Make the first week of classes unforgettable with an interactive and dynamic start with a course outline scavenger hunt! Instead of a traditional syllabus review, use Mentimeter to transform your course outline into a gamified scavenger hunt that captures students’ attention from the get-go.

Here’s how Mentimeter can help:

  • Create engagement in real time: Design quizzes, polls or word clouds to guide students through key syllabus sections, such as grading policies, deadlines and expectations.
  • Foster collaboration: Break students into small groups and have them work together to solve clues or answer questions.
  • Reward participation: Use the leaderboard feature to track team progress and offer small prizes, like participation points or digital badges, for top performers.

Why it works:

  • Interactive learning: Gamified activities encourage active participation and deeper understanding of course expectations.
  • Community building: Early collaboration using a user-friendly tool builds a sense of connection among classmates.
  • Immediate feedback: Collect questions or concerns via Q&A, helping to clarify the syllabus in real time.

Pro tip: End the scavenger hunt with a word cloud or reflection slide, allowing students to share their takeaways and feedback.

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Mentimeter: Active Learning Beyond the Clicks

Time: Thursday, January 9, 2:30-3:20 p.m.

From the Centre for Teaching and Learning