I had the opportunity of attending “The Tyranny of the Lecture” today presented by Harvard physics professor and well-known science educator Eric Mazur.
Takeways
- Software Learning Catalytics that supports different peer questioning and assessment techniques in the classroom. Engaging formative classroom assessment tool
- Mazur has tracked learning outcome improvement in Peer Instruction in Peer Instruction: 10 Years of Experience and Results
- Mazur discussed study that measured brainwaves during different activities and noted that brainwave activity during class was similar to activity while watching TV. Note the brain activity when doing homework compared to being in class.
