Motivation

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MotivationMotivation

Lily Stasik21st Century Learning

Summer, 2009

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Time to work on eSchool…

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A good start is critical !A good start is critical !

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Solid OrientationSolid Orientation

Understanding How-ToUnderstanding How-To

Clear ExpectationsClear Expectations

HookHook

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Mechanics Matter

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Up TimeUp Time

Response TimeResponse Time

Ease of UseEase of Use

Easy AdministrationEasy Administration

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Teachers make a Teachers make a differencedifference

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Timely FriendlyApproachable EnthusiasticEncouraging Engaged

Clear Capable

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Course design is keyCourse design is key

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MediaMediaDifferentiatedDifferentiatedInquiry BasedInquiry BasedParticipatoryParticipatoryStructuredStructured

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Collaboration & community is vital

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IntroductionsIntroductions

DiscussionsDiscussions

Group ProjectsGroup Projects

Social NetworkingSocial Networking

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Flexibility is Flexibility is very importantvery important

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ScheduleSchedule

AssignmentsAssignments

LocationLocation

Due DateDue Date

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Student ownership is Student ownership is

absolutely essential!absolutely essential!

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How does this all add up?

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