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Online Activity: Cause or correlation, or just a kettle of fish?

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Description

Danny Grimes, Instructor from California State University Stanislaus, created an online activity in Discussions Plus to help students interact while exploring the difference between correlation and causation. The activity requires students to create a post, reply to a peer, and respond to a reply. Using a humorous example, the activity encourages creativity and a lighthearted approach to problem-solving.

QLT Objectives Met

  • QLT Section 4: Student Interaction and Community
    • Objective: 4.4 Learning activities facilitate and support active learning that encourages frequent and ongoing peer–to–peer engagement.
  • QLT Section 6: Technology for Teaching and Learning
    • Objective: 6.2 Technological tools and resources used in the course enable student engagement and active learning.

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Additional Information

  • Material Type: Discussion
  • Author: Danny Grimes, Instructor
  • Institution: California State University, Stanislaus
  • Date Created: 2023-11-23

QM Standard Equivalents

  • QM General Standard 5: Learning Activities and Learner Interaction
  • Standard: 5.2 Learning activities provide opportunities for interaction that support active learning.
  • QM General Standard 6: Course Technology
  • Standard: 6.3 A variety of technology is used in the course.