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Online Learning Environments in Higher Education. Connectivism vs. Dissociation Sasha A. Reese Indiana University of PA. 1. Agenda. Dissociation in Asynchronous Formats Connecting Through Social Media Best Practices in Creating Hybrid Programs. 2. 21 st century skills. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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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