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Upcoming Training on Historical Minneapolis Tribune

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CMLE is happy to announce a face-to-face training in May for any interested library/school media staff.

Examine the functionality of the full-image collection of the Historical Minneapolis Tribune 1867-1922, as well as the tools and options it provides for all researchers. Explore selected examples of searches, topics and content associated with Minnesota, national, and world history during the dawn of the 20th century.

No charge, registration information will be coming soon.

Friday, May 9, 2014, 10 am-noon

Rasmussen College, 226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Audience: Academic, public, and special librarians, or K-12 school media staff

Contact: Patricia Post, papost@stcloudstate.edu, 320-308-4779

Note: A big thank you to Pat Grelson, Rasmussen College for sharing her lab on the day of this training!

 

 

The Flipped College Classroom

A recent Star Tribune article, Internet Flips the Idea of How to Teach a Class, highlighted the efforts of some local college professors and instructors utilizing the flipped classroom method in their classrooms. Not only is this article (and its information) local, but it also details some of the successes and failures of this new teaching method. In addition, a recent study of 720 physics professors showed that at least 72 percent had tried various interactive teaching methods (like those that are a part of the flipped classroom); however, at least a third of those instructors tried — and eventually stopped using interactive methods. Some cite push back from students in the flipped classroom, as well as little support for instructors once they’ve “made the switch”. Ongoing support, continuing education, and access to professional resources is a must for forward-thinking instructors who have gotten up the gumption to attempt the flipped classroom.