Critical Thinking Corner: Lectopia

Critical Thinking Corner Lectopia

What is Lectopia? Lectopia is an online lecture recording facility developed at the University of Western Australia. It is a revision tool for students. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Lectopia does not: Lectopia does:

[object Object],[object Object],Overview How do you learn best? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

1. Learning Styles: Visual or verbal? Which style describes YOUR learning preference? Verbal learners learn well if something is presented to them in written or spoken form. They find being able to read about things and listen to information particularly useful. Visual learners learn well when they can see or visualise things. They find visual aids such as pictures, diagrams, flow charts, timeline, films and demonstrations particularly useful.

1. Visual learners … STRENGTHS DANGER ZONES ,[object Object],[object Object],May find it hard to absorb written or spoken information without accompanying graphics or visual cues

1. Verbal learners … STRENGTHS DANGER ZONES ,[object Object],[object Object],May find it challenging to understand pictures, diagrams or demonstrations without written or spoken explanations

1. Strategies for using Lectopia effectively ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Verbal Learners ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Visual Learners

2. Critical Thinking with Lectopia

2. Critical Thinking - The basics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

2. Tips: Before accessing Lectopia ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],which terms or ideas do you need clarified? which assessments are due? any questions from the last lecture? what do you expect will be discussed? how might the readings relate to the lecture? mind map? flow chart? ruled lecture pad?

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],2. Tips: While accessing Lectopia - download PowerPoint - differentiate main points from supporting detail - verbal: ‘my point is…’ - volume: loud = important - pauses: important point coming! ,[object Object],[object Object]

2. Tips: After accessing Lectopia 1. Summarise or mind-map your notes 2. Note questions for readings or tutorials 3. File notes and summaries for exam revision 4. Revise: Test your knowledge

Summary You can engage with Lectopia critically, but it takes a commitment to active learning. ASK QUESTIONS! REVISE! SUMMARISE YOUR NOTES ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS NOTE YOUR OWN RESPONSE LISTEN FOR VERBAL CUES

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