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Getting Engaged

Getting Engaged . Pearson Online Forum March 2013 Carol Dole, PhD Associate Professor, Economics Jacksonville University Jacksonville, Florida. When we talk about engaging with students, what does it mean?. We want to be approachable. We’re willing to listen.

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Getting Engaged

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  1. Getting Engaged Pearson Online Forum March 2013 Carol Dole, PhD Associate Professor, Economics Jacksonville University Jacksonville, Florida

  2. When we talk about engaging with students, what does it mean? We want to be approachable. We’re willing to listen. We’re willing to change. We care about our success & our students’ success. And more…

  3. Know Your Audience • Different students • Different class formats • Different classes

  4. Do a SWOT • What are your… • Strengths? • Weaknesses? • Opportunities? • Threats?

  5. Weaving this together… • Why are students taking this course? • University requirement • Major requirement • Elective • How do I approach these groups differently? • First day of class • Students choose you • Lecturing style • Technology

  6. How do class formats affect students? • Small vs. large • Traditional vs. Online • Traditional vs. Accelerated • How do I help students learn in different environments? • What are your learning goals/objectives? • EX: market prices

  7. What do students need to learn in your course? • Elective vs. requirement • Major vs. non-major • Your level of engagement & rigor may differ. • Approachable & tough • Different ways to help

  8. Staying engaged with Technology • Students are only tech savvy on their own terms • Clear instructions • Try 3 before me • Be firm

  9. Technology can enhance engagement • You’re in touch even when you don’t meet. • Changing office hours • Open door policy • Working problems together • Activity logs

  10. What helps students get engaged with technology? • What do students find valuable? • How are students handling the material? • What’s too much?

  11. Conclusion • Ask how you’re doing • Figure out what works • Be willing to be flexible

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