Renee Shaffer

Location: south carolina

About me

I am a career educator (27+ years) in higher education at the university and career college level. I love helping colleagues put the pieces together to learn how to be the best instructor/educator possible.

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Instructor Attitudes

Merle, Yes, the instructor must be participatory. Often instructors think that they can put their materials online and just sit back and watch what happens. Not a good plan. Renee Shaffer

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Changes in Higher Education

Merle, Great news. Glad to have you aboard the student-centered learning "train"! Renee Shaffer

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Cognitive Disabilities

Virginia, I think that it is a good idea to make sure that everyone in the class knows about the office of disabiliy services, etc. You can add an announcement about it or have a segment of the class introductions giving directions, etc. That way those that need it will know about it without putting anyone on the spot. Renee Shaffer

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Critical Thinking Assignment

Antoine, It always is surprising that students do not really know what it means to critically think. We need to teach them! Renee Shaffer

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Active Learning Technologies

Antoine, Prezi is another good tool to use. Renee Shaffer

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Changes in Higher Education

Jeanette, We never actually know how the students will react do we? Renee Shaffer

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Fun Critical Thinking Assignments

Michael, Sounds like a great plan of action and one that students should relish. They can see problem solving in their own lives and really begin to ask the important questions. Renee Shaffer

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Online Technologies

Michael, I really like the idea of having students do a 1 minute presentation on a topic. Thanks. Renee Shaffer

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Changes in Higher Education

Michael, Sometimes it is hard to do the facilitating but in the end, it is all worth it! Renee Shaffer

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Accessible Hardware

Michael, It has gotten better throughout the years! Renee Shaffer

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