EdMedia 2012: A Reality Check - Taking Authentic e-Learning from design to implementation

A Reality Check - Taking Authentic e-Learning from design to implementationHanna Teräs | Marko Teräs | Jan Herrington Image: ‘Good-bye, Grand Tetons.

3 semesters alongside workPostgraduate 25 participants certificate UAE Authentic e-Learning Social Media

Authentic Authentic Access to expert Multiple Collaborative performances perspectives knowledge context tasks construction Authentic e-Learning Authentic assessment Scaffolding Articulation Reﬂection Images starting from context: vgm8383, Bodum, Destiny’s Agent, Brian Hatchcock, Commons, Minette Layne, Robert Higgins, James F Clay, clairity (Flickr)

1.Identify successes and d ifﬁculties 2. Co mpare design w ith o utco mes 3.Find gu idelines for developmentImage: Eleaf

Survey Categorization of answers (9 elements)Successes vs challenges Identifying themes

The chance to immediately Struggling with putting theapply in one’s own work program into a relevant context - different expectations.Recognition of one’s classroomas a learning environment Image: Rain and shine Authentic context

Problem-solving is enjoyable Instructions / purpose of task remained unclear Confusion with technology Group issues Image: LEGO Worker Authentic tasks

Learning from colleaguesAccess to expertise from outside Image: Capoeira Practice on Dili Beach Access to expert performance

Appreciation of diversity Blog commenting was scarce, remained shallow or did not initiateCollegial support and sharing of ideas discussion.Having an authentic audience is Group dynamicsenjoyable and improves one’s work Image: Assortment of theatre masks Multiple perspectives

Collaboration is very rewarding when Time constraints and not adhering tothe team is functional. schedule cause frustration. Communication difficulties, groupUsing social technologies supported dynamics and conflict.collaboration. The formation of learning community Image: P1000283 Collaborative knowledge construction

Using blogs for reflection enhanced Lack of discussion discouragedlearning (improved awareness of blogging.one’s learning process, enrichedreadings, encouraged critical thinking) Image: Make up your mind! Reflection

Articulatingone’s growingunderstandingbrought depthto learning. Lack of articulation caused misunderstanding or conflict. Image: Blå Articulation

Sufficient and timely scaffolding. Scaffolding was provided but it was insufficient.Positive and supportive attitude. Scaffolding was not available when needed. Image: Coach Scaffolding and coaching

Assessment criteria remained unclear Collaborative process was assessedAuthentic assessment

Discussion &Conclusions

Discussion & Conclusions RewardingEasiness Discomfort Image: Balancing Act

Structured Complex Image: life is just one big balancing act Discussion & Conclusions

AbandoningSuffocation Image: Finding balance Discussion & Conclusions

Thank you!Hanna Teräshanna.teras@tamk.fiMarko Teräsmarko.teras@tamk.fiJan Herrintonj.herrington@murdoch.edu.au

EdMedia 2012: A Reality Check - Taking Authentic e-Learning from design to implementation

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