requires attention to both content and presentation. Using models of assignments and grading rubrics, we will begin to explore ways to assess student oral presentations holistically. Oral communication is routinely listed at the top of the skills that college graduates need to land a job and keep a job.