Are you looking for a new way for students to effectively communicate their research? Elizabeth Fife, Viterbi School of Engineering, describes how the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presentation format challenges students to share their research in a concise and engaging manner and prepares them for future academic presentations, conferences, and job interviews. Find out how in the latest What a Great Teaching Idea.
Antonio Elefano, Professor (Teaching) of Writing, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, uses oral advocacy assignments to engage students in critical thinking and questioning.
Mellissa Withers, Associate Professor at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, Department of Population and Public Health Sciences uses retrieval activities to help students recall information in her courses.
Miriam Burgos, Professor of Clinical Marketing at USC’s Marshall School of Business, uses breakout groups to provide students with opportunities to engage with course content to support deep learning.
Pragna Patel, Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, uses sketching activities to help students develop critical thinking skills in her courses and beyond.
Victor Fazio, Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at USC’s Bovard College, uses elevator pitch assignments to help students effectively crystalize and communicate their thoughts about big ideas.
Daryl Davies, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at USC’s Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, discusses motivating students with relevancy and passion.
Kendra Walther, Associate Professor of Technology Practice in USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering, discusses “POGIL”, a group instructional strategy grounded in research about how students learn.
Matthew Manos, Associate Professor of Practice, Design Strategy at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy challenges students to consider ethical implications.
Min-Kyoung Rhee, Instructional Assistant Professor at USC’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, discusses ways to make students feel comfortable expressing their voices and to provide opportunities to apply the knowledge they learned in class to real-life situations.
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