For German Philosopher Martin Heidegger, “To be a work means to set up a world , and holds truth: Truth, as the clearing and concealing of beings, happens in being composed.” Taking an adult-centered online course as “the work” and a metaphor for a constructed world, the author uses an interdisciplinary approach to discuss the development of adults as learners. Presented at the Jean Piaget Society for the Study of Knowledge & Development 37th Annual Meeting, Amsterdam 31 May–2 June, 2007

1. Meaning Making, Agency, and the Intentional Brain Jean Piaget Society for the Study of Knowledge & Development 37th Annual Meeting, Amsterdam 31 May–2 June, 2007 Nicola Martinez Center for Distance Learning

4. Community of Inquiry Framework From: Garrison et al., (2000-2006)

6. Table of Presences From: Garrison (2006)

13. Role Play Scenario Collaborative Activity

14. Group Management Guidelines

15. Reflections on Learning

26. Grade Distribution Per Term

27. Typical Progression of B Student

28. Evaluation Rubric

29. Evaluation Criteria

30. Grading Criteria

31. Evaluation Rubric

32. Integration From: Garrison, 2006