IBL Video Video
The IBL Video series is an introduction to IBL teaching methods in college mathematics. College math instructors getting started or wanting to revisit foundational materials can start here. Upward and onward!
Video 1: What is Ibl?
This video is a basic introduction about IBL methods in college Mathematics. A fourth pillar (equity) was added after this video was made.
Video 2 Part 1: intro to proofs Example
This an example of how Intro to Proofs, any other upper-level, proof-based course could look. Heavy use of presentations can also be used in lower-level courses, such as Math for Liberal Arts, Problem Solving, or in courses with sufficient time and
Video 2 Part 2: calculus Example
This is an example of how IBL Calculus could look like, where several forms of group work and instructor led discussions are used.
Video 3: making an ibl handout
Making an IBL handout when you are assigned a textbook (e.g. Calculus) is doable. In this video we take a typical set of lessons, and turn them into a handout that can be used in class with a sequence of small group + whole group discussion + mini lecture combo.
Video 4: think-pair-share
This video provides examples of how a variety of ways to use Think-Pair-Share can be used in any math class.
video 5: Sample Course STructures
This video highlights some sample course structures, providing a starting point for instructors building syllabi for an IBL course. We also touch on standards-based/mastery-based final exams, but do not go deeply into assessment issues, which will be covered in another (future) video.
Video 6: Day 1
Day 1 is a special day of the term. This is when instructors can start to set the tone of the course. This video gives a relative simple option for what an instructor can do on day 1. Starting with students' hobbies and how they got good/better, the instructor can lead students to practice, making mistakes, and active learning. While starting off on the right foot is important, viewers are cautioned that student buy-in is ideally a integrated process spanning the entire term.
Video 7: Standards based grading
This video explains standards based grading, also known as mastery-based grading.