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- Brainstorm a list of WIIFM (what’s in it for me?) from a student perspective.
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Quick Tips
- If you can’t think of more than “because you should know it,” then you need to talk to your students and get a better sense of where they are in their learning and where they are going.
- If you know your students well but you still have a hard time determining the relevance of a particular learning outcome, perhaps you should consider removing this content from your course.
This activity is part of the Motivation section of the Teacher for Learning Module.
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227 Responses for this Activity
- What’s in it for you . . . to plan out your film project OR really do the footwork of pre-production?
by Phillip McGregor (@PMcGregor)
What’s in it for you . . . to plan out your film project OR really do the footwork of pre-production? Personal: You will get your student projects done on time! Fewer late nights in the edit suite. (There will always late nights in the edit suite!) You will build self-confidence, especially in your ideas, more… »
- WIIFM – RRT students learning anatomy and physiology
by Sam Gennidakis (@SGennidakis)
What’s in it for me? List for Respiratory Therapy students learning cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology Learn more about patient cardiorespiratory conditions, their affect on the body and how they manifest in clinical symptoms when abnormal so they can recognize when they are occurring in patients. Learning of relevant anatomical and physiological features and processes to more… »
- WIIFM
by anh lam (@anhlam)
Completing this activity from the perspective of a Project Manager and considering the WIIFM from the subject matter expert’s perspective developing the curriculum. WIIFM Providing content that is up-to-date with their industry experience and knowledge. Increasing student success so they are career- and world ready. Sharing experiences, lessons learned, and tips from experience being in more… »
- WIIFM
by Lucas Prestes (@Lucas Plautz Prestes)
With a background that is often in the area of education and not programming, many students resist understanding the meaning of programming in this profession since it is not essentially programming. Understanding complex concepts: Many students appear to understand better with visual representations and interactive simulations to understand the abstract principles of programming more effectively. more… »
- Whats In it for Me
by Peter Sheedy (@PeterS)
Within the Management Accounting course, I have had significant issues with engaging students especially with students attending class. It would seem that for many the only WIFM that matters is a mark meaning if you are not marking attendance or having an in class assessment they will not attend class. That said, there are many more… »
- WFIIM aviation English
by Ryan Walmsley (@rwalmsley)
In teaching aviation English to prospective pilots a short while ago, it was often a hard sell for some students who thought that their skills were adequate (but weren’t). It helped to mitigate some of their unease if their coordinators explained the necessity. I never actually had a formal list, so here’s one I’ve drafted more… »
- WIIFM – Carolyn Nesbitt-Larking
by Carolyn Nesbitt-Larking (@Carolyn)
Intersting prompt. When I think about WIIFM from a student perspective I see it from three various levels. Primary level- I’ve got to do this “stuff” meaning assessments, homework, readings, showing up to class, etc. to meet whatever is required from the professor. This can often be regarded as perfunctory, something that just needs doing. more… »
- WIIFM Activity
by Afshan Jabeen (@ajabeen)
I teach science courses at the college and have taught in various programs here. Mainly I teach in the BScN program here at SLC. I can see how my students are dedicated to pursuing a career in nursing. Nurses play a pivotal role in patient care, serving as advocates, educators, and caregivers throughout the healthcare more… »
- MOTIVATION
by winton cape (@winton)
Why am I in this Marketing course?????? WIFM RESPONSE I am taking business because I someday want to take over the family business Marketing techniques and technology are evolving and the course helps you be current I want to go on and become a CPA The course lets you peek into the world of marketing more… »
- WIIFM
by Emma Pearce Mogridge (@emmalouisepearce)
I have written a response based on the current activities I am doing with my grade 5/6 class.
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Connie Mellon
My students have informed me they want practical skills they can use, so I explain to them the screening and assessment tools I teach will be useful to use with clients and are common among practitioners across the human services field (mental health, addictions, criminal justice, etc.), so they will be useful in various workplaces. Sometimes they balk at studying all the legal/mental health lingo so I explain that if they have the trending lingo of their profession, they will have more success during interviews and an easier transition when beginning a new job. I told them each profession has their own professional language (legal, medical, mental health, addictions, etc.) and it will put them at an advantage to understand terms such as “harm reduction”, “abstinence violation effect”, “concurrent disorder” for example. Some become discouraged when they get a low mark (“c” grade) so to encourage them to keep going I remind them that employers do not want to see their report card, just their diplomas!