82.3% of good professor reviews (RMP) are attributed to having an engaging class.
High student engagement means that students are interested. They gained value. As a result, they like you more!
But…
Let’s face it, teaching complex concepts are dry. Its hard to make Eigenvectors or Back-propagation any more interesting than it is.
Tell Me The Secret Sauce!
These are the 3 ways that work for me.
- Ensure students are prepared for class
- Use interactive teaching tools
- Measure and adjust teaching
Classes are conversations with your students
Classes are meant to clarify understanding and expand on whatever is in the textbook. But this works only when students understand what you are teaching on a fundamental level.
To ensure this, give readings to students. Incorporate entry tickets / quizzes to incentivise them to read them.
Kahoot hoot!
Use interactive tools like Kahoot to engage the class. A sprinkle of competitiveness in the classroom never fails to get them going.
Do them in the middle or the end of every class. Get them to look forward to this during the class.
Adapt and learn with students
Measure student’s understanding through the semester, and address concepts that are they are unclear on. This shows that you care about them.
Understanding can be measured using low-stake quizzes through the semester. Address the poorly done questions during class, and clear misconceptions.
Is there a way to automate this?
Yes!
UseMemo.ai generates high intent questions from teaching materials. Upload your textbook / slides, and UseMemo generates them in under 5 minutes.
Also, you can export them to Kahoot or Wooclap. Use them in class to increase student engagement!
