Well-designed multiple-choice questions can do far more than test factual recall; they can reveal student thinking, diagnose misconceptions, and assess higher-order problem-solving skills. Yet writing strong questions is challenging. This interactive workshop is designed for STEM faculty who want to create more effective multiple choice questions that provide students and instructors with deeper assessment of [...]
Paper we will discuss on June 3rd: June 3, 2026 (In-Person & Zoom) Nørgård, R. T., Toft-Nielsen, C., & Whitton, N. (2017). Playful learning in higher education: Developing a signature pedagogy.International Journal of Play, 6(3), 272-282. About Journal Club: The CEILS Journal Club is a collaborative space for faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral students to [...]
Are you curious about using play or playfulness in your teaching? Incorporating playfulness can encourage your students to actively engage using the intrinsic motivation baked into the fun of playing. But how to start? In this workshop we will go through the process of creating a playful activity that starts with your student learning outcomes [...]