Motivating Students (Chapter 3) by Kathie Records https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v Share examples of strategies that help to motivate students en-us 2022-01-26 16:53:33 UTC 2022-01-31 19:50:12 UTC hello@padlet.com quick feedback https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022132478 Giving students quick feedback especially at the beginning of the semester helps to reinforce their sense that you are listening to them and that their work matters. ]]> 2022-01-31 19:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022132478 Connecting to current events with assignments, discussions, topics (ex: how does the Taliban takeover influence environmental issues?) lydiahorne https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022133057 2022-01-31 19:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022133057 bmorgan3452 https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022133868 Use real world problems to center concepts that your discipline could solve. In chemistry we use a lot of examples about fuel efficiency. ]]> 2022-01-31 19:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022133868 Student choice on assignment topics (under an umbrella topic) so they can pick something interesting to them lydiahorne https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022134817 2022-01-31 19:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022134817 In teaching labor and delivery, we had each person bring a baby photo and discuss their birth story with their parents. This topic can be relevant in everyone's life, it's how we all got here. https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022135020 2022-01-31 19:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022135020 providing students multiple options for assignments https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022135445 For example, allowing students to present their work instead of just requiring the traditional paper]]> 2022-01-31 19:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022135445 easy wins https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022135961 Providing students with opportunities early in the class to respond to easier questions or earn extra points can help boost confidence and motivation to participate.]]> 2022-01-31 19:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022135961 I tell at least one story per class period directly from my own clinical experience (17yrs) in Pediatrics nursing. I have pre-arranged with some students to share their relevant stories from life or clinical experience. https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022136128 2022-01-31 19:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022136128 Online Classes https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022136258 I have two cohorts that I teach online and they involve a few discussion boards. I would like to eliminate certain discussion boards with more applicable assignments. Ex: for their frontline leadership DB, perhaps a current news story or event from their respective facilities and how leadership did or added or detracted from this occurrence. ]]> 2022-01-31 19:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022136258 Small stakes --> big stakes https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022136377 In my introductory class, I try to provide students with small-stakes assignments that lead up to a larger one with the implication being that success on the small assignments will translate to success with the larger one. ]]> 2022-01-31 19:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022136377 Participation assignments that don't get graded for right/wrong and that build confidence lydiahorne https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022136715 2022-01-31 19:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022136715 Building concept maps with a twist. The maps that were created by the students will be displayed during the test. https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022137197 2022-01-31 19:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022137197 bmorgan3452 https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022137238 Set expectations early, use syllabus as a resources ]]> 2022-01-31 19:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022137238 Spending time going over assignments in-class & making space for questions https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022137583 2022-01-31 19:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022137583 Constructivism https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022138376 Allowing students to create their own syllabus and assignments. Or choose how their point composition is created.]]> 2022-01-31 19:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022138376 connection to other courses https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022138533 I try to be self-conscious about connecting skills in reading and writing (as we're working on them in class) to the ways in which those skills will be helpful in other courses and disciplines. ]]> 2022-01-31 19:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022138533 extra credit for course feedback https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022138865 Giving students an opportunity to earn extra credit points for feedback on how the class/learning is going for them periodically throughout the class can be a win-win that gives the student a sense of input and control in their learning experience.]]> 2022-01-31 19:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022138865 Connect topics to daily lives with engaging assignments (trash diary, calculating their energy footprint, etc.) lydiahorne https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022138906 2022-01-31 19:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022138906 Study guides. Not graded on completion, only effort. Helps guide the student through each topic. https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022139200 2022-01-31 19:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022139200 bmorgan3452 https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022139369 Acknowledge that all students will have different goals for the course, guide students in goal setting for their version of success ]]> 2022-01-31 19:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022139369 My students have the benefit of being in onsite Pediatric clinicals, skills labs, and Simulation labs concurrently with my lecture course, so I try to make connections and cross-reference them with each other. Tying it all together helps with those awesome "aha" or light bulb moments. https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022140208 2022-01-31 19:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022140208 Talk about growth mindset and the expectation that students will have to put in time to learn the content lydiahorne https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022140720 2022-01-31 19:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022140720 Current objects of reflection https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022142076 One of the nice things about teaching film history is that it's always possible to connect a historical text to one that is more current. I always try to frame discussions about historical texts to student experience, rather than assume that they will have intrinsic interest in the historical object. ]]> 2022-01-31 19:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022142076 Example practice questions at the start of most classes so students review the material and can see the types of question formats. lydiahorne https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022142566 2022-01-31 19:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022142566 Small reflections https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022143455 Giving students time to reflect at the end of each class using small writing prompts can help to connect course content to how the material ties into other facets of their lives ]]> 2022-01-31 19:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022143455 I pushed them to persist and succeed until they achieved a 100% on their first math-based exam. I gave them actual high fives when they achieved 100%. I also let them pick from a treasure chest of goodies (stickers, toys, little tokens) when they achieve high scores throughout the semester. https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022143556 2022-01-31 19:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022143556 Frequently explaining scope & sequence of course https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022143633 My class is a co-requisite of another class so I always try to explain how the assignments build on each other & how those assignments will be used in the corresponding course ]]> 2022-01-31 19:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022143633 Clear rubrics, expectations, etc https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022145335 2022-01-31 19:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kathrynrecords/uygre7n8ssjlcl1v/wish/2022145335