Learning center

Check list

This is what we expect teachers at BI to know. If you are lacking in any of these areas, please contact us for training.

1. The first meeting

Learning goal: The participant should know how to use the available AV equipment in lecture rooms at BI that is relevant for teaching. You should also know the support and services that are available for you as a lecturer at BI.

Tour in small and large auditoriums, open areas and Harvard rooms
Microphones, computer, document camera, Crestron panel
How to get help
Tour in A4, including support and video studio

2. Itslearning, exam system and course description

Learning goal: The participant should know how to use the functionality available in itslearning, which is relevant for teaching. You should also know about the exam system and the system for course description.

How to log on to the systems
How to add course requirements in itslearning
How to use Planner in itslearning
How to create a poll and quiz in itslearning
How to create exams and grade in the exam system
What are my responsibilities and deadlines for course description
Know about Faculty handbook.

3. Observation of your teaching with feedback

Learning goal: The participant will have an introduction to and know about different techniques for classroom management.

Introducing a lecture
Body language and gesturing
Clear communication
Synchronization
Go through the agenda
Eye contact with the students
Pauses and questions
Closing a lecture

4. How to activate students in large classes and teaching techniques

Learning goal: The participant will get to know different techniques to activate students. The participant will know different teaching tools and how to use them in the classroom.

Asking questions, cold call, buzz groups and discussions
Dividing the class
Simple tasks
Roll play
Debate
Kahoot, Padlet, Mentimeter
Peer assessment
Student presentations
Use of examples and storytelling
One minute paper and muddiest point
How to use previously given exams.