Read a chapter. Write a paper. Take a test. While a tried and true model for early online courses, it no longer meets the diverse needs of all learners. In the online setting, educators have the profound opportunity, and responsibility, to guide students in building their knowledge using an ever-evolving toolbox of digital tools, resources, and platforms. Pulling together principles from constructivism, e-learning theory, and adult learning theory, educators can create a powerful learning experience that honors the individuality of each student while also guiding students toward achievement of learning objectives. Participants will be introduced to a matrix of the primary learning preferences combined with the cognitive domains originated by Benjamin Bloom, to ensure addressing the educational needs of students. Participants in this 3-hour professional development session will explore basic principles of constructivism and adult learning theory through 15 dynamic learning activities that promote content mastery in diverse educational settings using multi-sensory modalities. Ideal for differentiating lessons for student needs using growth mindset, presented activities will provide a strong foundation upon which many additional activities can be based. Word clouds, cartoon strips, infographics, and pasta art are just a sampling of the unique activities that will be highlighted during the session. Participants will view examples and be invited to practice some of the presented activities. How To guides and example prompts, rubrics, and syllabi descriptions will be provided. Synchronous participants will be invited to attend a live discussion session while asynchronous attendees will have access to previously recorded sessions.
- Teacher: Janeal Marie White