Interactive Large Enrollment Economics Courses

An effective blended online teaching and learning strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic

“…It is expected that large class size can increase the barriers related to student anonymity and passivity ( Eichler and Peeples, 2016 ). However, Hoyt et al (2010) highlighted that teaching a large enrolment course can be a very engaging and productive learning experience for students and a rewarding experience for the instructor through effective classroom management, careful planning, and ingenuity. The experience in teaching synchronous sessions led the authors to realize that it is important to connect with students through video streaming and frequently ask questions to gauge student’s attention and learning.…”

A Primer for New Teachers of Economics

“…For first-time teachers, moving away from the standard lecture format can seem frightening, so the think-pair-share exercise is often one of the easiest interactive learning techniques for new instructors to incorporate as it makes for an easy transition. For additional advice on the effective use of the think-pair-share technique in economics, see Hoyt et al (2010).…”

“…Clickers circumvent these issues. For advice on the use of various classroom technologies in the economics classroom, see Buckles et al (2012), Calhoun and Mateer (2012), Salemi (2009), andHoyt et al (2010).…”