Active Learning Strategies
Which ALS asks students to look through their notebooks to refresh on information from lecture?
Note Review
What is the CLT where a group is broken down into smaller groups/
Clusters
What is it called when we answer a students question with another question?
Redirecting questions
How many SI mentors do we have?
10
What is the name of our beautiful lake on campus?
Lake Laverne
Which ALS asks students to solve problem together and then explain to the rest of the class how they did it, almost as if they were teaching it themselves?
Peer Lessons
What is the CLT where everyone shares input (which might require some encouragement from the SI Leader to do)?
Group Discussion
What are questions we ask to make sure students fully grasp the concept?
Check for Understanding questions
How many courses do we offer SI for? (may guess within 5)
37
What is the name of the kicker who secured the CyHawk game for us earlier this month?
Kyle Konrardy
Which ALS starts with 1-2 words in the middle of the board, and then asks students to draw lines and connect more ideas off of that?
Concept Map
What is the CLT where you ask students to discuss with someone next to them?
Turn to your Partner (aka TTYP)
What is a phrase we should never say in SI sessions? (hint: it may be to you, but not everyone else).
"This is easy." (or simple, or basic, etc)
How many accreditated SI programs are there in the state of Iowa?
One! (That's us)
When was ISU established? (within 10 years)
1858
Which ALS involves using a chart where students fill out what they are confident in, what they are struggling with, and then finally what they gained in knowledge by the end of the session?
KWL Chart
What is the CLT where partners are given time to think to themselves, then discuss, and then share with the group?
Think, Pair, Share
Instead of "do you have any questions," what should we say?
"What questions do you have?"
Who is the SI Hall of Fame named after?
Sydney Sales
What is the oldest building on ISU's campus?
The Farm House (built in 1860)
What ALS involves creating a guide in how to solve a certain problem step?
Summarize the Procedure/Steps
Which CLT involves dividing students into groups, assigning each group to be an "expert" group, and then mixing the groups up to have "experts" teach the other?
Jigsaw
How long should wait time be?
15-20 seconds
When was the SI program started at Iowa State?
1992 (according to the Iowa State Daily)
How large is ISU's campus? (within 100 acres)
1,813 acres