Engaging Students With

C.A.R.E.

Presented by LaNita Kirby, Instructor of EnglishRowan-Cabarrus Community College

Candidate for Director, RCCC Teaching & Learning Center

December 13, 2010

People do not care how much you know until

they know how much you care.

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Adult learners learn best when their courses provide opportunities for the following:

•Autonomy and self-direction;•Ability to connect with prior knowledge;•Practical, relevant, goal-oriented activities.

(Lieb, Stephen. “Principles of Adult Learning” )

In today’s knowledge economy, we must help our students achieve their own personal success through engagement. By collaborating with them, exploring

creative hands-on experiences, and delivering them d -- with C.A.R.E.—they will succeed.

The Letter “C” = CONSULT WITH YOUR STUDENTS!

1.ESTABLISH RAPPORT2.ASK QUESTIONS3.SEEK UNDERSTANDING4.INVITE DIALOGUE5.SECURE BUY-IN

What do you think the Letter “A” in C.A.R.E stands for…_______?

LET’S ASK OZZIE!

Meet OZZIE!

My solution to “the thumbers”!Helps engage the shy, quiet students!

Live Question Tool (You-Tube tutorial)

Harvard’s Live Question Tool Post Your Questions and Comments Here

http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/questions/propose.php

•Gives students a free, feel-good fix;•Allows instructor to collect information, give listening quizzes;•Helps classroom to engage the “back-channel” (during and after class);•Captures insights about student feelings, frustrations, etc.;•Enables student feedback (anonymously or with SIDNs).

Students, teachers, even

butterflies know this is

true!

QR Code Projects (English 111)

Fall 2010

Teaching and Learning Support With

Web 2.0 Tools and SAS

LaNita Kirby, RCCC English Instructor,Professional Development

CommitteeJanuary 7, 2009

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LET ME SHOW YOU HOW IT WORKS!

+Consultative+ Active

+Rigorous

+Engaged

WAMO!