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Combining ict-based classroom education and informal e-learning in planetarium and science exhibition Athens 15th Dec 2008. Prof. Hannu SALMI, HEUREKA / Univ. of Helsinki ( hannu.salmi@heureka.fi ). LEARNING BY CHANCE LEARNING BY CHANCE. INFORMAL LEARNING
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Combining ict-based classroom education and informal e-learning in planetarium and science exhibitionAthens 15th Dec 2008 Prof. Hannu SALMI, HEUREKA / Univ. of Helsinki (hannu.salmi@heureka.fi)
LEARNING BY CHANCE LEARNING BY CHANCE INFORMAL LEARNING Family Museum Peer groups Library Organisations Science centre Mass media www FORMAL EDUCATION School system Special Education pre-school primary school secondary Vocational schools higher university Adult education
Towards Open Learning Environment To create a meaningful combination of • programmes (laboratory, planetarium, etc.) • exhibitions • internet - www • classroom is clearly one of the main challenges of informal learning
Pedagogical background: eLearning based on the evidence collected from the teahers Questionnaire • for 225 teacher students in Dec 2008 • for 200 in-service teachers in Jan 2008
Role of ICT • ICT as connection between learning environments • ICT as instruction tool • ICT as communication forum • ICT as media
Physical openness • points out the accessible of facilities to be used for flexible teaching and learning situations
Innovative Learning Approaches • Integration of other learning environments than the school • Differentiated learning depending on different ways of perception • From teacher-controlled learning to pupil orientated learning • Context-related knowledge
Changes in Learning Environments • Technological innovation • New physical space • Changes in roles and responsibilities of pupils • Changes in roles and responsibilities of teachers
Combination of Portal, Classroom, and Hands-on Exhibit / Planetarium • Physical openness • Didactic openness • Psychological openness • Virtual openness
Psychological openness • consists of the feeling of independence of space and time • this feeling, that the learner can influence his or her own learning creates motivation for learning.
Virtual openness • is created by using information and communication technology in teaching and learning process
References: Salmi, H. 2005. Open Learning Environments: combining web-based virtual and hands-on science centre learning In E-LEARNING AND VIRTUAL SCIENCE CENTERS by Wee, L. & Subramaniam, R.Idea Group, Hershey, USA Salmi, H. 2003.Science centres as learning laboratories. Int. Jour. Of Technology Management, vol.25, no 5, 460-476. Salmi, H. 1993. Science centre education. Research Report 119. University of Helsinki.