Tremayne Simpson

Karine,

I agree. I often implement course assignments that are a little "ambiguous", in regards to the guidelines and methods for completion. The "ambiguity" provides the students to use their creativity to deliver the desired learning objective and enables them to "think outside of the box". I find that this works well with most collaborative assignments...just give them an outline and let them add the detail.

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Karine Cha

I also like to have my students think outside the box. Bringing in different hands on activities helps the students as well. Sometimes the students get so use to doing the same routine because they get comfortable but introducing new things to the students will get them to be more engaged.

Tremayne Simpson

Olga,

I agree. Establishing limitations for students can prove to be discouraging for them. I have found that it is more effective to teach them about available resources and to show them the convenience in researching with our online databases.

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Olga Chernyak

I encourage students to think outside of box when it comes to finding any research articles and scholarly publications. I encourage them to use library database but never limit them to it.

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John,

I also encourage my students to share information with their classmates, anytime they are able to find an interesting form of technology or supplement to the course. In fact, I have place a standing forum post (on the student portal) for students to share current, class-related events or interesting finds with their classmates.

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John Crowley

Every so often a student brings a new way of looking at something. I always let them know I'm glad they did and let the class know also.

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Faylee,

Whenever a student is able to assist the teacher, it provides them with a positive sense of empowerment. However, it is important that instructors do not become too reliant on student assistance, because it could impact credibility.

Tremayne Simpson