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Using EDpuzzle for making engaging video lessons Posted by: Jenna S / March 27, 2017 March 27, 2017 EDpuzzle is an online tool that enables an instructor to add interactivity to educational videos. Instead of having students simply watching a video assigned for a class, EDpuzzle lets them engage with the content they watch while they watch it. Using this platform, it’s possible to add annotations, audio notes or interactive quiz elements to a video found online, such as documentaries or other
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September 1, 2009 Class Acts The everyday triumphs, joys and challenges of eight dedicated educators – all Lutes – at a single bustling middle school. Who would want to teach hormone-laced, boundary-pushing, in-your-face, preteen and teenage students? The teachers at Cascade Middle School, that’s who. Their number includes eight PLU graduates who have shown an uncommon passion for teaching, for making a difference in the world and, in some cases, for becoming surrogate parents to students in a
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such as face painting, crafts, refreshments and a visit with Santa. While children take part in the holiday activities, parents will have the opportunity to choose gifts for their children, along with winter coats, clothing and personal hygiene items. The Winterfest event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., but PLU students and staff, as well as local businesses and community members, can donate items to support the needs of those in the community up until Dec. 12
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Association during J-Term,” said Anne-Marie Falloria, RHA president. “RHA puts on PLU Idol as a way of building community since J-Term is the least-populated month of the year due to students studying away or taking the month off. Students gather in Lagerquist Concert Hall (over three) evenings to hear other students share their musical talents while cheering and supporting them.” This year, the competition kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 with contestants’ choice songs. “We have wonderful administrators
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PLU President Belton, Admission’s Franco talk equity, access in higher education Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / March 12, 2019 Image: Pacific Lutheran University’s President Allan Belton, right, and Julian Franco, center, sit down with Nerd Farmer’s Nate Bowling to discuss access and equity in higher education. March 12, 2019 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (March 11, 2019) — As part of our partnership with Tacoma podcasting powerhouse Channel 253, President Allan
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Maintaining Student Engagement Posted by: bodewedl / August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015 by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer The Northwest has experienced some beautiful weather lately and the effects of spring fever are soon to appear in the classroom. It can be difficult to focus on work when sunshine and warmer temperatures are beckoning us outside! Perhaps this is a good time to consider ways to keep your students interested and engaged in class activities. Below I have listed some
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February 18, 2010 Road map to a green campus At PLU, sustainable practices isn’t just a buzzword or passing fad By Chris Albert This semester, the university has put the concept into action by making a comprehensive sustainability plan – PLU’s Climate Action Plan and Sustainability Guide. PLU has a road map to making its carbon footprint nothing. “We have a long history of practicing sustainable environmental stewardship at PLU,”said President Loren J. Anderson. “Now this comprehensive plan
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see other people with the same background as myself,” Dolan said. “I really would like to bring that voice to this program and just in general in my life and kind of advocate for people from low-income backgrounds and who come from a low-income community.” During Dolan’s other summer programs and study away experiences, he realized how much class was a barrier for low-income students. The public policy institute is fully subsidized — with students’ tuition, boarding, food and transportation
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Chris Holland ’24 balances class, internships, mentorships and countless hours building new software Posted by: mhines / August 15, 2023 Image: Computer science major Chris Holland will graduate this December. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) August 15, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterComputer science major Chris Holland will graduate with a degree in computer science this December. Throughout his PLU years, Holland has taken advantage of seemingly every learning and resume
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Discipline Dash: Professor Ami Shah on Global Studies Posted by: vcraker / June 9, 2021 June 9, 2021 Interested in PLU’s Global Studies program? This degree offers courses and experiences designed to equip students with the skills and analytical methods needed to comprehend and engage with contemporary global problems and possible solutions, particularly those related to development and social justice, transnational movements of people and ideas, and international affairs.Take a moment to hear
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