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Intro to Learner Analysis Worksheet - Affective/Social (2 minutes)
While not always obvious, the affective/social characteristics of learners can make or break a design's success. These can include a student's self-image, past experiences that shape the student's perception of the lesson, and other considerations listed below. These affect the motivational elements you choose to include and access to student supports.

POSSIBLE DATA SOURCES
Below are possible sources for the collection of affective/social information about students:

IDs only -

 * Previous instructors
 * Resume or CV
 * Employment records
 * Student records
 * Personality inventories

IDs who also teach -

 * Observations
 * Personal interactions with students
 * Previous instructors
 * Resume or CV
 * Employment records
 * Student records
 * Personality inventories
 * Pre-class surveys

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE...
(select all that apply) {Which of the following sources might inform you about a student's interests? +Personal interactions with students +Pre-class surveys +Resume or CV +Previous instructors
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 * Yes! Having the opportunity to interview a student about their attutudes towards the course, program, peers, family, and self prvides great insight as to how you can impact that student in positive ways.
 * Correct! You can gather key information from students before you start designing their learning expereince.
 * Sure! A resume or CV can highlight clubs/organizations, volunteer work, interests, reveal what types of collaborative projects or expereinces they have had in the past and motivation towards educational/professional persuits.
 * Yes! Talking with a students prior instructor can give you great information on how to meet a students needs, address challenges and align coursework to motivate and interest the student.

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