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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Critical Thinking Assignment

Stephen, This is definitely a skill set that employers are asking for in their employees. So, it is a great thing for them to practice in your courses. Renee Shaffer

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Read, Reflect, Display, Do.

Stephen, Oh, this is a great idea. It puts them on the spot but as we all know, you never really know your topic until you can teach it or explain to someone else. Renee Shaffer

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Online Technologies

Stephen, That is great that your in-house software is constantly upgraded. That is such a bonus for instructors. Renee Shaffer

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Active Learning Technologies

Dania, Cool. I started my ancestry search just last week so this is really timely. Renee Shaffer

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Critical Thinking Assignment

Kristina, It would also be wise to educate the students as to what exactly is critical thinking. I am finding more and more students have literally no idea what that really means. Renee Shaffer

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Active Learning Technologies

Kristina, Yes, I love smarthistory.org. I could look at it everyday, if I had the time! Renee Shaffer

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Changes in Higher Education

Kristina, I agree that for most students the teacher-centered model does not motivate them, but it does for some. Having a little diversity it delivery and modeling can meet the needs of all. Renee Shaffer

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Accessible Hardware

Michael, Oh, I bet that you are busy nowadays with the growth in gaming and animation in higher education! Renee Shaffer

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Course Accessibility

Kevin , The more diversity that you can bring to the course, the better the communication will be. Renee Shaffer

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Twenty-first Century Learners

Annette, How true. But it is very difficult to keep up with technology as it keeps developing faster and faster. Renee Shaffer

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