Low-Threshold Improvements for "Killer" Gateway Courses & LTAs

Brainstorming and Stone Soup Discussion 2pmET April 5

FINAL PLANNING FOR APRIL 12!

For students, faculty, and those who support them who are currently trying to “get thru” these courses or course requirements….

“Gateway Courses” Series Definition/Scope  

These “Killer” Gateway Courses First:  Math 101, English 101, Chemistry 101, "Computer...101"

ESPECIALLY, ROLE OF FUNDAMENTAL VOCABULARY, NOTATION FOR THESE COURSES

Low-Threshold Improvements  

Brief intro enables participants to reject or commit to use;  includes online component; non-intimidating; relatively low-cost

• LTA (Low-Threshold Application or Activity)
• Low-Threshold Programmatic Course Improvement (LTPCI)

WHICH LTA Categories First?

• Google Search
• Zoom Meetings
• Digital Annotation
• Memory Practice Tools (e.g., flash cards, Quizlet, )
• Visualization Practice
• Self-Learning 
• Assessment/Readiness (Pre-Requisite skills, etc.)  
• Study/Learning Skills;  e.g.,...

WHICH LTPCIs Programmatic Course Improvements First?

• Sources? Examples?

How focus, structure every(?) FridayLive! session in series? ...

“Straw man” Proposal for First of Series: April 12, 2019 ?