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"Discussions for Critical Thinking" - Spring 2016 Faculty In-Service

On 21 January 2016, the VHC hosted a faculty in-service on strategies to use discussions to promote critical thinking, particularly in online classes. The workshop was presented by GBC faculty members Scott A. Gavorsky, Kathy Schwandt, and Joshua…

Tags: Critical Thinking, Design, Design 2015-2017, Discussions, Faculty, In-Service, rubric, Toolkit

Combinatory Play

Kathy Schwandt's basic description: "Combinatory play is an extraordinarily easy way to generate ideas. Suppose you want to invent something new. Select 20 objects at random. You can select any objects, objects at home, objects at work, or objects…

Tags: creativity, Critical Thinking, Faculty, Play, project, synthesis, Toolkit

How to Study and the Difference Between High School and College

Discussion aimed at first-generation college attendees about the study skills necessary for college success and the differences in expectations from secondary education. View Article 7 as two-page flyer [pdf file]

Tags: Critical Thinking, Faculty, student aids, Symphony, Toolkit

What It Takes to Succeed in Geology 101

Collection of student comments from Carrie Bruno's GEO 101 class in Fall 2007, written for future students to take the course.

Tags: Critical Thinking, peer advice, Student, student aids, Symphony, Toolkit

Advice to COT 151 Students

Schwandt-Advice from COT 151 Students.pdf

Kathy Schwandt's Description: "At the end of COT 151 last semester, I asked students to provide advice to YOU, the students in this class this semester. Here’s what they recommend for you to be successful in COT 151."