Shock and Awe Shock and Awe InstructionInstruction

Karen KaemmerlingeLCC 2012

Battle to Engage StudentsBattle to Engage Students

Consistent Versus Consistent Versus InconsistentInconsistent

Consistent Layout Consistent Layout

Sometimes PassiveSometimes Passive

Elements of Consistent Course Elements of Consistent Course DesignDesign

PredictableRepetitious assignment expectations Same workload for each unitConsistent timetableTransparent (no surprises)

Too Boring?Too Boring?

WOW FactorWOW Factor

Create DramaCreate Drama

Conflict and ResolutionConflict and Resolution

Access Student EmotionsAccess Student Emotions

Build EnergyBuild Energy

Shake it up!Shake it up!

Vary assignmentsProvide content in unique waysFocus on active learner engagementKeep’em coming back for more

Compromise?Compromise?

Engage Them!Engage Them!

Engaging ActivitiesEngaging Activities

Imagery, video, audio, music Games and immersive activitiesReal-time, web-based dataRole PlayAssignments with real life applicationsCurrent events“Gate-way” assignmentsStudent generated discussions and assignmentsPeer groups

Course activities must be Accessible

Instructor Actions Instructor Actions

Establish course goalsProvide study strategy tipsPersonalize syllabusFrequent communicationPrompt grading

My Students SayMy Students Say

Karen.kaemmerling@cccs.eduKaren.kaemmerling@cccs.edu

ResourcesResources

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http://www.calvin.edu/~dsc8/engaged.htm http://www.learner.org/courses/learningclassroom/support/05_emotions_learning.pdf

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