class: left, bottom, title-slide .title[ # Self-Directed Learning ] .subtitle[ ## for MechE Problem-Solving ] .author[ ### Bret Staudt Willet | Florida State University ] .date[ ### February 16, 2024 ] --- class: inverse, center, middle #
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<br><br> Problem-Solving <br> as a Journey --- #
Problem-Solving as a Journey <img src="img/SDL.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- ### Self-Directed Learning --- #
Problem-Solving as a Journey <img src="img/SDL.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Self-Directed Learning: Macro --- #
Problem-Solving as a Journey <img src="img/SDL-micro.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Self-Directed Learning: Micro --- #
Problem-Solving as a Journey <img src="img/engineering-problem.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### What is your typical problem-solving process? --- #
Problem-Solving as a Journey <img src="img/engineering-problem.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### How will you be expected to solve problems in your career? --- #
Problem-Solving as a Journey <img src="img/0-SDL-journey.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Self-Directed Learning --- #
Problem-Solving as a Journey <img src="img/0-SDL-journey1.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Self-Directed Learning: **1. Performance Objective/Outcome** --- #
Problem-Solving as a Journey <img src="img/0-SDL-journey2.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Self-Directed Learning: **2. Starting Context** --- #
Problem-Solving as a Journey <img src="img/0-SDL-journey3.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Self-Directed Learning: **3. Practice Opportunities** --- #
Problem-Solving as a Journey <img src="img/0-SDL-journey4.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Self-Directed Learning: **4. Difficulty Level** --- #
Problem-Solving as a Journey <img src="img/0-SDL-journey5.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Self-Directed Learning: **5. Content Area** --- #
Problem-Solving as a Journey <img src="img/0-SDL-journey6.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Self-Directed Learning: **6. External Guide** --- #
Problem-Solving as a Journey 1.
Identify Performance Objective/Outcome 2.
Assess Starting Context 3.
Maximize Practice Opportunities 4.
Monitor Difficulty Level 5.
Explore Content Area 6.
Find External Guides --- class: inverse, center, middle #
<br><br> 1. Objective/Outcome --- #
1. Objective/Outcome <img src="img/1-mountain-summit.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- ### Journey into the new and unknown --- #
1. Objective/Outcome <img src="img/1-mountain-summit.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Engineers are creators: Engineer [verb] something new --- class: inverse, center, top #
<br><br> 1. Performance Objective/Outcome <br><br>
Perils <hr> -- **Lack of self-reflection
Analysis paralysis** <hr> --
Unclear goals: lack of direction --
Too many options: Trouble getting started --- class: inverse, center, middle #
<br><br> 2. Starting Context --- #
2. Starting Context <img src="img/2-character-builder.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- ### Start from strength -- - Deep roots in backstory, experiences, people, current resources --- #
2. Starting Context <img src="img/2-character-builder.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Start from strength - Max/min your character: Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) --- class: inverse, center, top #
<br><br> 2. Starting Context <br><br>
Perils <hr> -- **Too little self
Too much self** <hr> --
Social comparison and lack of confidence in strengths --
Over-confidence --- class: inverse, center, middle #
<br><br> 3. Practice Opportunities --- #
3. Practice Opportunities <img src="img/3-journey-space.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- ### Progress through practice: Look for places to try new things in low-stakes contexts --- class: inverse, center, top #
<br><br> 3. Practice Opportunities<br><br>
Perils <hr> -- **Too little motivation
Too much motivation** <hr> --
Lack of follow through --
Always connected --
Context collapse: No distinction between personal and professional --- class: inverse, center, middle #
<br><br> 4. Difficulty Level --- #
4. Difficulty Level <img src="img/4-level-space.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- ### Pay attention to your heartrate: Adjust pace as necessary --- class: inverse, center, top #
<br><br> 4. Difficulty Level <br><br>
Perils <hr> -- **Too easy
Too hard** <hr> --
Boredom --
Frustration --- class: inverse, center, middle #
<br><br> 5. Content Area --- #
5. Content Area <img src="img/5-resources-space.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- ### Watch your footing: Be aware of your continually changing context --- class: inverse, center, top #
<br><br> 5. Content Area <br><br>
Perils <hr> -- **Too few resources
Too many resources** <hr> --
Difficulty finding relevant and useful materials --
Noisy: Many competing voices and opinions --- class: inverse, center, middle #
<br><br> 6. External Guide --- #
6. External Guide <img src="img/6-guide-space.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- ### Don't hesitate to get help when needed --- class: inverse, center, top #
<br><br> 6. External Guide <br><br>
Perils <hr> -- **Too dependent
Too independent** <hr> --
Over-reliant on others --
Lack of agency and self-determination of priorities --
Don't know what you don't know --
Get stuck --- class: inverse, center, middle #
<br><br> Practice <br> Problem-Solving --- #
Practice Problem-Solving <img src="img/planning.png" width="360px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- ### Macro: Automate and scale vibration stress test analysis -- <hr> 1.
Identify Performance Objective/Outcome 2.
Assess Starting Context 3.
Maximize Practice Opportunities 4.
Monitor Difficulty Level 5.
Explore Content Area 6.
Find External Guides --- #
Practice Problem-Solving <img src="img/planning.png" width="360px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Micro: Clean and shape vibration stress test analysis data <hr> 1.
Identify Performance Objective/Outcome 2.
Assess Starting Context 3.
Maximize Practice Opportunities 4.
Monitor Difficulty Level 5.
Explore Content Area 6.
Find External Guides --- #
Practice Problem-Solving <img src="img/planning.png" width="360px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Really-Micro: Does anyone use R in mechanical engineering? <hr> 1.
Identify Performance Objective/Outcome 2.
Assess Starting Context 3.
Maximize Practice Opportunities 4.
Monitor Difficulty Level 5.
Explore Content Area 6.
Find External Guides --- class: inverse, center, middle #
<br><br> Journey Onward <br> with Problem-Solving --- #
Journey Onward ### Context-Aware Self-Teaching <img src="img/0-SDL-journey.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> --- #
Journey Onward ### What will you put into practice tomorrow? <img src="img/SDL.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> --- class: inverse, center, middle #
<br><br> Questions **Where to next?** <hr> <br><br><br>
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