Beyond the MCQ: diversifying interactive learning activities for active learning

Join us for a webinar with Dr. Robyn Pritzker, Learning Technology Advisor at the University of Edinburgh for a practical session on enhancing student engagement.

Multiple-Choice Questions are among the most used question types in Wooclap and serve as a common way to assess learners' understanding. However, they can fall short in measuring critical thinking and may not account for diverse pedagogical approaches and learning styles.

This webinar will show you how to diversify your interactive learning activities to boost student engagement (and attention!) with Wooclap.

What you'll learn:

• Pedagogical approach: understand the educational goals the University of Edinburgh is addressing by moving beyond the standard MCQ format
• Practical active learning activities: see practical examples of how to match specific Wooclap question types, like Brainstorming for collaborative synthesis, Find on image for visual recall, and Open questions for complex feedback, to foster critical thinking.
• AI for educators: explore how Wooclap AI can assist faculty in efficiently designing and diversifying engaging activities, saving valuable preparation time.
• LMS Integration: get a quick demo of Wooclap’s LTI 1.3 advantage integration with Blackboard (the LMS used by the University of Edinburgh) to ensure a secure, unified experience, with automatic grade and roster syncing.

This session is designed for educators, instructional designers and academic managers looking for concrete strategies to foster a more active and participatory learning environment.