1. Transforming Information into Knowledge Creates Student Success Todd Behrends Adjunct Lecturer DMACC 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

2. Guiding Principles Connect the subject material with student needs Create an open environment allowing for free flowing discussion Facilitate a “conversation” rather than giving a lecture Celebrate and welcome diverse opinions, ideas and comments Answer the student’s question, “What’s in it for Me?” (WIIFMs) Use stories to bridge the transition from information to knowledge to practical application Go forth and teach the subject … and sometimes use (your own) words 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

3. Guiding Principles “Every book is a self-improvement book, depending on how you look at it.” Malcolm Gladwell 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

4. Guiding Principles “Seek first to understand in order to be understood.” Aristotle 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

5. Guiding Principles Know Thy Student What type of an organization are they employed? What is their job title or role within the organization? What area(s) of the subject do they want/need to learn more? What concepts are important to them? What are their interests/hobbies? What teaching tools or techniques will enhance the learning environment and improve the overall academic experience? How do they plan to use the ideas to make a better life? 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

6. Guiding Principles 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

7. Guiding Principles  Personal  Professional  Preparation through Practice  Purpose  Pride 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

8. Personal Employers want employees to become “Stars”

9. Guiding Principles Personal Reveal how the concepts are impactful on a personal level Build the relationship between concepts and personal experiences focusing on their interaction with others Challenge students to put into practice a concept(s) learned in class in their relationships with family, friends, neighbors, classmates, etc. Emphasize this is a personal investment leading to rewards of improved self-esteem, self-improvement and self-actualization 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

10. Personal Employers want employees to become “Stars” Professional

11. Guiding Principles Professional Put the textbook in one hand a newspaper in the other and you will touch most career challenges students face Role play work situations helps reinforce the concepts Discussions with peers help to reduce stress of presenting ideas to current work groups, supervisors, peers, etc. Presenting ideas in class helps build self confidence as one seeks to advance in their chosen field/profession Applying the ideas can lead to better job performance, promotions and clearer career goals (i.e., a better employee for the employer) 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

12. Personal Employers want employees to become “Stars” Professional Preparation through Practice

13. Guiding Principles Preparation Through Practice Connecting the concepts in the text with life’s activities results in the development of “critical thinking” skills During the heat of the moment employers want employees who are ready to create solutions for customers (i.e., read the situation and react with proper results/procedures) not melt under the stress Creating an empowered person benefits all One does not plan to fail, one fails to plan Eliminates stress and worry (Dale Carnegie principle) 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

14. Purpose Employers want employees to become “Stars” Professional Preparation through Practice Personal

15. Guiding Principles Purpose The effectiveness of a teacher is based on the readiness level of the student Demonstrate enthusiasm, passion and caring – the students are our legacy (a student is a reflection of the teacher and the teacher a reflection of the student. Do you like what you see when the class ends?) Treat students with dignity, respect, kindness, courtesy and compassion Use WIIFMs (“What’s in it for Me”) statements to enhance the concepts showing the importance of implementing these ideas When you do things from the heart, and be your normal self, you can make the greatest impact in the lives of others 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

16. Guiding Principles Purpose Homework Assignment: Apply up to 3 concepts learned today in the next week and report back Use the reporting tool when taking roll and let it lead into the next discussion Affirm acts through caring, kindness, courtesy, dignity and respect (and applause if necessary) When students make the connection and apply the concepts through critical thinking a brighter future is created for all 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

17. Purpose Employers want employees to become “Stars” Professional Preparation through Practice Personal Pride

18. Guiding Principles Pride “Will you succeed? 98¾ percent guaranteed.” (“Oh the Places You’ll Go” -- Dr. Seuss) When concepts are used to better society everyone benefits Higher self-esteem Less self doubt, depression, worry, etc. Creative thoughts lead to new ideas that lead to innovative concepts, products and improved relationships Better business practices (e.g., ethics) 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

19. Guiding Principles Pride Promotion$ College graduates enhance our lives as an educated society is a better society More funding for our programs Increased students numbers in classrooms Enhanced facilities provided by graduates that donate funds regularly because they see the value in higher education 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

20. Purpose Employers want employees to become “Stars” Professional Preparation through Practice Personal Pride Self- Actualization

21. Guiding Principles In the End … When we create stars for our sky, our future looks brighter even on the darkest of nights because the tools that we have provided the astronomer helps provide a clearer vision There is no magic pixie dust. No chants. No hocus pocus. Just you, the text and the students. What you’ll create will be different each night. Because there are no two stars alike in the sky. Simply stated, “Transforming Information into Knowledge Creates Student Success” 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

22. Transforming Information into Knowledge Creates Student Success Todd Behrends Adjunct Lecturer DMACC 2016 Statewide Learning, Teaching & ICCOC Conference

23. Professional Pride Purpose Preparation through Practice Personal Self- Actualization