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Just in Time Teaching Techniques

Posted on October 7, 2012 by jadickin

What is JiTT? Just in Time Teaching, or JiTT, is a model first proposed by Novak, Patterson, Gavrin and Christian (1999) that combines web-based resources that help students prepare outside of class with active learning techniques in the classroom. JiTT … Continue reading →

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New York Times article touts most effective study techniques

Posted on September 11, 2010 by jadickin

A recent New York Times article on effective study techniques also points the way toward good course design that supports learning and retention of material and concepts. For me, the real “takeaway lesson” of this article was that diversity of … Continue reading →

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