Learning Insights

The value of storytelling in learning

Learning has a lot to do with storytelling: instructors tell students stories to pique their intere…

Using your discussion board effectively: asking students questions that promote practice and reflection

Students learn by doing and by reflecting on what they have learned. Including elements of practice…

Engaging learners through decision-making, challenges, and teamwork

For learners: learning through telling

We don't always know what we know. In fact, we are fairly bad at judging what we know and what we u…

For learners: collaboration is the key to your success

On the importance of practicing teamwork

For learners: how to remember what you learn

How do we remember things for the long term? It turns out that techniques designed to help you in t…