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  • Learning Outcomes at PLU are designed to provide students with a clear outline of the key concepts, ideas, and skills they should learn during their time of study.

    Learning Outcomes at PLU - Graduate ProgramsLearning Outcomes at PLU are designed to provide students with a clear outline of the key concepts, ideas, and skills they should learn during their time of study. Students in each degree program should have a firm understanding of these outcomes upon completion of their course of study. Learning Outcomes also provide an opportunity for programs to clearly communicate those values they feel are most important for students within the program to learn

  • In March 2020 PLU shifted to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “How will classes work? Will there still be group projects? Will Capstone presentations still happen? How long will it be like this?” These are just some of the questions students and…

    The Adaptation of Learning Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Levia Roskopf '21Creative Writing MajorIn March 2020 PLU shifted to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “How will classes work? Will there still be group projects? Will Capstone presentations still happen? How long will it be like this?”These are just some of the questions students and faculty alike were asking. The process of teaching changed in this time, professors have found themselves altering

  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Using Google Maps in the Classroom: Teaching an old software new tricks by Jenna Stoeber Christmas break is nearing, and with it comes a chance for faculty to catch their breath after a long and hard fall—before revving back up for another semester. The holiday break is ideal for exploring new methods of teaching, so why not… November 30, 2015 google apps for educationgoogle earthgoogle mapslesson plansonline learning

  • This page offers tips and strategies for departments and programs to use in crafting effective (and assessable) learning outcomes at the program and/or course levels.

    Learning Outcomes Resources for ProgramsThis page offers tips and strategies for departments and programs to use in crafting effective (and assessable) learning outcomes at the program and/or course levels.Printable pdfLearning ObjectivesLearning objectives communicate the purpose of instruction and clarifying expectations for performance. Objectives should align with an assessment intended to measure student knowledge, skills, or attitudes resulting from learning. There are various levels at

  • Course-level outcomes reflect what students will learn by the end of the course. Certainly, each course will reflect either an introduction to a concept, practice at gaining competence in this

    Program Learning OutcomesBy the completion of a degree program, students should be able to demonstrate these learning outcomes—either as integrated into the capstone as a demonstrable task—or as documented by key tasks across a program. Example: Sociology Major Learning Outcomes The first three LO’s are related to research, involving asking research questions, and collecting and analyzing data. Students will be able to formulate sociological research questions. Students will be able to utilize

  • By Dana Shreaves, Instructional Designer Engaging students who are learning at a distance can be challenging for faculty, especially when faculty are accustomed to judging engagement face-to-face. During the PLUTO Institute for Online and Blended Learning, we recommend a number of strategies to engage students…

    Engaging Students During Remote Learning Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 16, 2020 March 16, 2020 By Dana Shreaves, Instructional Designer Engaging students who are learning at a distance can be challenging for faculty, especially when faculty are accustomed to judging engagement face-to-face. During the PLUTO Institute for Online and Blended Learning, we recommend a number of strategies to engage students through the careful design of instruction and communications. In exceptional

  • This page highlights available technology to assist with virtual class meetings and blended and online teaching.

    Distance Learning and Technology ResourcesThis page highlights available technology to assist with virtual class meetings and blended and online teaching.Jump to...Virtual Meeting Platforms Distance Learning Pedagogy ResourcesPLU offers two main services for virtual meetings – Google Hangouts Meet and Zoom.Distance Learning Pedagogy Resources Teaching at PLU Blog Post: How to Conduct a Virtual Class Session iTech: Zoom vs. Google Hangouts Meet Teaching at PLU Blog Post: Engaging Remote Learners

  • Learning anthropology by doing anthropology By David R. Huelsbeck – professor of anthropology The two courses mentioned in Ted Charles’ essay seek to provide an opportunity for students to experience a different culture: to learn anthropology by doing anthropology. This summer, as part of the…

    October 24, 2010 Learning anthropology by doing anthropology By David R. Huelsbeck – professor of anthropology The two courses mentioned in Ted Charles’ essay seek to provide an opportunity for students to experience a different culture: to learn anthropology by doing anthropology. This summer, as part of the Tribal Journeys celebration, the focus was on Northwest Native American culture. The J-Term course specifically focuses on Makah culture. The goal is to help students learn to recognize

  • Students get a view of job and internship opportunities from the ground floor – at Alaska Airlines. (Photos by Jesse Major ’14) Learning about the next step By Jesse Major ’14 Career Connections hosted its first On-The-Road Experience for students Feb. 22 . Students had…

    March 5, 2013 Students get a view of job and internship opportunities from the ground floor – at Alaska Airlines. (Photos by Jesse Major ’14) Learning about the next step By Jesse Major ’14 Career Connections hosted its first On-The-Road Experience for students Feb. 22. Students had the choice of touring Alaska Airlines or World Vision. Afterward, they attended an alumni networking event. Three van loads of students toured Alaska Airlines where they were greeted by two alumni, including CEO

  • Each year, the Bjug Harstad Memorial Lecture is arranged by the Scandinavian Area Studies program.  This endowed lecture series, made possible by generous donations by descendants of PLU’s first

    Community Learning Through Endowed LecturesEach year, the Bjug Harstad Memorial Lecture is arranged by the Scandinavian Area Studies program.  This endowed lecture series, made possible by generous donations by descendants of PLU’s first president and friends of the Harstad family, offers the campus and local community a diverse range of topics intended to further our understanding of Scandinavian culture and society.  Topics in recent years have included migrant literature of Norway, the