FOCUS: Create a lesson plan that will actively engage undergraduate nursing students in Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).

Objective: The learner will create a lesson plan

Evaluate former students' lesson focus topics and objectives. Analyze key elements to each. Create your own lesson focus and at least 2 HOTS objectives.

Analyze an active learning strategy on Critical Care through role play activities.

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Create a concept map of your lesson using a technology learning tool

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Concept Map with Technology

A non electronic example of a concept map

Lesson Plan

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Objective: The learner will develop at least two objectives that requires student to engage in HOTS.

Create a concept map on HOTS

Create objectives (in class) using HOTS.

Objective: The learner will develop at least two objectives that requires student to engage in HOTS.

Create a concept map on HOTS

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Create objectives (in class) using HOTS.

Objective: The learner will create at least two active learning strategies that will cognitively engage his learners with the objectives.

Brainstorm (think pair share) learning experiences in which you were totally involved and where you "learned for keeps." Describe this to a peer. Analyze what made this experience unique and effective in your learning.

Use forced association in a cross impact matrix with Active learning strategies and potential lesson focus ideas. Share your best with the class.