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Start Date
18-6-2020 1:30 PM
End Date
19-6-2020 2:00 PM
Presentation Type
Event
Description
As education moves on line, students' ability to direct their own learning is more important than over. An examination of undergraduate programs reveal that attrition rates can be twice as high in on line courses than those in a traditional classroom format. Lack of ability to self-regulate is a significant reason for dropout rates. This is due in part to students not recognizing the high level of motivation, organization and focus required to succeed in online courses.
Similarly, many law students profess difficulties with extended focus and concentration. Even after hours of "studying," they often have trouble articulating how they are situated in any given subject and where they need to go.
As educators, we need to do more than talk about the importance of focus. We need to explain, demonstrate, and create action plans. In my presentation, participants will:
• Learn the hidden psychology and triggers driving us to distraction
• Understand why teaching about distraction must occur alongside (not separate from) our course material
• Develop a list of concrete strategies to incorporate into their course to help students (and us) push past productivity roadblocks and slowly but surely, reclaim their focus and attention.
From Distracted to Productive: Teaching Students How to Stay Motivated & Focused When Learning on Their Own
As education moves on line, students' ability to direct their own learning is more important than over. An examination of undergraduate programs reveal that attrition rates can be twice as high in on line courses than those in a traditional classroom format. Lack of ability to self-regulate is a significant reason for dropout rates. This is due in part to students not recognizing the high level of motivation, organization and focus required to succeed in online courses.
Similarly, many law students profess difficulties with extended focus and concentration. Even after hours of "studying," they often have trouble articulating how they are situated in any given subject and where they need to go.
As educators, we need to do more than talk about the importance of focus. We need to explain, demonstrate, and create action plans. In my presentation, participants will:
• Learn the hidden psychology and triggers driving us to distraction
• Understand why teaching about distraction must occur alongside (not separate from) our course material
• Develop a list of concrete strategies to incorporate into their course to help students (and us) push past productivity roadblocks and slowly but surely, reclaim their focus and attention.