Book description
What the latest science of learning tells us about inspiring, effective, and inclusive teaching at the college level. College instruction is stuck in the past. If a time traveler from a century ago arrived on today's campuses, they would recognize only too well the listlessness of the lecture hall and the awkward silence of the seminar room. Yet we know how to do better. Cathy N. Davidson and Christina Katopodis, two of the world's foremost innovators in higher education, turn to the latest research and methods to show how teachers at every kind of institution can help students become independent, creative, and active learners. The New College Classroom helps instructors in all disciplines create an environment that is truly conducive to learning. Davidson and Katopodis translate cutting-edge research in learning science and pedagogy into ready-to-use strategies to incorporate into any course. These empirically driven, classroom-tested techniques of active learning--from the participatory syllabus and ungrading to grab-and-go activities for every day of the term--have achieved impressive results at community colleges and research universities, on campus, online, and in hybrid settings. Extensive evidence shows that active-learning tools are more effective than conventional methods of instruction. Davidson and Katopodis explain how and why their approach works and provide detailed case studies of educators successfully applying active-learning techniques in their courses every day, ensuring that their students are better prepared for the world after college.
About the Author
Cathy N. Davidson has published more than twenty books, including The New Education and Now You See It. She is the Senior Advisor on Transformation to the Chancellor at the City University of New York and a Distinguished Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center. She served on the National Council on the Humanities and has twice keynoted the Nobel Prize Forum on the Future of Education.
Wrangler Jim
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PixelPioneer
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The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! Audiobooks on this app have made studying and learning a more enjoyable process. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch.
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Easy Street
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Apex
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Instant Star
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback.
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Flash
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Crumb Cake
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ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable. Finally, an app that values usability – navigating and listening is a breeze! ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience