Using games to activate students in PBL: Reflections from a CPD workshop

Using games to activate students in PBL: Reflections from a CPD workshop

By Patrick Bijsmans & Anna Harris One of the key characteristics of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is its emphasis – or even dependence – on active student engagement. One way of activating students in such a context is the use of…

How to make peer feedback a constructive group effort

How to make peer feedback a constructive group effort

By Yf Reykers Peer feedback is often included in courses as a tool for collaborative learning. Yet, is it always so collaborative and constructive? In theory, providing comments on another student’s assignment and engaging with the comments from peers is…