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Student-Focused Learning

Higher Education in an Exponential Digital Era

Edited by Darrel W. Staat

Learning methods for the twenty-first century will include those which are student-centered, learning-focused, and digitally enhanced. Teaching will become learning management; the lecturer will become a learning guide, and students will become learning inventors. This book provides chapters describing a number of methods to be used in higher education in the twenty-first century. Some methods have been in existence for a period of time; others are literally at the front edge of development. Trying them out, piloting them, and experimenting with them for the benefit of the student is well worth the effort.

It is best to be as prepared as possible for future changes rather than waiting to see what is going to happen. Those who try and are successful will be the leaders in learning management of the near future. In the digital world, being at the leading edge has definite advantages. No matter which method is used, it should focus on the student as learner with the faculty member as a learning guide. To survive in the twenty-first century, students will need to become continuous learners, developing with changes at an exponential velocity. Educators need to keep this critical concept in mind.
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 160 • Trim: 6½ x 9
978-1-4758-5497-8 • Hardback • June 2020 • $61.00 • (£47.00)
978-1-4758-5498-5 • Paperback • June 2020 • $32.00 • (£25.00)
978-1-4758-5499-2 • eBook • June 2020 • $30.00 • (£25.00)
Subjects: Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology, Education / Administration / Higher, Education / Current Issues, Education / Social Media
Dr. Darrel W. Staat is past president of three community colleges and a state system. He has extensive experience as a classroom and online instructor and currently serves as a university professor.
Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1. Concept-Based Education

Chapter 2. Project Based Education

Chapter 3. Online Education

Chapter 4. The Flipped Classroom Education

Chapter 5. Gaming Education

Chapter 6. YouTube Education

Chapter 7. Google Education

Chapter 8. MOOC Education

Chapter 9. Virtual Reality Education

Epilogue

About the Editor

About the Contributors
Student Focused Learning proposes a thoughtful new approach to 21st-century higher education, reimagining students as learning inventors. Suggested strategies offer support for practitioners, from the novice to the seasoned educator.
— Margaret Annunziata, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Davidson County Community College, Thomasville, North Carolina


Student Focused Learning: Higher Education in an Exponential Digital Era is an informative read for college faculty looking for ways to engage students with emerging technologies. The book provides techniques to involve learners using technology, as well as platforms to enhance learning and to better prepare students for an exponential digital era with a changing workforce.
— Sylvia Cox, Vice President of Student Services at Southeastern Community College, Whiteville, North Carolina


Student Focused Learning: Higher Education in an Exponential Digital Era is a thorough resource that provides practical direction on student-focused teaching methods for higher education institutions in the digital era. A definite must read!
— Jonathan A. Wirt, Dean of Student Life, Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, North Carolina


Darrel Staat provides a glimpse into the impact of new and emerging technologies on teaching pedagogy in higher education. As technology evolves and student expectations change, so will the need to adjust practice to meet new learning style demands. Staat brings real world experience as a college president, system president, academic and author in providing a pathway for meeting the demands of incorporating such change and innovation into complex learning organizations.
— Rick W. Watkins, assistant professor, Wingate University, Wingate, North Carolina


Student Focused Learning features valuable resources and suggestions for connecting with 21st-century students. From research on instructional uses of YouTube and Google to the ‘rookie mistakes’ to avoid when flipping the classroom, teachers at all levels will find helpful advice and inspiration in this collection of essays.
— Dr. Tracy Mancini Ed.D, president of Carteret Community College, Morehead City, North Carolina


The book, Student Focused Learning, will be very valuable to educators as well as students who are learning the important role that the digital era plays in student learning. The book provides a wealth of information that will be beneficial to students as they learn using today’s technology and digital resources.
— Wanda White, Director of Student Services, NC Community College System, Raleigh, North Carolina


Student-Focused Learning

Higher Education in an Exponential Digital Era

Cover Image
Hardback
Paperback
eBook
Summary
Summary
  • Learning methods for the twenty-first century will include those which are student-centered, learning-focused, and digitally enhanced. Teaching will become learning management; the lecturer will become a learning guide, and students will become learning inventors. This book provides chapters describing a number of methods to be used in higher education in the twenty-first century. Some methods have been in existence for a period of time; others are literally at the front edge of development. Trying them out, piloting them, and experimenting with them for the benefit of the student is well worth the effort.

    It is best to be as prepared as possible for future changes rather than waiting to see what is going to happen. Those who try and are successful will be the leaders in learning management of the near future. In the digital world, being at the leading edge has definite advantages. No matter which method is used, it should focus on the student as learner with the faculty member as a learning guide. To survive in the twenty-first century, students will need to become continuous learners, developing with changes at an exponential velocity. Educators need to keep this critical concept in mind.
Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 160 • Trim: 6½ x 9
    978-1-4758-5497-8 • Hardback • June 2020 • $61.00 • (£47.00)
    978-1-4758-5498-5 • Paperback • June 2020 • $32.00 • (£25.00)
    978-1-4758-5499-2 • eBook • June 2020 • $30.00 • (£25.00)
    Subjects: Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology, Education / Administration / Higher, Education / Current Issues, Education / Social Media
Author
Author
  • Dr. Darrel W. Staat is past president of three community colleges and a state system. He has extensive experience as a classroom and online instructor and currently serves as a university professor.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Table of Contents

    Preface

    Acknowledgements

    Introduction

    Chapter 1. Concept-Based Education

    Chapter 2. Project Based Education

    Chapter 3. Online Education

    Chapter 4. The Flipped Classroom Education

    Chapter 5. Gaming Education

    Chapter 6. YouTube Education

    Chapter 7. Google Education

    Chapter 8. MOOC Education

    Chapter 9. Virtual Reality Education

    Epilogue

    About the Editor

    About the Contributors
Reviews
Reviews
  • Student Focused Learning proposes a thoughtful new approach to 21st-century higher education, reimagining students as learning inventors. Suggested strategies offer support for practitioners, from the novice to the seasoned educator.
    — Margaret Annunziata, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Davidson County Community College, Thomasville, North Carolina


    Student Focused Learning: Higher Education in an Exponential Digital Era is an informative read for college faculty looking for ways to engage students with emerging technologies. The book provides techniques to involve learners using technology, as well as platforms to enhance learning and to better prepare students for an exponential digital era with a changing workforce.
    — Sylvia Cox, Vice President of Student Services at Southeastern Community College, Whiteville, North Carolina


    Student Focused Learning: Higher Education in an Exponential Digital Era is a thorough resource that provides practical direction on student-focused teaching methods for higher education institutions in the digital era. A definite must read!
    — Jonathan A. Wirt, Dean of Student Life, Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, North Carolina


    Darrel Staat provides a glimpse into the impact of new and emerging technologies on teaching pedagogy in higher education. As technology evolves and student expectations change, so will the need to adjust practice to meet new learning style demands. Staat brings real world experience as a college president, system president, academic and author in providing a pathway for meeting the demands of incorporating such change and innovation into complex learning organizations.
    — Rick W. Watkins, assistant professor, Wingate University, Wingate, North Carolina


    Student Focused Learning features valuable resources and suggestions for connecting with 21st-century students. From research on instructional uses of YouTube and Google to the ‘rookie mistakes’ to avoid when flipping the classroom, teachers at all levels will find helpful advice and inspiration in this collection of essays.
    — Dr. Tracy Mancini Ed.D, president of Carteret Community College, Morehead City, North Carolina


    The book, Student Focused Learning, will be very valuable to educators as well as students who are learning the important role that the digital era plays in student learning. The book provides a wealth of information that will be beneficial to students as they learn using today’s technology and digital resources.
    — Wanda White, Director of Student Services, NC Community College System, Raleigh, North Carolina


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