Connectivism: Bloom and Siemens with a Inquiry based spin (Part 2)

Does learning take place differently in online and blended learning environments?

Jean K. and Breanne Q.

Creatingassemble, construct, create, design, develop, formulate, write

Evaluatingappraise, argue, defend, judge, select, support, value, evaluate

Analyzingappraise, compare, contrast, criticize, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, examine, experiment, question, test

Applyingchoose, demonstrate, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret, operate, schedule, sketch, solve, use, write

Understandingclassify, describe, discuss, explain, identify, locate, recognize, report, select, translate, paraphrase

Rememberingdefine, duplicate, list, memorize, recall, repeat, reproduce, state

Applications in the e-classroomHow can collaboration, inquiry and connectivism be brought into the online and blended settings to benefit the learner? Ideas from Mary-Lynn Epps, SD68 teacher and Inquiry based learning researcher.

Literacy and Numeracy circles (pictures, blogs, collaborate, etc)

Demonstrations of learning / Evidence having a bigger focus then worksheets and tests (pictures, videos, etc)

Mindmaps (Science, Social Studies, Math)

Collaborative learning + problem solving + peer feedback + collective responsibility = Deeper, more meaningful learning + exposure to more perspectives

Create a set of “rules / values” that allow everyone to have a sense of belonging

Bottom Line: When Using Inquiry, there does not need to be a difference

If an inquiry based approach is taken to learning and we are able to engage our students with something that interests them, learning will happen

With the increase of technology systems and tools, learning can happen anywhere, any time whether blended or fully online and these same tools can be brought to the face-to-face classrooms to benefit the learners there as well

Happy Birthday Alec (you do not even need to live in the same country to work together and accomplish something great! http://youtu.be/idhsUy3SKE4