Presentation on Authentic Learning

1. Authentic Learning
By
Brooke Kersey (Ford)

2. What is Authentic Learning?
 “Authentic learning is a relatively new term that
describes learning through applying knowledge in real-
life contexts and situations.” (Rule, 2006)
 “Authentic learning typically focuses on real-world,
complex problems and their solutions, using role-
playing exercises, problem-based activities, case
studies, and participation in virtual communities of
practice.” (Lombardi, 2007)

3. The Four Themes of Authentic Learning
According to Rule, 2006
 “An activity that involves real-world problems and that
mimics the work of professionals: the activity involves
presentation of findings to audiences beyond classroom.”
 “Use of open-ended inquiry, thinking skills and
metacognition.”
 “Students engage in discourse and social learning in a
community of learners.”
 “Students direct their own learning in project work.”

4. Authentic Learning for the 21st Century by
Lombardi
 “Learning by doing”
 “Learning researchers have distilled the essence of the authentic
learning experience down to 10 design elements:
 Real-world relevance
 Ill defined problem
 Sustained Investigation
 Multiple sources and perspectives
 Collaboration
 Reflection (metacognition)
 Interdisciplinary perspective
 Integrated assessment
 Polished products
 Multiple interpretations and outcomes”

5. Authentic Learning for the 21st
Century by Lombardi
 “Technological support for today’s authentic learning
environments commonly includes:
 High-speed Internet connectivity for provision of
multimedia information
 Asynchronous and synchronous communication and
social networking tools for the support of teamwork
 Intelligent tutoring systems, virtual laboratories, and
feedback mechanisms
 Mobile devices for accessing and inputting data during
field-based investigations

6. What makes authentic learning
effective? (Lombardi, 2007)
 “Three principles illustrate the alignment
between learning research and authentic
learning:
 Learners look for connections
 Long-lived attachments come with practice
 New contexts need to be explored”

7. Authentic
Learning
What does it look
like?

8. References
 Lombardi, M. (2007). Authentic Learning for the 21st Century: An Overview. Educause Learning
Initiative. Retrieved from https://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI3009.pdf.
 Rule, A. (2006). Editorial: The Components of Authentic Learning. Journal of Authentic Learning.
Retrieved from
https://dspace.sunyconnect.suny.edu/bitstream/handle/1951/35263/editorial_rule.pdf?sequence=1.
 Mims, C. (2003). Authentic Learning:
A Practical Introduction & Guide for Implementation. Meridian: A Middle School Computer
Technologies Journal. Retrieved from http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian/win2003/authentic_learning/.
 Brooks, C. (2004). Authentic Learning: Using Puppies to Teach High School Genetics. Retrieved
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