NHCC ENHANCED CEU

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Classrooms for the 21st Century

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Mission Recognizing that students are the primary reason that Northampton Community College exists, we seek to provide excellent, accessible and comprehensive learning experiences in partnership with the dynamic, diverse communities we serve.

…horrible, isn’t it? : 

…horrible, isn’t it?

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1908 2008 c1450 c2000 BC King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon

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most constructed before 1970’s poor support for collaborative learning lecture focused, not learning-focused limit flexibility constrain student movement limit instructor/ student interaction poor support for evolving technology what’s wrong with classrooms today

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drivers for change demand for 21st century work skills adoption of new pedagogies emerging technologies implication of gen Y diverse student population increased accountability for student success

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communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills financial, economic, and business literacy global and civic awareness demand for 21st century work skills drivers for change:

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learner-centered / constructivist pedagogy instructors as guide on the side discovery and team based activities adoption of new pedagogies drivers for change:

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analysis of constructivist classrooms : 5 e’s :

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new means of content delivery/collaboration data capture and assessment relevant web content easily accessed academic social networking increased affordability emerging technologies drivers for change:

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expect media-rich, high-tech, hands-on experiences increased desire for instructor mentoring prefer collaborative, social learning implication of gen Y drivers for change:

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higher expectations by students, parents and community ROI retention and graduation rates Increased global competition increased accountability for student success drivers for change: Picture of student with parent

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keeping up with demand of increasing enrollment space standards driven by efficiency users not engaged in the design process faculty fear of failure pressure on funding barriers to change

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change comes from understanding

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human-centered design process secondary research conversant with language trend analysis photography, ethnography contextual interviews participatory design insights recognized develop design principles create thought starters develop new solutions observe synthesize realize prototype measure understand

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where we went 12 universities across the country over 35 of classrooms, in-between spaces and lounges public, private and community colleges 6 educational disciplines

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what we discovered classrooms have their own rhythm and pace most classrooms are a barrier to learning classrooms do not support new media peer to peer learning and instructor guidance are the new norms classrooms do not support the individual needs of students and instructors learning happens everywhere insights:

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classrooms have their own rhythm and pace insight 1:

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A 45minute balancing act

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students work in teams the entire class period TAs reset the classroom after students leave

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Some classrooms are a barrier to learning insight 2:

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students twist to see whiteboard team shares handout to complete project

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disconnect between students and instructor

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classrooms do not support new media insight 3:

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implications for instructors

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can you see what I’m talking about?

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how do incorporate emerging technologies?

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peer to peer learning and instructor guidance are the new norms insight 4:

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Students often explain content to each other look who is teaching now?

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TA guides students through an exercise instructor discusses team project

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learning happens everywhere insight 5:

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“third” places

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office hours

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instructors meet in the student union to exchange ideas students meet directly after class to discuss a project

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Learn lab video

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Cal State - Fullerton Grand Valley State University University of Michigan Trinity Lutheran College

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large learnlab triangulation of projection

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reflection zones

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front back

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Plane Trigonometry Business Computer Applications American Literature Basic Math Philosophy Human Anatomy Criminal Justice Education Instruction courses taught

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client site feedback Dropout rate reduced 3 weeks into semester in LearnLab drop out rate at 12% vs 50% in previous learning environment (trigonometry course) Material absorbed faster Trig course curriculum completed 3 weeks early…attributed to increase in quality of group work…saved time used for peer-to-peer instruction Absenteeism minimized… Visually impaired learner attended class because the content displayed was “up close”…did not attend other classes Grades Improving GPA improved 19% in trigonometry course semester over semester

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(2) (4) (2) (3) * * *

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support learning where ever it occurs provide space for the work that occurs before and after class allow for the plug and play of mobile technology create spaces for informal learning and chance run ins design principle 6:

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touch down kiosks powered tables privacy options

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change starts in the classroom

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node

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node| Real World Examples

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the tablet is no longer for paper and pen

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Thank you