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= Introduction =
Pop-up classes are, generally speaking, short extracurricular workshops that offer students an opportunity to engage in new material, or activities not typically covered in the traditional curriculum. In pop-ups, interactivity is key: they're not about formal instruction, they're about discovery and hands-on learning. The way they're implemented varies dramatically from institution to institution, with pop-up classes taking on different formats, topics, audiences and even instructor pools. <img _fck_mw_valid="false" _fck_mw_filename="Pop" alt="" class="fck_mw_notfound" />
= By Who and for Who? =
If credit is attached to a pop-up it can offer students an alternative way fulfills part of a degree or certificate program. However, self-determination theory (and experience) indicates that rewards like credit can demotivate students, so non-credit can be considered, too. You'll likely attract different students with credit versus non-credit pop-ups.