MMM: How Can I Spark and Sustain Engagement in Reluctant Learners?

Monday Morning Mentor packs an impressive amount of practical information into a fast, focused format that covers traditional & online teaching as well as administrative issues. In only 20 minutes, a critical topic that affects the higher education landscape is effectively and efficiently covered, leaving you with actionable insights and information to take back to your campus. ^{Source: Magna Publications.}

The program is available for on-demand (i.e., pre-recorded) viewing for one full week.

This week’s title is How Can I Spark and Sustain Engagement in Reluctant Learners?

Facing a classroom of skeptical and apathetic students can be daunting. The extra time and effort to engage reluctant learners often leads to increased frustration and disengagement, creating a negative learning environment.

In just 20 minutes, you can start turning those students into engaged and motivated learners with five proven gamification strategies. Join presenter Andrew Davies, Adjunct Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, as he shares actionable insights and real-life examples, revealing not only what works in his own curriculum but also the common pitfalls to avoid. By embracing these strategies, you’ll witness a remarkable boost in student motivation and performance, setting a new standard for classroom engagement.

Don’t waste precious time on trial and error. Embrace the power of gamification to unlock student success and create a dynamic, enriching learning experience for all!

Learning Goals

After viewing this Magna 20-Minute Mentor, participants will be able to:

• Understand how to incorporate short, playful activities into an existing curriculum to boost student engagement
• Incentivize extra credit work
• Utilize the novel retrieval practice exercise
• Create a narrative around class assessments

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^{Please note: Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of   College. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with people not affiliated with Langara, is prohibited.} 

***due to the college closures on March 29 and April 1st, we will be sending the login information for this webinar on Tuesday, April 2nd. You will have access to the webinar until April 8th, when the following MMM becomes available***