{"id":841,"date":"2018-06-22T14:58:05","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T18:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt222-2017\/?p=841"},"modified":"2018-06-22T14:58:05","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T18:58:05","slug":"using-mtv-stragedies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt222-2017\/2018\/06\/using-mtv-stragedies\/","title":{"rendered":"Using MTV Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u201cAround the Compass\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the events that this admission offices does annually is called<strong> Make It Miami<\/strong>. It\u2019s for accepted students \u2013 we invite them on campus for an exclusive day of informative learning about the university to \u201cseal the deal.\u201d Our office is very data driven. We conduct surveys after each event to see what our participants liked\/disliked and what can be improved. When compiling information to plan next year\u2019s Make It Miami, the Compass Points can be extremely helpful. Given this strategy\u2019s emphasis on decision making it makes for a good \u201cchecklist\u201d in event planning. This is a process &#8211; not a recipe &#8211; to get to the end goal. This <em>process\u00a0<\/em>happens every January as we prepare for the 10 Make It Miami events that span from February to April.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u201cLesson Plan #1\u201d for adding elements to this event using the Compass Strategy<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Activity: adding bus route as an option to see campus<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>E \u2013 what excites you about this idea?<\/em> Ability to offer an option to students\/family members with disabilities to see the whole campus; option for participants who want to see the whole campus but are tired from a full day of events<\/li>\n<li><em>W \u2013 what do you find worrisome about this idea?<\/em> The buses break regularly and are not reliable. Will people even be interested? Is this investment unnecessary? What do we need to cut or reduce to make room in the budget for this?<\/li>\n<li><em>N \u2013 what else do we need to know?<\/em> How many people can ride on the bus? What times will be offered? Where will the bus go?<\/li>\n<li><em>S \u2013 what should the next step in evaluation be? Suggestions? Stance?<\/em> Given historical data and information received from comment card it seems like a great idea. We can try it for one or two events and see how it is received by the participants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-842\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt222-2017\/files\/2018\/06\/3561094-black-compass-rose-isolated-on-whte-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt222-2017\/files\/2018\/06\/3561094-black-compass-rose-isolated-on-whte-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt222-2017\/files\/2018\/06\/3561094-black-compass-rose-isolated-on-whte-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt222-2017\/files\/2018\/06\/3561094-black-compass-rose-isolated-on-whte.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This strategy allow colleagues the opportunity to discuss the proposal\n<ul>\n<li>Great tool for event planning meetings \u2013 explore the pros and cons. Go all around the compass to ensure you\u2019ve researched all the possible outcomes and asked yourself all the necessary questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"irc_mi\" src=\"http:\/\/www.remonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Pros-and-Cons.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for pros and cons\" width=\"275\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s important to include this MTV strategy because it allows you to keep moving forward. When documenting this process you 1. See the progress you\u2019ve made and it\u2019s encouraging and 2. Knowing the positive and negatives allows you to not fall back in learning\/planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is also something to say about the process of writing things down \u2013 whether you\u2019re in a classroom or work setting. It\u2019s really easy to forget things floating around in your head. Even the simple task of writing something down can help your brain remember it. I know for myself, I have to write down all my appointments on my paper calendar or I will forget. Usually the simple act of writing helps me remember \u2013 I don\u2019t even have to refer back to the calendar. Similarly, with this technique I think there\u2019s something to be said about actually writing down your excitements and concerns. It really does<strong> make thinking visible<\/strong>. If it has any impact like the simple act of writing down my appointments in paper form, then MVP will make a huge difference. <em><strong>Not only is there a visual representation of thinking, BUT your brain remembers it too.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li>In terms of promoting equity in a work setting, this particular strategy encourages group thinking especially if used in a meeting. The series of questions allows the office to come together to answer them all and devise an event plan together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-843\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt222-2017\/files\/2018\/06\/Equity.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"286\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u201cLesson Plan #2\u201d &#8211; Explanation Game \u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a weird kind of reverse way, I encourage students who are prospective students to utilize the Explanation Game strategy when completing their application to university. I also use this technique while reading applications.<\/li>\n<li>The main situation whereas I would use this technique as well as encourage a student to use it on an application would be in situations where the student had extenuating circumstances and it affected their high school performance<\/li>\n<li>Example: Student suffered from depression and anxiety during their sophomore year *this is a made up scenario*\n<ul>\n<li><em>Name It<\/em> \u2013 diagnosed with mental illness<\/li>\n<li><em>Explain It<\/em> \u2013 treatment caused student to miss multiple classes and fall behind in academics therefore GPA is suffering; student feels though they recovered physically their academics did not fully recover, etc.<\/li>\n<li><em>Give reasons<\/em> \u2013 parents got divorced and dog died all in one year; switched schools<\/li>\n<li><em>Generate alternatives \u2013<\/em> student was overwhelmed with high school rigor and couldn\u2019t keep up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This is a generic example but you get the overall idea<\/li>\n<li>I also try to use this approach while reading applications to understand where students are coming from (within the context of their school\/background)\n<ul>\n<li>Name what has caused this difference in their application<\/li>\n<li>Explain it with the other information I am given<\/li>\n<li>Give reason to why they stand out<\/li>\n<li>Generate alternatives which ultimately leads me to a decision of \u201cadmit or deny\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"irc_mi\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stuartduncan.name\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/understanding.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for understanding\" width=\"267\" height=\"217\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe explanation game works well with content that has various parts and features that seem to call out for closer examination, requiring students to make interpretations, and reason with evidence\u201d (Making Things Visible, 102)\n<ul>\n<li>I love this quote because I think this is exactly what we look for in applications especially if it\u2019s similar to the example I gave above. Maybe there\u2019s a discrepancy with the application, but what have you learned from it and are you ready then for a rigorous university like Miami?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>MTV is important because it allows you to see ALL sides of your progress and it holds you accountable to see things from all perspectives<\/li>\n<li>In promoting equity with this particular situation, it allows me to continue to be a fair application reader<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"irc_mi\" src=\"https:\/\/education.kilroy.net\/media\/33141\/admission-requirements.jpg?class=Image520x292\" alt=\"Image result for admission\" width=\"337\" height=\"189\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cAround the Compass\u201d One of the events that this admission offices does annually is called Make It Miami. 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