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Hi Karen
 
We routinely use TBL in classrooms of 160 students (fixed seat tiered
lecture theatre)
 
And use a variety of reporting strategies in the larger
classes.....mostly the typical hand paddles...but have used a Google doc
a few times (all teams can edit same document at same
time.....Instructor preformats document then share login info with whole
class.....instructor can display the results instantaneously after
student report)
 
The only struggle we have is with energy in the reporting discussion
since only 1 of 160 can speak at one time
 
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One of my courses divides the room into 4 divisions with 7-8 teams in
each division.....this help the instructor move the discussion around
the room
 
In this same course they do a lot of activities where the lowest price
option that survives class scrutiny wins some bonus marks.....they use
the division here as well....I get bonus points if my division
wins....so even though my teams design may have been eliminated......I
may argue for another team in my division.....to get my bonus marks
 
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I think at University of Texas Austin they have done TBL in classes of
380
 
I have heard rumours of classes of 500....but no details
 
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With 280 students you could consider using your course management system
to move the individual test out of class time?....maybe clickers?
 
Cheers
 
Jim

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Subject: Large Intro Biology TBL courses


Hello Everyone,

I will be attending my first TBL conference in Austin this March and am
hoping to connect with others teaching undergrad intro science courses,
specifically Biology.  I am experienced with interactive engagement
teaching approaches in smaller class sizes (e.g. 30 students) but I am
looking for expertise and resources applicable to using the TBL approach
in large sections of an intro non majors biology course with 240
students for Fall 2009.  Also, I am very interested in learning more
about technology enabled TBL in large courses.  Thanks, in advance for
your time.  I am looking forward to meeting new TBL colleagues and
sharing ideas!

Regards,
Karen 


Karen Sirum, PhD

Assistant Professor, Biology Education Research and Development

Dept. of Biological Sciences, 202 Life Sciences Building

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403

tel. 419-372-3877

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