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New practices and technologies to address first principles of learning

New practices and technologies to address first principles of learning. Panel Presentation for NLII Focus Session Learning Environment Design Vancouver, B.C., May 31, 2002. Timothy A. Pychyl. First Principles. Learning is facilitated when: learner engaged in solving real-world problems

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New practices and technologies to address first principles of learning

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  1. New practices and technologies to address first principles of learning Panel Presentation for NLII Focus Session Learning Environment Design Vancouver, B.C., May 31, 2002 Timothy A. Pychyl

  2. First Principles Learning is facilitated when: • learner engaged in solving real-world problems • existing knowledge is activated as a foundation for new knowledge • new knowledge is applied by learner • new knowledge is integrated into the learner’s world

  3. First Principle Engagement in learning by doing a meaningful (authentic?) task.

  4. Panel Question 1 What are some of the most effective design, teaching and learning strategies that have been explored in professional, continuous and corporate learning, as well as higher education?

  5. Design strategy Reflective Practitioner

  6. Design Strategies Activity starts here: Mouse over Observe Mouse over Navigation Learning activities Lecturing How do I connect? Analyse Mouse over Apply and Seek Feedback Mouse over How do I connect with my student? Activity Research Mouse over Reflect Mouse over

  7. 3M videos IDO videos Virtual community Resources On line resources Downloadable documents Suggested readings Article abstracts • Mouse-over “Research” will provide objectives of this activity. • Mouse-overs on the “circles” will provide information about what each section provides. • Each section will open a smaller pop up window displaying the list of available resources on “How do I connect” . • Add to the resource bank: user upload documents they want to share for feedback and add to resource data base (template needs to be created) Research(Mouse over) Navigation Learning activities Lecturing How do I connect? Activity Observe Analyze Research Reflect Apply and Seek Feedback Mouse over Mouse over Mouse over Mouse over Mouse over Research Mouse over Mouse over Continue Add to resource bank

  8. (Back 1st menu) • Mouse-overs describe each choice and also the general goal of the activity. • To enter each section, click on the section • The user may only enter some sections, depending on what he/she has already done. • He/she may enter the “Research” section at any time. • If a student has entered a section, it will show up as lighter in color (so he knows where he’s been) Activity starts here: Mouse over Observe Mouse over Navigation Learning activities Lecturing How do I connect? Analyse Mouse over Apply and Seek Feedback Mouse over How do I connect with my student? Activity Research Mouse over Reflect Mouse over

  9. Panel Question 2 How are the existing technologies being used to support the teaching and learning strategies?

  10. Next generation Web sites . . . • Interactive • Individualized service features • Simplified, user-centered navigation • Unique to institution, reflects values • Database driven • Personal portal Stoner, M. (March, 2000). Getting Personal: Campuses recruit students with interactive and individualized Web offerings. Case Currents, 53-56.

  11. What’s behind learning . . . “The reason we’re here is because someone important once listened to us. Not because someone once told us something.” Janet Emig, English professor, to a group of teachers; quoted in Peter Elbow’s What is English? (1990, MLA)

  12. Technology making the institution more personal

  13. Panel Question 3 What new tools or practices do we need to support these first principles in technology enhanced instruction?

  14. Practices - Collaboration!

  15. E-learningspecialist InstructionalDesigner CorporatePartner 3M FellowContent Expert GraphicDesigner Also includes: programmers, usability expert, research assistants

  16. Vision + Strategic Planning + Time + Resources

  17. New Tools & Skills Tools • LOR • Middleware Skills • Negotiation • Time management • Teamwork

  18. Final thought How can we identify what kinds of learning and teaching require learning environments like this at the curriculum level?

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