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The Self-Growth Institute is going on NOW in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC. | | |
We'd love to have you join us for the next Self-Growth Institute, June 24 - 28 at UC Santa Cruz. | |
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Course Design Workshop April 1–16 | | |
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The Course Design Workshop offers practical strategies, techniques, and tips for creating activities and materials, and designing courses and programs which support process-oriented approaches to learning and teaching and improve student learning and success. By integrating learning theory into the course design process, curricula can be created which support Process Education (active learning and guided inquiry) approaches. Such learning environments challenge students to develop essential learning skills and master content. | |
This online event is synchronous for the first and last 1.5 days: April 1 & 15 from 10am to 5pm Eastern, April 2 & 16 from 10am to 4pm Eastern. All other days are asynchronous. Participants use their web browser to complete interactive learning activities in our web-based learning management system. | |
Our tried-and-true Course Design Methodology is a 21-step process that workshop participants will use to create the course of their dreams. | |
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To help you prepare for the workshop (or just as a nice freebie, if you can't attend), we'd like to offer a Course Design Template (pdf) based on the methodology above. This template ALSO includes the critical aspects of active learning activities, so you can check to ensure the course activities you use maximize student learning!
Simply click the image!
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How do we approach instructional design? We believe... | |
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It must be outcome-centered.
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It must be student-centered.
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It must be refined through a continuous assessment and improvement process.
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It needs to integrate the assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes into the design.
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It must be flexible to allow the teacher to adjust the design to meet student needs and individual teaching styles.
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It needs to include opportunities for student reflection and critical thinking.
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It should provide a learning road map for both teachers and students.
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It needs to blend formal and informal learning experiences.
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It must follow a well-defined methodology.
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It should be holistic.
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Productivity is based upon having the appropriate mindsets for the tasks in front of you
When we have a task to deal with and don’t approach it with the right mindset, our ability to be effective decreases. For example, if I need to resolve some technical issues and I don’t have a mindset that embraces problem-solving and troubleshooting, then I end up making little headway in resolving the issues and create a lot of frustration for myself.
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There are a wide range of mindsets:
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Techie mindset: this is what I use when I need to fix technical issues. This mindset is analytical, careful, observant, appreciates caffeine, notices details, isn’t afraid to call tech support, and is willing to search the internet for similar problems and potential solutions. (I use this one a lot!)
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Get it done mindset: ideal for tasks that aren’t challenging or invigorating, but must be done
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Creative mindset: perfect when I need to make new things, innovate, or think outside the box
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Assessment mindset: this is for when I’m focused on improving a performance
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Other mindsets include Mentoring mindset, Coaching mindset, Design mindset, Pet parent mindset, Good friend mindset, etc.
The point is, figure out what mindset the tasks need and then create them, almost like a superhero costume. When it’s time to tackle the task, put on the right cape and mask and get to it! (Confession: My Techie mindset has a favorite coffee cup.)
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Tuesday, June 11 - Thursday, June 13 | | | | |
