Patrick Moyle

Transforming Teaching with Technology: An Evidence-Based Toolkit for Higher Education

By using simulation technology, instructors can provide immediate, immersive problem situations and promote student engagement without real consequences. The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) practice guide Using Technology to Support Postsecondary Student Learning recommends that teachers "Use simulation technologies that help students engage in complex problem-solving." How can you bring simulation technology into your postsecondary classroom? Here are five questions to guide you through the p...

Students learn best when they receive timely and targeted feedback. But it can be hard for postsecondary instructors to provide frequent, individualized assessments--especially in large lecture halls. The fourth recommendation from the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide, Using Technology to Support Postsecondary Student Learning, is to "Use technology to provide timely and targeted feedback on student performance."

Online and blended learning can be a blessing for busy college students juggling responsibilities. But some students lack strategies to process new material on their own (aka "self-regulated learning"). How can educators use technology to empower students to take charge of their learning? The What Works Clearinghouse practice guide Using Technology to Support Postsecondary Student Learning recommends that instructors "incorporate technology that models and fosters self-regulated learning stra...

Technology is an increasingly powerful and necessary tool for learning, but many students have limited access to digital resources. So how can postsecondary instructors harness technology in a way that is both effective and equitable? The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) practice guide Using Technology to Support Postsecondary Student Learning offers five evidence-based recommendations that address this challenge. Of the key guidance, Recommendation 2 is to "use varied, personalized, and readil...

What best practices can instructors use to build relationships, increase engagement, and enhance learning with technology? The What Works Clearinghouse practice guide Using Technology to Support Postsecondary Student Learning offers five evidence-based recommendations. Though focused on postsecondary education, much of the advice equally applies to K-12 instruction. REL Northwest is in the process of developing a professional learning series that outlines concrete ways to put the strategies i...