More Professor, Less Madman: Supporting Learners as More Active Participants in Their Own Learning Without Driving Yourself Crazy

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has increased visibility of online teaching and the need for best practices as faculty from all levels and across all academic fields have moved to online and hybrid environments. Giving students agency and providing instructor presence while avoiding burnout is an interdisciplinary concern. In this discussion we’ll talk about developing best practices to support students in becoming active participants in their own learning and provide instructor presence without unduly burdening the teacher. This approach combines Facilitative Learning and a Constructivist approach to teaching and learning, with the practical outcome of increasing students’ self-efficacy. Participants will leave with new approaches to interacting with and supporting their students.

Presenters

Lenese Colson
Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Studies, Valdosta State University, Georgia, United States

Nicole Alemanne
Assistant Professor, Department of Library & Information Studies, Valdosta State University, Georgia, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Focused Discussion

Theme

Considering Digital Pedagogies

KEYWORDS

Constructivism, Learner agency, Active participants, Facilitation, Self-efficacy, Avoiding burnout