Online Learning Environments in Higher Education

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Online Learning Environments Online Learning Environments in Higher Educationin Higher Education

Connectivism vs. DissociationSasha A. Reese

Indiana University of PA

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AgendaAgenda

Dissociation in Asynchronous Formats

Connecting Through Social Media

Best Practices in Creating Hybrid Programs

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2121stst century skills century skills

Global awareness Self-direction Creativity Risk-taking Reflection Authenticity

Green, N. C., Edwards, H., Wolodko, B., Stewart, C, Brooks, M., & Littledyke, R. (2010). Reconceptualising

higher education pedagogy in online learning. Distance Education, 31(3), 257-273.

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Today’s LearnerToday’s Learner

Collaboration Constructivism Autonomy Community

Rheingold, H. (2010). Attention and other 21st century social media literacies. Educause Review, 45(5), 14-24.

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ConnectivismConnectivism

Diversity Lifelong Learning Relationships Interdisciplinary

Connections Current Information

Siemens, G. (2004) Connectivism: A learning theory for thedigital age. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning.

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Pedagogical ChangesPedagogical Changes

Student and Instructor Roles

Cost and Time

“Anytime, anywhere”

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Mayadas, A., Bourne, J., & Bacsich, P. (2009). Online education today. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 13(2), 49-56.

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Out With the OldOut With the Old

Transmission of information

Content delivery

Traditional replica

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Sfard, A. (1998). On two metaphors for learning and the dangers of choosing just one. Educational Researcher, 27(2), 4-13.

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Asynchronous PlatformsAsynchronous Platforms

Knowledge as a product

“McKnowledge” Distance versus

Online 56% of 2-4 year

schools offer distance

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Hamilton, D., Dahigren, E., Hult, A., Roos, B., & Soderstrom, T. (2004). When performance is the product: Problems in the analysis of online distance education. British Educational Research Journal, 30(6), 842-855.

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Diploma Mill EpidemicDiploma Mill Epidemic

No clear national standards

Lack of student participation

Acceptance rates

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Pina, A. A. (2010). Online diploma mills: Implications for legitimate distance education. Distance Education, 31(1),121-126.

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Goals in Higher EducationGoals in Higher Education

Business versus academia

Proficiency and production

Decontextualization, mechanical, and simplistic

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Hybrid ProgramsHybrid Programs

Mini semesters Face to face class

options Cohort options Problem based and

open ended learning environments

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Considerations for FacultyConsiderations for Faculty

Technology selection

Training Familiarity with the

platform Course patterns Resistance

Tools Make All the DifferenceTools Make All the Difference

Lecture Capture

Lecture Hall

Office Hours

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Benefits for StudentsBenefits for Students

Content Communication Community Diversity Faculty roles

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QuestionsQuestions