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Dr. Odin Jurkowski 07.09.2009 1:00 pm

Creating an Online Collaborative Learning Environment Missouri Distance Learning Association ( MoDLA ) 2009 Conference. Dr. Odin Jurkowski 07.09.2009 1:00 pm. http://faculty.ucmo.edu/jurkowski/collaboration.pptx.

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Dr. Odin Jurkowski 07.09.2009 1:00 pm

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  1. Creating an Online Collaborative Learning EnvironmentMissouri Distance Learning Association (MoDLA) 2009 Conference Dr. Odin Jurkowski 07.09.2009 1:00 pm http://faculty.ucmo.edu/jurkowski/collaboration.pptx

  2. Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies(U.S. Dept of Education) It was the combination of elements in the treatment conditions (which was likely to have included additional learning time and materials as well as additional opportunities for collaboration) that produced the observed learning advantages. At the same time, one should note that online learning is much more conducive to the expansion of learning time than is face-to-face instruction. (p. xvii) http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/tech/evidence-based-practices/finalreport.pdf

  3. Collaboration • Collaboration in Education - two or more co-equal individuals voluntarily bring their knowledge and experiences together by interacting toward a common goal for the betterment of their educational success. • Collaboration platform - a unified electronic platform that supports synchronous and asynchronous communication through a variety of devices and channels.

  4. Constructivism / Social Learning Theories • Dewey – social: hands-on, real-world • Vygotsky– culture: scaffolding • Piaget – social maturation: stages of development • Bruner – environment: exploration and manipulation of objects • Gardner – multiple intelligences

  5. Moore’s Theory of Transactional Distance • Learner – Content • Learner – Instructor • Learner – Learner

  6. Considerations • Building community – Online ice breakers (Engaging the Online Learner by Conrad & Donaldson) • Whole class or groups within a class • More or less structure • Teacher involvement

  7. Types of Collaboration • Discussion • Collaborative knowledge construction • Group Projects

  8. 1. Discussions • Weekly • Let them choose among a set of questions to respond to • Define a time frame for posting • Define number of posts and responses • Instructor must jump in and be present

  9. 2. Constructing Knowledge • Utilize a shared tool (wiki or Google Doc) to co-edit/write • Provide the structure and expectations • Monitor for involvement

  10. 3. Group Projects • Real world experience • Similar issues with group dynamics whether online or f2f classes

  11. Group Projects – Old Way • Meet before class • Meet during class • Meet after class • Meet another day • Talk on the phone

  12. Common Course Management Tools • Blackboard • Discussion Board • Messages • Collaboration (chat) • Group Pages • Group Discussion Board • File Exchange • Chat • Email

  13. Synchronous • Chat / IM • Second Life • Phone • Skype • ITV • F2F

  14. Asynchronous • Wiki • http://www.wikispaces.com • http://pbworks.com/academic.wiki

  15. Synchronous / Asynchronous • Google Docs - http://docs.google.com • Document • Presentation • Zoho - http://www.zoho.com • EtherPad - http://etherpad.com

  16. Tips • Start early • Understand that it takes more time online • Maintain frequent contact • Use a wiki type tool for brainstorming and organization • Pick a topic, assign roles, set dates and targets

  17. Other Possibilities • Social Networking Tools • Facebook • Ning • Other • Google Wave http://wave.google.com/help/wave/about.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itc4253kjhw

  18. Contact Information Dr. Odin Jurkowski Chair, Department of Career & Technology Education Associate Professor & Program Coordinator, Educational Technology University of Central Missouri Grinstead 120 Warrensburg MO 64093 660.543.8387 jurkowski@ucmo.edu http://faculty.ucmo.edu/jurkowski http://www.ucmo.edu/edtech http://www.ucmo.edu/cte

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