CTL CONNECTION CONNECTING THE DOTS IN LEARNING

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July 2016
Connecting the Dots in Learning

HOW CAN QUESTIONS HELP ENGAGE LEARNERS AND PROMOTE CRITICAL

THINKING?

Dr. Marcus was highlighted for CTL's month.

first ever Connection Spotlight. The
Connection Spotlight is meant to
showcase an instructional strategy
used to make new connections in
learning in the classroom. Dr.
Marcus was selected by CTL based
on feedback from students and staf
for creating a learning environment
full of rich questions and feedback.
One of the ways Dr. Marcus provides
clarity and enriches discussion is
through Poll Everywhere. He polls
multiple times during lectures, waits
45 secs to 60 secs when he asks a
question, and provides
opportunities for class discussion to
apply learning during the lecture.
Dr. Marcus uses the formative data
collected during class to provide
feedback or make instructional
changes during the lecture. When
you see Dr. Marcus, give him a high
five for connecting others this

IN THIS ISSUE
Dr. Noah Marcus Assistant Professor

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1. CTL Connection Spotlight page 1

2. Questioning Strategies Page 2
3. What is new in CTL? Page 2

What Kinds of Questi

Encourage Student
Interaction?
by

Kerry Gregoryk
Watch the 20 minute
mentor video to answer
the question about
what kinds of questions

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encourage student
interaction.

A good question does its best work in

that space after its asked and before its
answered. (Weimer, 2014).

CTL Connection Spotlight

by

Allie Gardner

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Interaction?

Questions
Encourage

WHAT IS NEW IN CTL?

by

Allie Gardner

CTL is here to assist all learners and educators. We want to ensure we provide the most up-to-date a