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Using Technology to Enhance Learner Motivation. Academy for teaching and learning excellence. Question. When walking around campus, what do you notice about students?. Agenda. Background overview Using technology to motivate: Illustrating subject relevance Facilitating collaboration
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Using Technology to Enhance Learner Motivation Academy for teaching and learning excellence
Question • When walking around campus, what do you notice about students?
Agenda • Background overview • Using technology to motivate: • Illustrating subject relevance • Facilitating collaboration • Employing mastery learning • Turning distractors into learning opportunities
Background • According to a Pew Research Report, nearly 100% of undergraduate and graduate students access the internet. • 92% of undergraduates do so from their phone or laptop. • 88% admitted to texting in class • 30% say they do it more than once per class Conclusion: college students love technology. Let’s use it to get them interested and excited about their courses!
Illustrating Subject Relevance • YouTube • Google Earth • http://maps.google.com/help/maps/education/learn/index.html • Pinterest, TheHubEdu, Padlet • Twitter • Podcasts • ePortfolios
Facilitating Collaboration • Google Drive • Content Curation Tools • Canvas Tools
Employing mastery learning • Clickers, Polling, and Survey Tools • Simulation Games • Badges
Turning distractors into learning opportunities • Student Devices • Laptops • Smartphones • Tablets