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W-3 Discussion of faculty learning communities and their impact on technology, student retention and engagement

David Peter, PhD, Dean of Learning Resources and Technologies

Wednesday, January 07, 2015

SOFT SKILLS PERCEPTION LEARNING / TEACHING ISSUES

TECHNOLOGY MEASURE / ASSESS RESULT

Problem-solving skills Cannot understand depth of problem, seeking “easy” answers

Need ill-structured problem Provide resources Accept multiple answers

Web resources Encourage group work Presentation or discussion Build knowledge bank

Steps to solve problems Efficiency “Learning from mistakes”

Deeper learning Greater synthesis Improved analysis

Critical-thinking skills Lack depth of critical thinking

Need opportunities for reflection Develop over time Enhance with each opportunity

Journaling Essays Hyper-media

Depth of critical thinking Synthesis of multiple sources Analysis on multiple levels

Deeper learning Increased engagement in subject

Time management skills

Late, requesting extension, do not understand consequences

Manageable Set expectations

Reminders Calendar To-do lists

Time on task Accomplishment of goals

Improvement of study skills, retention and success

Organizational skills Lack ability for recall, organization, retrieval of information

Start with small tasks Manage expectations

Outlining Post-it notes Brainstorming

Improve study habits Improve learning Enhance inter-relatedness

Improvement of retention and success