Steven Mintz

Steven Mintz

University of Texas at Austin

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For the future of higher education, we need to educate the whole student

In this extract from his book ‘The Learning-Centered University’, Steven Mintz lays out his vision of higher education’s future, and proposes a new way of learning

Steven Mintz

University of Texas at Austin

Webinar discussion how to reduce student drop out rates in the context of the pandemic and online learning

Capturing students’ attention in the classroom: Does listening equal learning?

Four teaching academics discuss effective approaches to keeping students focused and engaged inside and outside the classroom

Flower Darby, Steven Mintz, Kara Monroe, Constanza Pacher

Northern Arizona University, University of Texas at Austin, Ivy Tech Community College, MacEwan University

How to incentivise students to complete their reading when teaching online

Pausing playback: training students to read and take notes in online classes

Reading and note-taking are vital to learning, but are too easily overlooked by remote students. Steven Mintz explains how you can boost students’ motivation to read and take notes during online classes

Steven Mintz

University of Texas at Austin

Illustration of students interacting with the web

Top five strategies for integrating active learning into virtual classes

It is all too easy for remote learning to become a passive experience for students, sitting on their own at home. Here Steven Mintz outlines some strategies for ensuring students remain actively engaged with their online courses

Steven Mintz

University of Texas at Austin