A New Pedagogy is Emerging...And Online Learning is a Key Contributing Factor In all the discussion about learning management systems, open educational resources (OERs), massive open online courses (MOOCs), and the benefits and challenges of online learning, perhaps the most important issues concern how technology is changing the way we teach and - more importantly - the way students learn. For want of a better term, we call this “pedagogy.” What is clear is that major changes in the way we teach post-secondary students are being triggered by online learning and the new technologies that increase flexibility in, and access to, post-secondary education. In looking at what these pedagogical changes are and their implications for students, faculty, staff, and institutions, we consider: What drives the development of this new pedagogy? New Demands of a Knowledge-Based Society There are several separate factors at work here. Lastly, it means developing students with the skills to manage their own learning throughout life, so they can continue to learn after graduation.
Professional Development for Educators What is the Arizona Technology Integration Matrix? The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, collaborative, constructive, authentic, and goal directed (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003). The TIM associates five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation) with each of the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments. What is in each cell? Within each cell of the Matrix one will find two lessons plans with a short video of the lesson. Download PDF of the Technology Integration Matrix Print this page Characteristics fo the Learning Environment ← → Levels of Technology Integration Into the Curriculum How should the Technology Integration Matrix be used? Use this TIM tutorial to get more information on how to use it in your classroom practice.
Are you ready to MOOC? A conversation with George Siemens In this episode of the Learning Revolution podcast I talk with George Siemens, one of the leading thinkers on how technology is impacting learning and education. One of the areas the areas that George has become known for, along with his collaborator Stephen Downes, is massive open online courses, or MOOCs. You may have noticed that MOOCs have become quite trendy lately. MIT and Harvard are among the very well-known institutions that have gotten into the MOOC game. Start-ups like Udacity and Coursera are also grabbing a lot of attention. I actually conducted this interview (like all of the other initial interviews on the podcast) several months ago as I was writing Leading the Learning Revolution. In any case, in this interview I talk with George about the massive online course phenomenon – including what kind of business models might emerge for them. Click play, and enjoy. Listen to the Podcast Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes Show Notes 29:58 – Wrap up and sign-off.
BlendKit Course Introduction The BlendKit Course is a set of subject matter neutral, open educational resources related to blended learning developed by Dr. Kelvin Thompson and available for self-study or for group use. Periodically, these materials will also be used as the basis for a facilitated open, online course. Course Components/Navigation Course Home | Schedule | Learning Activities | DIY Tasks | Readings | Blogging | Badges | Recordings | Stories Your BlendKit Stories Around the world many individuals and institutions have made use of the BlendKit Course to advance their blended learning practice in a variety of ways. Map of User Access to BlendKit Course Materials (2018) Mailing List Get on the mailing list to stay informed about BlendKit developments, including information on the next facilitated cohort. Make It Better If you choose to re-use or remix any of the BlendKit Course materials in your own organization, we would love to hear about it!
MOOCs – The revolution has begun, says Moody’s A new report by Moody’s Investors Service suggests that while MOOCs’ exploitation of expanded collaborative networks and technological innovation will benefit higher education in the United States as a whole, their long-term effect on the for-profit sector and smaller not-for-profit institutions could be damaging. MOOCs – massive open online courses – have garnered considerable attention since Stanford University’s artificial intelligence course in the autumn 2011 semester attracted nearly 160,000 students. While the course’s completion rate was low (15.6%), the scale of the response excited many in the higher education community – from institutions to venture capital companies. Indeed, the report notes that MOOCs represent a “pivotal development” in the evolution of higher education and have the potential to revolutionise the way a centuries-old industry has operated. Online education’s makeover Elite institutions For-profit institutions Implications But, what does all this mean?
Instructional Objectives Builder Skip to Content Teach Online9 Learning Objectives Builder Use the ASU Online Objectives Builder tool below to write measurable course outcomes and learning objectives. About Learning Objectives Learning Objectives are statements that describe the specific knowledge, skills, or abilities student will be able to demonstrate in the real world as a result of completing a lesson. Examples of Learning Objectives Describe individual, behavioral, and social factors positively influencing health in the Blue Zones.Calculate the median of a set of values using Excel.Create a needs analysis using Gilbert’s Performance Matrix.Revise a company operations manual to reduce energy consumption.Diagram the main constructs of social cognitive theory.Summarize the scope and source of food waste in the United States. Objectives Builder Tool Use the below objectives builder tool to begin designing objectives. Join the conversation 15 replies Leave a comment Your email address will not be published. IBD podcast Twitter42
Blackboard Coursesites as MOOC-platform In 2011 Blackboard launched Coursesites. This platform is free for teachers to create course and offer them to students. The CourseSites platform is based on the full Blackboard Learn platform including Collaborate and Mobile Learn. They are running the newest version (SP10), so it is also a good way to get to know the new version. From the beginning Blackboard showed in this platform their commitment to support standards and to be more open. If you are not familiar with Blackboard Learn, this video gives a good overview of the newest features in 9.1.SP10:
EDTC 6433: Using Video Analysis to Enhance Student Learning and Performance in PE « Marc Keeney's bPortfolio Effectively integrating technology into a Physical Education setting in order to further student learning can be a very difficult task. As PE classes are not held in a traditional classroom in which traditional technology such as computers are present, I need to think outside of the box to find relevant technologies to use in a PE class. Further, I need to ensure that the inclusion of technology in PE is actually benefiting the students’ learning in some way. ISTE 1 states, in part, that “Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.” (ISTE, 2008) This standard goes on to specify that teachers will “Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes” (ISTE, 2008). References Like this: Like Loading...
The Most Popular Higher Education Technology Posts of 2012 It’s been an epic year for technology in education. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have taken center stage, sages on the stage are transitioning to guides on the side, big data is guiding course selection and learning has gone social. While the year is coming to a close, technology is only just beginning to drive real change in the higher education community. With the luxury of hindsight, we can look back and see how these topics emerged and which trends will forever define 2012. According to Google Trends, searches for the term "MOOC" exploded in 2012. Not only is technology changing the way we deliver and consume education, it’s also sprawling. One benefit of collecting data is that, as trends emerge, it gives us the opportunity to make educated guesses about what the future holds. Thank you, loyal readers, for making it a great year.