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http://alliselby.edublogs.org/
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This presentation was a requirement for my EDLD813 Theory Class, working towards an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. As we explore various learning theories, we were required to construct our own learning theory, as it will apply to our future research. This is a work in progress.
E-learning is part of the biggest change in training since the invention of the chalkboard or perhaps the alphabet.
The development of computers and electronic communications has removed barriers of space and time. We can obtain and deliver knowledge anytime anywhere.
Online classes are consistently imparting and improving knowledge of learners separated by geographical distances.
Addressing and Implementing Effective Methods for Online Teaching and TrainingAllison Selby
http://alliselby.edublogs.org/
Presenting different methodologies we use for addressing and implementing effective methods for online teaching and training. Our goal is really to create significant learning experiences for our students and we want to keep them engaged in learning the material. We want to create a high energy environment for learning in the course room and allow our students to consider how these concepts that we are presenting to them in the course can be applied to their professional and personal environments. The Web 2.0 tools encourages to students to share information and knowledge within the course. This builds community, team skills, peer interactions. As students become validated by their peers and share knowledge and information, it increases their self-concept. Web 2.0 content generated by our students and faculty include welcome videos, project and feedback assessment, demonstrations, and student presentations for both end of term projects and client presentations.
Presented at Sloan International Conference, Orlando, FL., 2013
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Towards An Understanding of Online Collaborative Learning Theory Paul Gruhn
This presentation was a requirement for my EDLD813 Theory Class, working towards an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. As we explore various learning theories, we were required to construct our own learning theory, as it will apply to our future research. This is a work in progress.
E-learning is part of the biggest change in training since the invention of the chalkboard or perhaps the alphabet.
The development of computers and electronic communications has removed barriers of space and time. We can obtain and deliver knowledge anytime anywhere.
Online classes are consistently imparting and improving knowledge of learners separated by geographical distances.
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CET lunches are an informal space to discuss and share learning and teaching experiences/practice across the university.
The session will include discussions as to what differences there may be with "The 21st Century Learner", a summary of Sir David Melville's CLEX report from March 2009, a consideration of what Blended Learning is, visual stats, and a look at some potential tools/their uses.
(The presentation was somewhat a 'work in progress', and there's a lot more depth I'd like to investigate, but it generated great discussion, and some thinking for me/others!)
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Presentation at University of Nicosia (Academics) Current global trends and challenges ahead for quality assurance in the field of open online learning and eLearning
An opportunity for ePortfolio and Portal users from around the Colleges of the University of London (and beyond) to share their experiences and discuss issues with experts and other users.
'The 21st Century Learner: Blended Learning tools and the use of social networksBex Lewis
On 26th March, Dr Bex Lewis will be running a Collaborative Enhancement and Teaching (CET) Lunch, 12.30 - 2pm
The topic will be 'The 21st Century Learner', with discussions on blended learning tools and the use of social networks.
CET lunches are an informal space to discuss and share learning and teaching experiences/practice across the university.
The session will include discussions as to what differences there may be with "The 21st Century Learner", a summary of Sir David Melville's CLEX report from March 2009, a consideration of what Blended Learning is, visual stats, and a look at some potential tools/their uses.
(The presentation was somewhat a 'work in progress', and there's a lot more depth I'd like to investigate, but it generated great discussion, and some thinking for me/others!)
Distance Education- Emerging Technologies and Opportunities in AfricaTerry Anderson
This slides are from my keynote at the Inaugural symposium of the Global African Diaspora Development Network seminar at the University of Oklahoma. Oct 16, 2015
Presentation at University of Nicosia (Academics) Current global trends and challenges ahead for quality assurance in the field of open online learning and eLearning
An opportunity for ePortfolio and Portal users from around the Colleges of the University of London (and beyond) to share their experiences and discuss issues with experts and other users.
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2. INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Developed partnership with Peace Corps volunteer for student
interns to work with a non-governmental organization (NGO)
in the Republic of Moldova…virtually.
The NGO group, Pro-Business Nord (PBN), is based in the
Republic of Moldova, their mission is to “encourage the growth
and development of the private and non-governmental sectors
in Moldova by offering training, consulting, support services,
and social programs in accordance with international best
practices and that were customized to local needs,”
(“Our Mission,” n.d.).
PBN provides professional training in business, economics,
management, marketing, and accounting.
3. BACKGROUND
Virtual internships evolving in higher education.
Internship program developed at School of Information Technology, Kaplan University.
Program is open to all Information Technology concentrations.
Program requires a ten hour per week commitment and is designed to accommodate
either local or virtual site placement.
Site placements have ranged from small web design agencies, large medical institutions,
and traditional universities.
The placements have largely been based within the United States, with one exception of
an internationally-based placement.
4. INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS:
TOOLS AND METHODS
Synchronous activities: Weekly meetings were held via instant messengers, VOIP, and
online conferencing tools.
Asynchronous communications: Facilitated through email, discussion boards, and the
faculty feedback on the weekly projects.
Reflection: Weekly journals and status updates.
File Exchange: Cloud-based dropboxes and server space.
Bootable CDs: Live penetration testing for security forensics. IP Ping and Traceroute,
network and port scan. (http://www.metasploit.com/)
Camtasia: Video recordings for student presentations and archive.
5. PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER,
JULIE FRIESWYK
“Both the NGO members and the students came to their own moments of realization of what they were
truly learning/gaining from the exchange. From the point of view of the students, I could see
an opening of understanding of how people operate in different cultures. From the point of view of
the NGO, they were amazed how these young people were able to transfer skills like working with
WordPress and SEO, from across the world.”
“Working with students from the U.S. gave the NGO the opportunity to better understand the education
systems abroad. I could see how they thought the idea of working for an international NGO as a part
of school curriculum was such a new idea and they loved to be a part of something innovative.”
“It was eye-opening at how beneficial such exchange was for
global understanding, skills transfer, and confidence building for both parties.“
(J. Frieswyk, personal communication, May 4, 2013)
6. STUDENT REFLECTIONS
“This was an incredible learning experience as I had been involved with local clients in the past, but
never international. I believe the entire experience brought an enrichment to the program that
could not have been gained by doing a local externship.”
“This process certainly helped in the process of web development for clients, both International
and local.
“This project helped me to understand this better and get a grasp more on what customers are
looking for regardless of their location.”
“I do not think this experience could be replaced by that of a classroom experience. Anytime there
is the opportunity to combine real world experience with the learning of a classroom environment
it will certainly enhance the learning much more.”
(Student A, personal communication, May 3, 2013)
7. STUDENT REFLECTIONS
“ The beginning of the project started off meeting with PBN representatives and choosing
the overall theme and feel for the new website.”
“ We reviewed goals for the update, as well as worked together regarding risks,
and suggestions.”
“ I got to experience for the first time how to navigate through a WordPress website.
Through the process of selecting a WordPress theme, I needed to learn how to customize
coding within the preset theme to troubleshoot client requests and needs.
“Most importantly, I experienced real world project management.”
(Student B, personal communication, May 3, 2013)
9. FINAL OUTCOMES
Site completed to promote local training courses.
Site completed to promote NGO consulting
services.
Security forensics only partially completed.
NGO staff trained on editing and updating site.
Students created training videos to demonstrate
how to edit and update site in Wordpress.
Students made final live presentations via Connect
rooms to demonstrate final site designs.
PBN WordpressTutorial
10. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND
ONLINE ENGAGEMENT
“Experiential education is a philosophy that informs many methodologies in which
educators purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection in
order to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values, and develop people's capacity
to contribute to their communities,” (What is Experiential Education?, n.d.)
High impact practices require great time and effort for ‘purposeful tasks’, interactions
with faculty ‘about substantive matters,’ and to “challenge students to develop new ways
of thinking about and responding immediately to novel circumstances as they work… on
intellectual and practical tasks, inside and outside the classroom, and on and off campus.”
(O'Neill, 2010, p. 5)
The internship program is structured to maximize student engagement as a high impact
experiential learning practice (Kuh, 2008).
Framework of reflection and feedback for students to gain opportunities in forming
critical thinking exercises and towards knowledge construction. (Smith, 2008)
11. VIRTUAL EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
Virtual experiential education solutions can accommodate:
Active and veteran military students.
Non-traditional students, particularly older 35+.
According to the Census Bureau statistics, the 2009 post-secondary enrollment figures for
males aged thirty-five and over were 1,069,000. The post-secondary enrollment figures for
females aged thirty-five and over were 2,124,000. (Education: Higher Education: Institutions
and Enrollment, 2012)
This results in 3,193,000 adults of the age 35 and over attending post-secondary institutions.
2009 figures state 7,704,000 students are attending post-secondary institutions on a part-time
basis. (Education: Higher Education: Institutions and Enrollment, 2012)
Many of these adult students have families and per the Census statistics, an overwhelming
amount of students are women.
12. VIRTUAL EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
This is not a replacement for campus-based activities.
This is an alternate set of solutions to expand experiential learning activities to a greater
number of students.
These can also be integrated into existing campus-based or study abroad programs to
increase intercultural awareness, decrease culture shock, establish trust, and reduce
potential student harm.
Virtual connections may also be very cost effective.
13. VIRTUAL FOREIGN SERVICE
The Virtual Student Foreign Service is part of a growing effort
by the U.S. State Department to harness technology and a commitment to global service
among young people to facilitate new forms of diplomatic engagement.
Working from college and university campuses in the United States and throughout the
world, eInterns (American students working virtually) are partnered with our U.S. diplomatic
posts overseas and State Department, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) domestic offices to conduct digital diplomacy
that reflects the realities of our networked world.
(Virtual Student Foreign Service, 2013)
14. CURRENT VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP
PROGRAMS
San Jose State University, School and Library and Information Sciences, initiated a
partnership with National Library of New Zealand (Franks & Gillian, 2011).
Columbia University has also enacted a virtual internship program with opportunities
including social media, microfinance, international development and globalization.
(Virtual Internship Program, 2013)
The EU-VIP project was funded by the European Commission within the Lifelong Learning
Programme. This program focuses on international work placements through the
implementation of virtual mobility. (Vriens & Van Petegem, 2011)
16. REFERENCES
Education: Higher Education: Institutions and Enrollment. (2012, September). Retrieved from United States Census Bureau:
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/cats/education/higher_education_institutions_and_enrollment.html
Franks, P. C., & Gillian, O. C. (2011). Virtual internships: Opportunities for experiential learning and international collaboration in digital curation curricula.
World Library and Information Congress : 77th IFLA General Conference and Assembly , (pp. 1-11). San Juan..
Kuh, G. D. (2008, March 23). High-Impact educational practices: A brief overview. Retrieved from Association of American Colleges and Universities:
http://www.aacu.org/leap/hip.cfm
"Our Mission." (n.d.). PBN: Our Mission. Retrieved 1 2013, July, from Pro Business Nord: http://pbn.org.md/
O'Neill, N. (2010). Internships as a high-impact practice. Peer Review, 1-8.
Smith, M. C. (2008). Does service learning promote adult development? Theoretical perspectives and directions for research. New Directons for Adult
and Continuing Education, 5-15.
Virtual Internship Program. (2013). Retrieved from Columbia University Center for Career Education:
http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/vip
Virtual Student Foreign Service. (2013). Retrieved from U.S. Department of State: http://www.state.gov/vsfs/
Vriens, M., & Van Petegem, W. (2011). Make it work! Integrating virtual mobility in international work placements. Retrieved from EU-VIP:
http://www.euvip.eu/How/How/manual.html
What is Experiential Education? (n.d.). Retrieved from Association for Experiential Education: http://www.aee.org/about/whatIsEE
17. CONTACT INFORMATION
Allison Selby
School of Information Technology
Asheville, NC
Phone: 828-318-5082
Email: aselby@kaplan.edu
Or Allison@aselby.com
http://www.aselby.com
Dawn Giannoni
School of Information Technology
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33313
Phone: 954-616-5220
Email: dgiannoni@kaplan.edu
Or dawngiannoni@gmail.com