Preparing for Student Success in the Digital World

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1 Preparing for Student Success in the Digital World Lauren McCants Indiana University-Bloomington Kelley School of Business Amanda Karls Indiana University-Bloomington Kelley School of Business

2 Preparing for Student Success in the Digital World Topics Digital World - Fast Facts Mobile Apps and Selection Strategies for Success with

3 Living in a Digital World Fast Facts

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5 Consumption vs Creation

6 Students: Digital Devices 2013 survey by CourseSmart revealed that: 68% of students use three or more devices every day 59% of students say they are more likely to bring a laptop or tablet to class while only 41% prefer to bring a textbook

7 Students: Digital Studying Additional data compiled by CourseSmart showed that: 88% of students say they have used a mobile device for last minute studying before a test 79% of students felt that technology such as mobile devices, digital textbooks, e-readers, and tablets saved them time when studying and learning Of those students, 64% say technology saves them two or more hours every day

8 Students: etextbooks IPFW and Ivy Tech sponsor the included program included allows students to find etext of their course material IPFW predicted 5,200 students would use the program in Fall 2013 up from just 40 students in Fall 2012 Verdict is still out on what students like Several small studies indicate students prefer hardcopy textbooks.

9 Discussion - Digital World 1. What changes have you witnessed in regards to students and technology? 2. How do you currently assist students with their technological needs? 3. Which types of technology do you feel most confident helping students master and why?

10 Mobile Apps

11 Over 65,000 apps related to educational topics are available in the itunes Store!

12 Start the Conversation: Anytime Does the student mention Learning Style Pace of the lecture Cramming Not enough time Do you notice Lack of organization Overwhelmed Cell phone in hand

13 Provide Guidance: Considerations for App Selection Price Reviews Individualization Alerts and Feedback Productivity Learning Traits Skill Acquisition Skill Enhancement

14 Selecting Technology Example

15 Example: Voice Recorder for Note Taking Search: Voice Recorder Result: Over 100 Voice Recorders

16 Pick YOUR Voice Recorder Price: Free vs Paid Reviews: Relevance vs Popularity vs Rating Individualization Usage/Description Alerts and Feedback Notification Center

17 Questions to Ponder for App Selection Productivity Time Involved Learning Traits Visual, Audio, Kinesthetic Skill Acquisition New Skill Skill Enhancement Improving Skill Set

18 Hot Picks Handout & Discussion

19 Success Set-up, Routine, Professionalism

20 Discussion What challenges do you observe related to student ? 2. How do you encourage professional communication with your students?

21 Indiana University Policy Students are expected to check their on a frequent and consistent basis in order to stay current with university-related communications. *

22 Student Habits Purdue University study showed students spend 6 minutes a day on .

23 Start the Conversation: Have you been checking your IU ? No, I don t know how. I have never checked my IU . I think my Mom has checked it. Do you know why your IU is important? Line of communication between IU and student Way to exemplify professionalism and responsibility for important academic and campus information

24 Providing Guidance: Checking How to start? Create folders when things need a place Response, file or delete Create professional signature Zero inbox strategy Daily/Weekly Maintenance Develop routine of checking, responding, filing or deleting

25 Provide Guidance: Folders Housing FYE Folder for each class: FOLK-F 111, BUS-C 104, ENG-W 131 Financial Aid Academic Deadlines Advising Extracurricular (with subfolders for specific club/org) Family Friends

26 Provide Guidance: Create Routine Respond Reply to s in a timely fashion File Place completed s into proper folders Delete Trash s that you will not need in the future Repeat Create a habit: Respond, File or Delete

27 Provide Guidance: Professionalism Respond Reply to s in a timely fashion Greeting and Signature Always begin with proper and polite greeting Create a professional signature including full name, graduation year, and LinkedIn profile Subject Always include a subject, never leave this blank Proofread Review before hitting send Do not use text message speak (LOL, ROTFL)

28 Questions/Comments