MJM22 Digital Practice and Pedagogy Week 3 What is
e-learning?
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This session will cover: Introduce key concepts. Explain what
is meant by e-learning. Effective learning strategies. Learning
theories. Pedagogic approaches. Emerging pedagogic practice.
Flipped learning OERs & MOOCs
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Definition of e-learning e-Learning can be defined as 'learning
facilitated and supported through the use of information and
communications technology'. It can cover a spectrum of activities
from the use of technology to support learning as part of a blended
approach (a combination of traditional and e-learning approaches),
to learning that is delivered entirely online. Whatever the
technology, however, learning is the vital element. JISC,
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/themes/elearning.aspxhttp://www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/themes/elearning.aspx
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What makes effective learning? From your experience as a
learner, What makes a good learning experience? Write your ideas in
the space below.
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How do we learn? Constructive Alignment, Biggs (1999).
Influential in Higher Education. Used to design the curriculum.
Pedagogic design process. Students learn through doing. Intended
Learning Outcomes Learning and Teaching Activities Designed to meet
learning outcomes. Assessment methods Designed to assess learning
outcomes.
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Blooms taxonomy (Revised) Anderson and Krathwohl (2001) Image:
Atherton J S (2013) Learning and Teaching; Bloom's taxonomy
[On-line: UK] retrieved 19 October 2013 from
http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/bloomtax.htm
http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/bloomtax.htm Write in
the verbs used to describe the levels.
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Blooms taxonomy (Revised) Anderson and Krathwohl (2001)
Originate, design, invent Judge, assess, compare Identify,
illustrate, examine Solve, demonstrate, modify Classify, explain,
rewrite List, define, select Image: Atherton J S (2013) Learning
and Teaching; Bloom's taxonomy [On-line: UK] retrieved 19 October
2013 from http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/bloomtax.htm
http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/bloomtax.htm
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Learning Theory Three perspectives Associative. Learning by
acquiring competence. Cognitive. Learning achieved through
understanding. Situative. Learning as social practice.
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Learning Theory Associative Learning by acquiring
competence.
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Learning Theory Cognitive Learning achieved through
understanding. Image by Paul Keleher,
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pkeleher/250015747/http://www.flickr.com/photos/pkeleher/250015747/
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Learning Theory Situative Learning as social practice. Image by
Jin Thai
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jinthai/3204335424/http://www.flickr.com/photos/jinthai/3204335424/
Surface learning vs Deep learning. (Biggs, 1999) Clear
objectives & goals, Build Confidence, Relevance, Meaningful,
Purposeful.
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Effective practice Extended access and choice. Exploration and
inquiry. Collaboration and interaction. Replicating the real world.
Digital literacies. Creativity and responsiveness. JISC (2009),
Effective practice in a digital age.
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/media/documents/publications/effectivepracticedigitalage.
pdf
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Time for a Break Back in 5 minutes
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Drivers for change Knowledge based society
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Drivers for change New technology
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Drivers for change Pedagogy of abundance, Weller (2009).
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Flipped classroom Reverse what happens in class. Outside class:
Video lecture In class: Inquiry based learning Teacher as
facilitator Use of multi-media Flexible & student-centred Khan
academy https://www.khanacademy.org/https://www.khanacademy.org/
TEDEd http://ed.ted.com/http://ed.ted.com/ Criticism: Lack of
communication, generic content, opportunity to question.
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Open Educational Resources Alternative route for learning.
Informal and self directed learning. Just in time learning. Meet
immediate needs. Open Badges. Draw in expertise. Present different
opinions. Incorporate into own materials.
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MOOCs Massive Open Online Courses. What is a MOOC? Watch the
video by Dave Cromier http://youtu.be/eW3gMGqcZQc
http://youtu.be/eW3gMGqcZQc
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A tale of two MOOCs cMOOC Based on Connectivism, Siemens
(2004). Personal. Connect & network. Distributed content &
learning. Open platform. Not assessable. No means to make
money.
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A tale of two MOOCs xMOOCs Targeted video content. Automated or
peer assessment. Linear course. Insitution hosted. Closed
platforms. Provided by organisations. Raise profile of
institutions
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The problem with MOOCs! Extend opportunity. Affordable.
Revenue. Completion rates. Student authentication. Study support.
Media hype. Revolutionary. University viability.
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Learning Technology Research JISC Joint Information Systems
Committee. JISC elearning programme ALT Association for Learning
Technology. Webinars Newsletter Journal: Research in Learning
Technology Educause (USA)
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Introducing this weeks activities 1.Discussion using Twitter.
Debate value and impact of MOOCs. 2.Think about changes in
education practice based on theory. 3.Examine usefulness of writing
learning outcomes.
