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Online Learning Environments in Higher Education

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.

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Online Learning Environments in Higher Education

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  1. Online Learning Environments in Higher Education • Connectivism vs. Dissociation • Sasha A. Reese • Indiana University of PA 1

  2. Agenda • Dissociation in Asynchronous Formats • Connecting Through Social Media • Best Practices in Creating Hybrid Programs 2

  3. 21st 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. 3

  4. Today’s Learner • Collaboration • Constructivism • Autonomy • Community Rheingold, H. (2010). Attention and other 21st century social media literacies. Educause Review, 45(5), 14-24. 4

  5. Connectivism • Diversity • Lifelong Learning • Relationships • Interdisciplinary Connections • Current Information Siemens, G. (2004) Connectivism: A learning theory for the digital age. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning. 5

  6. Pedagogical Changes • Student and Instructor Roles • Cost and Time • “Anytime, anywhere” Mayadas, A., Bourne, J., & Bacsich, P. (2009). Online education today. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 13 (2), 49-56. 6 6

  7. Out With the Old • Click to edit Master text styles • Transmission of information • Content delivery • Traditional replica Sfard, A. (1998). On two metaphors for learning and the dangers of choosing just one. Educational Researcher, 27(2), 4-13. 7 7

  8. Asynchronous Platforms • Click to edit Master text styles • Knowledge as a product • “McKnowledge” • Distance versus Online • 56% of 2-4 year schools offer distance 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. 8 8

  9. Diploma Mill Epidemic • Click to edit Master text styles • No clear national standards • Lack of student participation • Acceptance rates Pina, A. A. (2010). Online diploma mills: Implications for legitimate distance education. Distance Education, 31(1), 121-126. 9 9

  10. Goals in Higher Education • Click to edit Master text styles • Business versus academia • Proficiency and production • Decontextualization, mechanical, and simplistic 10 10

  11. Hybrid Programs • Mini semesters • Face to face class options • Cohort options • Problem based and open ended learning environments 11

  12. Considerations for Faculty • Technology selection • Training • Familiarity with the platform • Course patterns • Resistance 12

  13. Tools Make All the Difference • Lecture Capture • Lecture Hall • Office Hours 13

  14. Benefits for Students • Content • Communication • Community • Diversity • Faculty roles 14 14

  15. Questions 15

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