“Active learning focuses on how students learn, not just on what they learn.” (Getting started with Active Learning, Cambridge International Education Teaching and Learning Team, 2020). It is a process where students are encouraged to actively participate in gaining a
Online Collaboration and Active Learning
The Principles of Course Design for Hybrid Learning toolkit was launched in June 2020 with the aim to contextualise the Hybrid Learning model to the nature of your subject discipline. Further information about the toolkit, as well as a link
Engineering Mathematics Classroom – Teaching using Desmos Software
Engineering Mathematics (ENG 1005-N) is a core first year module for all first year Engineering students. The cohort is usually large consisting of about 200 students. The module deals with the concepts of functions and calculus to help seal the foundations for the engineering modules.
The module is taught using lectures and tutorial sessions in GPT rooms and typically includes demonstration of mathematical problems on the white board or using the visualiser. This was accompanied by the students trying out tutorial exercises on paper.