1. © 2012 Boise State University1 Proposed Enhancements for HLTHST 207 Nutrition Brian Martin, Instructional Design Consultant

2. © 2014 Boise State University2 Course Description Study of fundamentals of nutrition as a factor in maintaining good health. Present day problems in nutrition are also discussed. HLTHST 207 Nutrition:

3. © 2014 Boise State University3 Course Content Six classes of nutrients Interpreting food labels Digestion Combining fitness with a healthy diet Diseases caused by malnutrition Eating disorders and weight management Food safety Changes in nutritional needs over a lifetime

4. © 2014 Boise State University4 Course Analysis Class size: 25-30 Students Delivery of Course: Hybrid Demographics: 60% Female, 40% Male Technology: Almost all students have access to a mobile device Enrollment Data: 25% of student drop course by mid-semester

5. © 2014 Boise State University5 Student Feedback Too many written assignments/papers Content is boring Feels like busywork My Recommendation: Include more practical applications of content

6. © 2014 Boise State University6 So what strategies can we use to achieve this?

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8. 8 Strategies to Use: Have students track their daily health Create a community of practice Incorporate principles of gamification

9. © 2014 Boise State University9 What Strategies Will Achieve: Increased engagement Reduced student attrition Positive changes in behavior Students see relevance of content

10. © 2014 Boise State University10 Requirements for Technology: Tracks nutrition and exercise Free or low-cost (no subscriptions) Minimal advertising Intuitive interface Ability to track progress of others Accessible on web and mobile devices

11. © 2014 Boise State University11 My Research

12. © 2014 Boise State University12 Tracking Nutrition and Exercise

13. © 2014 Boise State University13 Being Part of a Community

14. © 2014 Boise State University14 Encouraging Friendly Competition

15. © 2014 Boise State University15 Integrating FitBit into Course Provide overview of tool to students Create a community in FitBit for your class Ask students to create a FitBit account, join community and start tracking You (Instructor) will also start tracking your own health Week One:

16. © 2014 Boise State University16 Integrating FitBit into Course Create and monitor discussion threads Relate content each week to their tracking Recognize the student that burned the most calories for the week Have students reflect upon how tracking their health has changed their behavior All Other Weeks:

17. © 2014 Boise State University17 Questions?

18. © 2014 Boise State University18 THANK YOU Brian Martin, Instructional Design Consultant Email brian.martin@boisestate.edu