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Making Learning Visible
The document outlines the recursive nature of the writing and design processes in various courses at NJIT and MSU, highlighting stages such as research, implementation, and delivery. It references the Harvard Making Learning Visible project which emphasizes the importance of observation and documentation in enhancing learning experiences. Additionally, it discusses the application of social learning theory and reflections on grading, advocating for a comprehensive understanding of student work beyond final products.
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- 1. Making Learning Visible KenRonkowitz
- 2. Implementation Design Research For these courses,the writing or design process is not linear but recursive the 3 stages are sometimes simultaneous
- 3. About the Courses TechnicalWriting ENG 352 & 207 NJIT (F2F & hybrid) & MSU (F2F) Undergraduate 1. Writing in genres (proposal, documentation etc.) 2. Research 3. Pre-writing, drafts, exercises 4. Implementation & Delivery paper infographic script website spec sheet Elements of Visual Design PTC 605 NJIT Graduate (online degree program) 1. Visual projects (logo, graphics, slides etc.) 2. Research 3. Design, pitch, proposal 4. Implementation & Delivery image file video wiki website social media wireframe
- 4. Inspiration The Harvard MakingLearning Visible (MLV) Project was based on collaborative research between their Project Zero researchers and educators from the Municipal Preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. MLV investigated how best to understand, document, and support individual and group learning for children and adults. http://www.pz.gse.harvard.edu/making_learning_visible.php
- 5. http://www.serendipity35.net/index.php?/archives/3120-Making-Learning-Visible-to-Increase-Student-Engagement.html In Making ThinkingVisible and Visible Learners, the five key principles are that learning is purposeful, social, emotional, empowering, and representational. In particular, the aspect of teaching to make learning visible that I identify most strongly with is the role of observation and documentation in deepening and extending learning. Documentation involves one or more specific questions that guide the process, often with an epistemological focus (questions on learning). Documentation also involves collectively analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating individual and group observations. * Etienne Wenger-Trayner, social learning theory, "communities of practice"
- 6. Research understanding that researchis always part of the process, but it rarely means a “research paper” outside of academia For example, in the design of a new university program’s logo, students needed to research the Institutional Branding Policy (sizes, colors, fonts, restrictions, proper use etc.) For a new course proposal in their department, they researched the current courses offered at the university and those offered at 2 or more peer institutions.
- 8. Resources, Skills andTools • Learning what students already know how to do (and not do) • The tools they now use and • making them (and me!) aware of other tools available • EX: templates for infographics and social media – dis/advantages • documenting how they used them – what worked, workarounds, problems, solutions (often posted in online forums or shared in class)
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- 10. Epistemological Observations Reflecting onyour own learning process
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- 12. Reflection The goal ofall professional learning is to create a change in practice. Self-reflection is the key metric of that change, and is documented as a part of a rigorous questioning process.
- 13. Time restrictions ordelivery online may require flipping the “presentation” of student work.
- 14. Examples: Logo Design Exercise •For a new NJIT program • Research the program info online and the university branding policies • Create several rough “sketches” and pitch/post for comments and approval.
- 15. Seeing Drafts &Other Student Work
- 16. Reflecting on CourseConcepts Used in Your Work
- 17. •COMBINATION - Shows finalproduct and drafts and explains the process, tools, problems, new skills etc. • mindmap or process diagram • network map (PLN) • image timeline showing versioning •F2F class •screencast or video •audio to accompany visuals • blog post • journal • illustrated report • research proposal • course proposal Document Presentation Online Forum Visually
- 18. for a researchproposal Making Words Visible
- 19. Infographic by AnabelDamstrom also displaying your work in an online portfolio http://damstromanabel.wix.com/anabeldamstrom#!njit-infographic/c1280
- 20. http://njit2.mrooms.net/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=41558#p133326 4 SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS Researchlayout & required sizes • Facebook: Cover image & Profile icon • Twitter: Profile icon & Banner • TEST THEM in that network
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- 22. MY REFLECTIONS ONGRADING: I find that this practice is also very beneficial to me as an instructor in grading student work as it reveals the hidden process that is not visible in only seeing and grading a final product.
- 23. REFLECTIONS ON GRADING:I find that this practice is also very beneficial to me as an instructor in grading student work as it reveals the hidden process that is not visible in only seeing and grading a final product.
- 24. Ken Ronkowitz ronkowitz@njit.edu @ronkowitz onTwitter ronkowitz.com serendipity35.net edtech blog