FROM WEB 2.0 TO LEARNING
2.0:
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Theodora Williams
E-Cornucopia .2013
Oakland University – May 31, 2013
WHO ARE OUR STUDENTS AND WHAT DO THEY
WANT
Video: “A Vision of Students Today”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46v
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To secure ourselves against defeat lies in
our own hands.
-- Sun Tzu
SOME BASIC CONSIDERATIONS….
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What is Learning?
“Learning is not a spectator sport…all
genuine learning is active, not passive. It is a
process of discovery in which the student is the
main agent, not the teacher. “
--Lev S. Gornick, Ph.D
SOME BASIC CONSIDERATIONS (CONT’D.)
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What is Knowledge?
“Knowledge has shifted from being able to
remember and repeat information to being able to
find and use it.”
-- Nobel Laureate Herbert Simon, 1996
CHICKERING AND GAMSON’S SEVEN
PRINCIPLES
Encourages contact between students and faculty
 Develops reciprocity and cooperation among
students
 Encourages active learning
 Gives prompt feedback
 Emphasizes time on task
 Communicates high expectations
 Respects diverse talents and ways of learning
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BACK TO THE FUTURE
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The Marygrove College Experience – Case Study
- Blogs
- Discussion Boards
- Virtual Chats
- Voice Thread
GAGNE’S PRINCIPLES NINE (EVENTS) LEVELS OF INSTRUCTION
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Gains learners’ attention
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Informs them of the learning objectives
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Stimulates recall of prior learning
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Presents stimulus in the form of content to be
learned
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Provides guidance
GAGNE’S PRINCIPLES (CONT’D.)
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Elicits performance through instructional activities
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Provides feedback
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Assesses performance
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Enhances retention and (knowledge) transfer
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
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Conviction
Creativity
In peace prepare for war, in war, prepare for
peace.
-- Sun Tzu
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Courage
READING LIST
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Gagne, R. (1985), The conditions of learning (4th ed.) Grune & Stratton, New York, NY,
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Michalko, M. (2006). Thinkertoys. TenSpeed Press, New York, NY.
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Schank, R. (2005). Lessons in Learning, d-Learning, and Training. John Wiley & Sons,
Inc., San Fraqncisco, CA.
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Solomon, G. and Schrum, L. (2010). web 2.0 how-to for educators. The International
Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Washington, D.C.
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Stravedes, T. (2011). Learning Theory, Chapter 4, Effective Online Teaching: Foundations
and Strategies for Student Success. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA (excerpt from
Tomorrow’s Professor eMail Newsletter, #1180).
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Tzu, S. (1963). The Art of War. Oxford University Press, New York, NY.
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Wilen-Daugenti, T. (2009) ed.: Technology and Learning Environments in Higher
Education. Peter Lang Publishing, Inc.
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Wilen-Daugenti, T. and McKee, A.G.R. (2008, August), 21st Century Trends for Higher
Education. Cisco Internet Business Soluti8ons Group (IBSG).
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Contact Information:
Email: twilliams@marygrove.edu
Phone: 313.927.1572