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Don’t “Power-Down” Education… Motivation and Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students :

Don’t “Power-Down” Education… Motivation and Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Suzanne Ensmann Feb. 18, 2011 Central Florida College, Ocala, FL

Today’s Objectives:

Today’s Objectives Identify who students of today (& tomorrow) are Discover how motivation and classroom management go hand-in-hand with entrepreneurial activities and gaming in education Determine next plan of action Organize your dashboard to the future Explore Tools to: Communicate Collaborate Create & Celebrate! Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 2

Who students are… :

Who students are … Individuals who are faced with jobs by the time they graduate that are not even in existence yet . Did you Know Individuals coming to your classroom with many different learning styles . Individuals from diverse backgrounds with a variety of experiences, knowledge, and cultural differences Learning Styles Begin Thinking Like an Entrepreneur! Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 3

Who students of today (& tomorrow) are… :

Who students of today (& tomorrow) are … 100% of college students polled had cell phones 99% of them paid for unlimited text messaging 75% had internet access on phones 97% of children play electronic games 60% (~145 million) Americans play interactive games regularly “100% of college students polled on 27 campuses have played a video game." Jeannie Justice: http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/geekydog2-443384-games-simulations-and-gamers/ 69% worldwide play interactive games http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_people_play_video_games_in_the_world Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 4

So your students…:

So your students… Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 5 Use cell phones… electronics Are digital natives Are connecting to the WWW Are GAMERS!

What a game is… :

What a game is … “A structured activity, usually undertaken for enjoyment and sometimes used as an educational tool.” Wikipedia INTENT What’s the difference between a GAME and a simulation??? A GAME has: Rules Challenges Interaction Jeannie Justice: http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/geekydog2-443384-games-simulations-and-gamers/ Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 6

Characteristics of these students… :

Characteristics of these students … Who Gamers: Believe there is always an answer; thus, n othing is impossible; Expect trial and error; aware that “failure is a learning experience, not an end result”; aware there may be several ways to solve a problem and keep trying until they do; self-governing; believe they have control of their destiny; Confident in exercising their rights; They “play well with others, but accept responsibility and consequences for their actions”. Jeannie Justice: http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/geekydog2-443384-games-simulations-and-gamers/ Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 7

Characteristics of these students… :

Characteristics of these students … Gamers: Are: “risk takers”; Embrace competition; And collaboration! See games as “rule based”; Believe: “roles are clear”; Effort determines outcome; “Games simulate real-life”. Jeannie Justice: http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/geekydog2-443384-games-simulations-and-gamers/ Who Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 8

Why we want “gaming” in education…:

Why we want “gaming” in education… Take advantage of: The benefits of these gamers' mindset! The tools they already have! 9 They are not going away! Meaningful Learning Failsafe Environment Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 9

Prepare with 21st Century Skills :

Prepare with 21 st Century Skills Teach them to Think globally Become producers vs. consumers Demonstrate Digital Citizenship Engage in critical thinking and problem solving skills Prepare them for the jobs market with creativity, organizational, collaboration, communication, and entrepreneurial skills NYTimes Quest 2 Learn Why Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 10

What a “phone” is today… :

What a “phone” is today … Communicate? Collaborate? Create? Celebrate ! The computer in their pocket! Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 11

Other electronics students have… :

Other electronics students have… No computers due to budget????? FREE “computers”! Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 12

Change the Culture…:

Educational Simmulations AKA: “Games” Our Courts Justice Sandra Day O'Connor’s vision Change Management Dr. Frick’s initiative, Indiana University Rules: Look over the rules! CM Video Tutorial OC Teachers Guides Change the Culture… Time to Play! How Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 13

Determine next plan of action…:

Determine next plan of action… The process: Consuming lessons Producing lessons How Changing the culture Knowledge Persuasion Decision making Implementation Confirmation From Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation Don’t be afraid of “ Disruptive Technology ” Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 14

www.tinyURL.com/sensmann-tech-tools :

www.tinyURL.com/sensmann-tech-tools Hands-on time! Try it out! Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 15 Tools to get you up-to-speed with your students… Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students

My game plan… :

My game plan … Share? Present? Adopt? How Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 16

Thanks for joining me today! Questions?:

Thanks for joining me today! Questions ? Contact Information: Suzanne Ensmann #772-528-1500, sensmann@comcast.net , www.Purpose2day.com Motivation & Classroom Management for Younger Adult Students Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 17

Thanks to these resources who collaborate for the greater good of education…:

Central Florida College, Ocala, FL Thanks to these resources who collaborate for the greater good of education… Jeannie Justice, Health Science Academy Coordinator, IRSC: www.jeanniejustice.com Kaiser’s Data: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/magazine/19video-t.html?pagewanted=4&_r=1&emc=eta1 Flashcards: www.Iflipper.com FLVS Conspiracy Code: http://www.flvs.net/areas/flvscourses/ConspiracyCode/Pages/default.aspx Problem Solving Skills: http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/reading/techniques/scanning/game.shtml NY Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/magazine/19video-t.html?_r=3&pagewanted=2&emc=eta1 Quest to Learn: http://q2l.org/ Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffusion_of_innovations Disruptive Technology: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdLtWVy1DQI Our Courts: http://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right?redirect Dr. Theodore Frick, Indiana University, Change Management game: http://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right?redirect Suzanne Ensmann’s Tech Tools: www.tinyurl.com/sensmann-tech-tools See: Active Learning Content to Engage Students (freeware)! www.tinyurl.com/SLS1101 ; http://beanentrepreneur.yolasite.com/ Resource Links Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 18