Executive Functioning and Asynchronous Learning

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HELLO!

My name is Emily Patt. I am an inclusion specialist with SEEM Collaborative.

epatt@seemcollaborative.org

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Tonight we will...

Define Executive Function (EF)

Consider how EF has been impacted this year

Explore tips and tricks to support EF when learning asynchronously

Questions? Put them in the chat!

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Executive Function is...

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Our brain’s air traffic control system

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Ideas are like airplanes

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Air traffic

control

EF helps us choose the best fit idea or plan, and filter it out from all the others.

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What is happening to our EF right now?

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Stress, Anxiety, Trauma

Executive Functioning

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During times of stress...

• May experience amygdala hijack
• Abandon planning and strategy
• Revert to fight, flight, or freeze

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How can we support Executive Functioning?

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Create a Space

Why? Creating a consistent space helps learners feel prepared, and provides predictability.

• Help designate a space for learning (doesn’t need to be big or fancy!)
• Think about the essentials they need (materials, tech, etc.)
• Have a consistent place to display schedules and reminders

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Schedules and Routines

Why? Routines and rituals decrease anxiety.

• Create schedules together
• Post them in a noticeable place
• Refer to the schedules throughout the day
• Use visuals to help support understanding

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Stay Organized

Why? There is a lot to keep track of, and it can be overwhelming for everyone!

• Use favorites feature to keep most important sites up-front
• Try the “to-do list” in google classroom for a list of assignments to complete
• Teach students how to close tabs they don’t need

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Chunk Assignments

Why? Setting mini-deadlines is an essential life skill that we use all of the time as adults.

• Help students break down large tasks into smaller segments
• Plan when each segment will be completed
• Use agendas or calendars

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Time Management

Why? If timers are a helpful tool they can aid students to transition from task to task.

• Have students set their own timers if appropriate
• Can be used to set limits for preferred activities, “work” sessions, or when something is challenging

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Checklists for Completing Tasks

Why? Help lighten the cognitive load so students can focus on the learning.

• Use checklists of the process (also for non-academic tasks!)
• Create reminders that they see frequently
• Use visuals, keep the language simple

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Have fun!

Why? EF are essentials for school, and life in general. So let’s make practicing them fun and engaging!

• Play games that support EF
• Get moving together

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Executive Function Activities for 3- to 5-year-olds

Executive Function Activities for 5- to 7-year-olds

Executive Function Activities for 7- to 12-year-olds

Executive Function Activities for Adolescents

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Thank you!

Slides: https://tinyurl.com/y5a7clgy

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Contact Info: epatt@seemcollaborative.org

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