Wake ‘Em Up!

Today's college students are not eager to sit in cles and listen to dry lectures. They crave involvement, voice, authenticity and creativity. In other words, they crave engagement. Engagement is beneficial for both the faculty member and the student. Engagement increases student retention, success and enjoyment. A reputation for being an engaging instructor can also make the difference in a dynamic and competitive higher education job market. This book was written as a how-to guide for engaging instruction, but it also provides the science behind why engagement is so important. You will find tech tools as well as old school methods within these pages. In this book, author Julie Smith outlines successful strategies and provides proven tips that help faculty create and facilitate engaging, student-centered courses. She shares the research. Read real-life examples of best practices, and how to implement those best practices easily and successfully.