Creating Metacognitive Scholars Through Engaged and Contextualized Learning

Creating Metacognitive Scholars Through Engaged and Contextualized Learning Ann Blackman, Director of Instructional Technology Courtenay Jauregui, Professor of Education Elaine Zweig, Professor of Education and Child Development Collin College

Session Goals Share student engagement strategies with colleagues Reflect on and discuss effective teaching techniques Provide an experiential learning activity

Background Where did we come from? Where are we going?

Opportunities for Reflection Student Choice Case Studies Scenarios Projects Class Discussion Reflective Writing

Flipped Classroom

★ What is it? ★ How I use it ★ How do you use it? ★ Lessons learned

Synchronous Communication in Online Classes ★ What is it? ★ WHY use it? ★ How do you use it? ★ Lessons learned

Discussion Learning Type for Pain Range 0 -3 Consistently Engaged Independently follow directions Accept and use feedback May need clarifications Learning Type for Pain Range 4 -6 Engaged (if they’re there) Need specific instructions Have to be reminded of value of feedback Learning Type for Pain Range 7 -10 Often requires more individualized attention Requires repeated instructions and motivation

Creating Metacognitive Scholars Through Engaged and Contextualized Learning Ann Blackman ablackman@collin. edu Courtenay Jauregui cjauregui@collin. edu Elaine Zweig ezweig@collin. edu