NC-NET Academy Participant Comments
“NC-NET’s online course “Service Learning in the Community College” allowed me to expand my knowledge of the overall spirit of service learning and develop strong techniques for successful project implementation. I highly recommend this course for all instructors wanting to incorporate meaningful and memorable active learning opportunities in their class experiences. I believe participants will find the resources provided enriching and online conversations with the facilitator and other NCCCS instructors inspiring.”
“I have found myself changing my approach a little after each week’s assignments and discussions. I am focusing more on the process of effective learning (and teaching) more than just class content alone.”
“I have found myself changing my approach a little after each week’s assignments and discussions. I am focusing more on the process of effective learning (and teaching) more than just class content alone.”
“This experience has absolutely had an impact in my teaching practices! I find myself thinking ‘now what type of active learning activity can I use today??’. I understand that there will be a learning curve for both me and the students but am hopeful that by the end of next semester the classroom will be looking more like my ideal interactive classroom and less like the ‘sage on the stage’.”
“It was very beneficial to have the readings to provide additional food for ideas, techniques, etc. as well as reinforce the benefits of active learning techniques. I'm also convinced that simply networking with peers tends to energize us as we go back to our day-to-day activities.”
“This has been, without a doubt, the best professional development course I have taken in my twenty plus years with the Community College system. This course has shown me that my predominate style of teaching—lecture—is okay as long as it is coupled with some other method. But, I should no longer rely solely on that method of delivery. I have learned that it simply does not encourage the level of student interaction that is necessary for learning to adequately take place. I have discovered new ways of encouraging the students to THINK for themselves. I feel that I am now better equipped to help the students accomplish their educational goals.”
“To be honest, I thought I'd gain some knowledge to file and pull out someday. I have felt such pressure to cover content, that active learning really wasn’t a priority—l just get the content covered and hope for the best. This course gives me hope of a new kind. I can do this, and perhaps the best thing of all, is I now want to.”