Alternative forms of students presenting assignments - beyond the PowerPoint.

Sidney Peimer Jesse Daniel Brown Martin T. Bosnev

Hello there,

Engaging Gen Z students in undergraduate education through innovative and creative assignment formats can indeed foster deeper learning and enhance collaboration. Here are some relevant pedagogical theories and creative modalities that you might find useful for your conference paper:

Relevant Pedagogical Theories

Constructivist Learning Theory:

Students construct knowledge through experiences and reflections. Encouraging creative presentations allows students to internalise and reinterpret information in unique ways, fostering deeper understanding.

Multiple Intelligences Theory (Howard Gardner):

Students have different kinds of intelligences (e.g., musical, linguistic, spatial) and learn best when teaching methods address these varied intelligences. Offering diverse presentation formats (e.g., music, drama, visual arts) caters to different intelligences, making learning more inclusive.

Experiential Learning Theory (David Kolb):

Learning is a process where knowledge is created through the transformation of experience. Creative assignments such as role-plays or simulations allow students to engage in active experimentation and reflective observation.

Self-Determination Theory:

Students are motivated when they feel autonomous, competent, and connected. Allowing students to choose their preferred creative format can enhance their intrinsic motivation and engagement.

Creative Modalities for Student Assignments

Performing Arts:Rap Songs/Karaoke: Students can present their research or findings through a rap song or a karaoke performance, making complex concepts more memorable. Theatre/Short Plays: Groups can write and perform short plays or scenes to illustrate a concept, historical event, or business case study.

Digital Media:Video Blogs (Vlogs): Students can create vlogs to document their research process and findings, providing a personal and engaging way to present their work. Podcast Episodes: Creating a podcast episode allows students to explore a topic in-depth, including interviews with experts or fictional characters.

Visual Arts:Storyboards/Comics: Students can create storyboards or comic strips to narrate a process, theory, or historical event visually. Infographics: Designing infographics can help students distill and present information clearly and visually appealingly.

Interactive Media:Websites/Blogs: Developing a website or blog around their topic can engage students in creating a resource that can be shared beyond the classroom. Interactive Simulations: Using tools like Twine, students can create interactive stories or simulations that explore decision-making processes.

Literary Formats:Poetry/Lyrics: Writing poetry or song lyrics to convey concepts can tap into students' creative abilities and offer a different perspective on the material. Screenplays/TV Episodes: Crafting a screenplay or TV episode script allows students to explore narrative structures and character development.

Collaborative Projects:Group Wikis: Creating a collaborative wiki on a particular topic can encourage teamwork and comprehensive exploration of the subject matter. Public Performances/Exhibitions: Organizing a public performance or exhibition where students present their projects can add an element of real-world relevance and pressure.

By integrating these pedagogical theories and creative modalities, you can not only enhance student engagement but also cater to diverse learning styles and intelligences. These approaches can help students develop a range of skills, from critical thinking and collaboration to creativity and communication.

If you have any further questions or need more detailed examples, feel free to ask. I'd also be interested in hearing more about your experiences with these alternative assignment formats.

Best regards,

Sandeep

Sidney Peimer

Martin T. Bosnev

Martin, this is absolutely amazing - thank you.

I see you don't have a qualification in pedagogy - so there's hope for the rest of us :)

Thanks again

Regards

Sid

Thanks Martin. Would love to read your papers.

Jesse Daniel Brown

Mind reading and human to AI reinforced learning through VR / AR devices that read the wearers' minds while they are studying the images presented to them in real time based on what the lesson materials are and what the student is thinking.

The student and AI create a link.

For more information, you can check my paper:

Preprint Anchoring Global Security: Autonomous Shipping with Mind Rea...

Thank Jesse - will check out the paper.

Edivania Farias

Sandeep Jaiswal nice chatgpt response. Tell it I said thank you.

Yeah - spotted that too (and tested it to confirm). But does give me somewhat of a start.

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