Episode 31

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3rd Jun 2024

Myth Takedown #3: Motivated Students Don't Equal Successful Students

This is the third episode in the Learning Myth Takedown Series. James and Alex discuss the concept that "motivation in students breeds successful outcomes". This is not supported by data and can actually lead to missing out on key ways to create successful outcomes in students - in one way, through a unique way to use testing. Check out the articles and sources referenced in the episode below:

Education Corner | 27 Educational Myths and How to Debunk Them

Medium.com | The Surprising Truth: Why Motivation is Not the Key to Success

The Pedagogy Toolkit | Low Stakes, High Rewards: Cracking the Code to Successful Assessments

Educational Psychology Review | Retrieval Practice Consistently Benefits Student Learning: a Systematic Review of Applied Research in Schools and Classrooms

International Journal of eLearning & Distance Education | An Analysis of Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Undergraduate Motivation during the COVID Pandemic

Brown, McDaniel, and Rodiger | Make it Stick

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The Pedagogy Toolkit

The Global Campus Pedagogy Toolkit is a podcast where we focus on equipping online instructors with the tools to foster student success through supportive online learning environments. We explore engaging online teaching strategies, how to design the online learning environment, supportive practices for online students, and how to stay current with higher education policies through discussions between guests and instructional designers.

About your hosts

Amalie Holland

I'm a recovered high school English teacher now working as an an instructional designer at the University of Arkansas.

Alex Dowell

Hey there! I'm Alex and I love learning! I have undergrad and graduate degrees in education and have worked in and around higher education for over 8 years. Discovering how emerging and historical technologies blend to improve teaching and learning really fires me up.

When I'm not podcasting or planning courses, you'll find me outside on running trails, reading, drinking good coffee, watching Premier League football, and hanging out with my family.

Feel free to ask me anything!

James Martin

I'm an instructional designer at the University of Arkansas Global Campus, where I work with professors to make online versions of academic classes. I've spent most of my career in higher education. I've also taught college and high school classes, face to face and online. I’m passionate about education, reading, making music, good software, and great coffee.

Camie Wood (she/her/hers)

Hi! I'm Camie, an instructional designer with a passion for teaching and learning and I believe in the power of effective design and instruction to transform student learning. I have seen this transformation both in the classroom as a former teacher and as a researcher during my pursuit of a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, being outdoors, and reading. I love a good cup of tea, embroidery, and gardening.