We have put together exciting product updates and upcoming events for you. Keep reading to learn more!
Product Updates
Ability to add a message before activities are published: In the global settings, the super admin can add a message which will appear in the student dashboard when there are no activities published yet.
Allow grading up to hundredths decimal place: Teachers can now manually grade a student/team answer in Application Case Activities (Free Response) up to hundredths decimal place in increments of 25 (e.g. 0.25, 1.25, 1.75 etc.)
TBL module view on teacher dashboard: In the teacher dashboard, when a user expands or collapses a module to show or hide activities, the user interface will retain this state.
1. InteDashboard Customer Demo: University of California San Diego, School of Medicine
Date: May 2, 7pm - 8pm EDT
Join us for an informative session with Steve Schneid, a health sciences educator from University of California San Diego, School of Medicine, where he will demonstrate how he uses InteDashboard in his postgraduate medical programs.
3. Unlocking Mathematical Potential: A Panel Discussion on Implementing Team-Based Learning in Mathematics Education
Date: May 31, 9am - 10am EDT
Join a team of expert educators from the University of Wolverhampton who have implemented team-based learning (TBL) for teaching mathematics. Learn how TBL can develop fundamental mathematical skills for application in various fields like finance, pharmacy, and engineering.
Top 5 Skills Employers Look for in a College Graduate
Discover the top five skills employers seek in college graduates based on World Economic Forum's findings and how Team-based Learning can help students develop these competencies.
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine uses InteDashboard to effectively conduct Team-based Learning classes for preclinical medical students
Discover how Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB) has streamlined their Team-based Learning (TBL) classes for first and second year medical students using InteDashboard, an all-in-one TBL platform.
Amna Qureshi, Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity at the Department of Computer Science of the University of Bradford
Amna Qureshi is a dedicated educator who teaches a TBL module in the MSc Cybersecurity program at the University of Bradford. Her innovative teaching approach has had a profound impact on her students, resulting in increased engagement, critical thinking,teamwork skills, retention of information, and academic achievement.
To facilitate TBL, Amna uses InteDashboard which has enabled her to put students into teams, provide immediate feedback, track progress, identify trouble spots, and make data-driven decisions for improving learning outcomes. Students enjoy this learning mode and find the approach helpful. They appreciate the opportunity to work collaboratively, share knowledge and skills, and receive timely feedback on their performance.
Thanks to Amna’s dedication, students in the MSc Cybersecurity program are better equipped to succeed in their studies and careers.
Student testimonials from Amna's classes:
"The team-based learning was great as it helped in the learning process. Having discussions with group members and learning from their perspectives was really good!"
"A major strength of the module was the assessments with the individual (IRAT) and team readiness assurance tests (TRAT), which were very helpful with further understanding the vast content of the module."
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