Interactive lecture part of On-Ramps
This On-Ramp explains the concept and benefits of interactive lectures in geology education, providing practical tips and examples for implementing brief, engaging activities during traditional lecture periods to enhance student learning and engagement.

Jigsaws part of On-Ramps
This On-Ramp introduces the jigsaw technique as an educational strategy in geology courses, explaining its benefits for collaborative learning, providing examples of implementation, and offering tips for effectively using jigsaws to enhance student engagement and understanding of complex geological concepts.

Quantitative skill-building part of On-Ramps
Download a 2-page pdf of the Quantitative skill-building On-Ramp (Acrobat (PDF) 349kB Sep7 19) Quantitative skill-building Strategies for effectively using math, graphs, and real data to build students' ...

Concept sketches part of On-Ramps
This On-Ramp introduces concept sketches as an educational tool in geology courses, explaining their benefits for student learning, providing examples of implementation, and offering tips for effectively using concept sketches to enhance understanding of geological processes and systems.

Brainstorming part of On-Ramps
This On-Ramp describes brainstorming as an educational technique in geology courses, explaining its benefits, providing examples of implementation, and offering tips for effectively using brainstorming to engage students and assess their prior knowledge on various geological topics.

Case studies part of On-Ramps
Download a 2-page pdf of the Case studies On-Ramp (Acrobat (PDF) 374kB Sep7 19) Case studies Students apply newly learned knowledge and skills to data or scientific problems in a real world context. A simple ...

On-Ramp downloads part of On-Ramps
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What are On-Ramps? part of On-Ramps
"On-Ramps" are quick-start guides designed to help faculty actively engage students in geoscience classrooms through various teaching strategies.

Compelling discussions part of On-Ramps
Compelling discussions are a powerful teaching technique that engages students in exploring complex topics through peer dialogue and evidence-based argumentation.

A just-in-time approach part of On-Ramps
The Just-in-Time approach involves students submitting responses to key concept questions shortly before class, allowing instructors to review and adjust in-class activities based on students' current understanding.