In this rather academic issue we analyze to which extent the development of culture in education reflects the development of Internet technologies (Web 1.0, Web 2.0, …). The presentation was held in 2010 at the Annual EDEN conference in Valencia

1. Institut für Informatik und
Wirtschaftsinformatik (ICB)
Analysing New e-Learning Culture
EDEN 2010, Valencia
Ulf Daniel Ehlers
Cornelia Helmstedt
Thomas Richter
picture:
winding tower, Essen

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Motivation
Web 1.0 Web 3.0
Web 2.0
Learning 1.0
e-Learning 2.0
e-Learning 1.0
Learning 2.0
Technology and opportunities changed within the shift
from e-Learning 1.0 to e-Learning 2.0, but is there
also a new learning-culture?

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Definitions
n E-Learning
o Here used as any kind of Internet-based learning
n E-Learning 1.0; 2.0
o Not a Terminus Technicus
o Here used analogously to Web 1.0 & Web 2.0

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Culture
n Research in various areas: Social behaviour, arts, working
environments, management strategies, ...
n Rarely explicitly related to Learning or Learning Culture
n Here:
n Something, people within societies do have in common: A
set of rules and opinions, commonly used within a certain
society
--> How can Learning Culture be described?

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The Onion Model of Culture (Hofstede, 2005)
n Symbols: words, gestures or objects, carrying a particular meaning
recognized within a society
n Heroes: persons, alive, dead, real or imagined with a high reputation
within a society
n Rituals: Socially essential, collective activities ... to reaching desired ends
n Values: The “core of culture” - Broad tendencies to prefer certain states
of affairs over others
--> Next step: Transfer the cultural dimensions to learning educational
processes

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The Onion Model of Culture and the educational
process
Onion Model Educators (Teachers, Professors) Students
Symbols “Helpful” tools, such as red pens for
marking papers (in Germany); a public
tally sheet for announcing troublemak-
ers in classrooms;
Mainly related to learner’s experiences, such as: the
anarchy sign; the purple scarf, symbolizing gender
emancipation; the rainbow for social equality of
gender adjustment; the peace symbol
Heroes Personalities in Science and Religion
who may be introduced representing
certain knowledge or as stereotypes for
a certain behaviour, also colleagues
with outstanding achievements
Preferred teachers with valuable skills;
Other learners with a certain skill which is worth
being copied;
Some of the promoted personalities in Science and
Religion as they also are being considered being
valuable by learners
Rituals Teaching methodologies; Rituals in the
educational process apart from the cur-
ricula (e. g., students’ standing to wel-
coming the teacher; Visit of the school
chapel)
Daily rituals related to the educational process, such
as: The way to school; Discussions with other lear-
ners; Social rituals amongst students; Greeting the
teacher when entering; Daily events during school-
breaks; Doing homework
Values Pedagogical paradigms; Relationship
between teachers and learners; Relig-
ious background; Basic rules of Con-
duct (e. g., Do’s and Don’t’s)
Values expressed through youth culture, Learners
might not share values which they are exposed to
through the teaching scenarios

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n Values: Language (Language type and model); General Opinion (politics, religion,
humour, ethics); Didactical Paradigms; Gender related issues (educational issues,
professional issues, general rules); to the ‘role’ of educator
n Rituals: Communication models (Relationship to authorities,‘subordinates’ and
peers); Habits and preferences of learners (motivation, group building processes,
group behaviour) and teachers; Pedagogical approach; Self-Motivation; Conflict
solving strategies;
n Heroes: General Opinion related to personalities of public life, science and religion;
The Learning-Culture Model
Values: Most defined by society and authorities
Rituals: Specific for environment
Heroes: Persons considered being valuable for the education-process;
partly defined by the society and the authorities.
Symbols:
Result of an interactive process between
Society, Environment & Individuals

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E-Learning 1.0 --> e-Learning 2.0: Characteristics of Change

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E-Learning 1.0 --> e-Learning 2.0: A cultural change?
n E-Learning 2.0
o Not a new paradigm or a new release but a new view
o Describes supported opportunities / challenges requiring a
change from teaching to learning
n Opportunities / Challenges:
o Ubiquitous learning --> Learning in various contexts
o Self organized learning: Role change for learners and teachers
o Learning as lifelong process
o Learning takes place in communities of learning, involves formal &
informal learning
o Learning not longer linked to formal educational processes -->
institutions
--> Self-directed learning offers new opportunities but also
challenges for learners and educators

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Conclusion
E-Learning 2.0 involves fundamental changes in learning scenarios:
n The shift from e-Learning 1.0 to e-Learning 2.0 can be
considered as a cultural change
n E-Learning 2.0 suggest a new learning culture
Onion Model E-Learning 1.0 culture E-Learning 2.0 culture
Symbols Learning Management Systems;
objects used to store materials to
distribute and presen. Most symbols
are technology oriented.
More related to Social Networks and Personal Learning
Environments; Connecting with each other and sharing are
in the foreground.
Heroes Experts and teachers who drive the
learning process.
Learners who enable networking, sharing and community
building in a effective way.
Rituals Expressed in pedagogical
interventions and instructional
methodologies such focus on
transfer and instruction
focus on sharing, peer-learning, peer-acting and peer-
interaction in order to reach a desired commonly agreed
learning objective.
Values Associated with processes of
acquisition of knowledge.
Associated with processes of participation.

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