Meeting++4+-+Nov+2012

NOVEMBER 8th, 2012 __**Members Present:**__
 * Erin Kane
 * Jamie Cressler
 * Jeremy Weaber
 * Caroline Peeke
 * Karol Huelsbeck
 * __Universal Guideline Focus: __**
 * **Principle 1:** Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
 * **Guideline 1:** Provide Options for Recruiting Interest

Meeting Minutes


 * Discussion: Engagement vs Entertainment **
 * Entertainment is short - lived; "thoughtless," information given to the students **
 * Engagement is: ideas last longer; thoughtful; students are inquisitive and creative **
 *  and problem-solvers; more about //how// students get the information and what **
 *  they do with the information afterwards; often has an end product or goal **

2. Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity **
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19.2px;">Providing options for recruiting interest means: **
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19.2px;"> 1. Optimize individual choice and autonomy
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19.2px;"> 3. Minimize threats and distractions **


 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19.2px;">This is a constructivist theory - have students relate the content to their own life. **


 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19.2px;">Example from Cressler - Silk Road Game (will post to UDL exchange) to recruit interest. Allows every students to get involved in learning about the Silk Road. This is also another means of information representation. **

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