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.
Eugenia Mora-Flores, Professor of Clinical Education, with Distinction, Assistant Dean of Teacher Education, Rossier School of Education, uses a collaborative visual summary activity at the end of a unit of study to assess learning in her courses.
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.
Matthew Manos, Associate Professor of Practice, Design Strategy at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy challenges students to consider ethical implications.
Artineh Samkian, Associate Professor of Clinical Education in USC’s Rossier School of Education engages students in course content by soliciting feedback and checking in on discussion agreements.
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