EOTP-Developing Self-Directed Online Learners
Rationale
Self-directed learners are able to “assess the demands of a task, evaluate their own knowledge and skills, plan an approach, monitor progress, and adjust their strategies as needed” (Ambrose, Bridges, Lovett, DiPietro, & Norman, 2010, p. 191). Students who learn to do this are much more likely to apply these same skills to learning beyond a single course.
Practices
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Effectively structure and provide interim tasks for larger assignments
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Share time estimates to help students manage their time
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Share exemplars to inform student work
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Integrate a structured peer review into projects and papers
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Prompt reflection on preparation for exams and assignments using a cognitive wrapper
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Prompt self-assessment with reflective assignments
