1. Shock and Awe Instruction
Karen Kaemmerling
eLCC 2012

2. Battle to Engage Students
Going into battle at the beginning of the term trying to find ways to keep students engaged with the course content?
This presentation will explore two course design concepts?
Consistant design versus Keeping it fresh and different
I’m neutral….Not really promoting either.
Battle to Engage Students

3. Consistent Versus Inconsistent
Pondering for several years the best design methods to engage students
Where do they go?
Why aren’t they participating in discussions?
Consistent Versus Inconsistent

4. Easy navigation
Consistent Layout

5. Sometimes Passive

6. Elements of Consistent Course Design
Predictable
Repetitious assignment expectations
Same workload for each unit
Consistent timetable
Transparent (no surprises)
Courses are predictable
Same assignment number and workload for each unit
Consistent layout and appearance
Elements of Consistent Course Design

7. Too Boring?

8. WOW Factor

9. Create Drama

10. Conflict and Resolution

11. Access Student Emotions

12. Build Energy

13. Shake it up! Vary assignments Provide content in unique ways
Focus on active learner engagement
Keep’em coming back for more
Shake it up!

14. Compromise?

15. Engage Them!

16. Engaging Activities Imagery, video, audio, music
Games and immersive activities
Real-time, web-based data
Role Play
Assignments with real life applications
Current events
“Gate-way” assignments
Student generated discussions and assignments
Peer groups
Course activities must be Accessible
Engaging Activities

17. Instructor Actions Establish course goals Provide study strategy tips
Personalize syllabus
Frequent communication
Prompt grading
Instructor Actions

18. My Students Say

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