Introduction meeting in THEORY-course

1. Learning Theory and
Pedagogical Use of Technology
(THEORY)
Essi Vuopala
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu

2. Objective
• The module includes three theoretical points of view
on learning and the support of learning
– self-regulated learning
– collaborative learning,
– learning of expertise.
• A central topic of examination is the potential of
different technologies to support learning and
collaborative knowledge construction.
• In this course, the student will be introduced to
different collaborative learning models and themes
related to the guidance and evaluation of learning.
Essi Vuopala
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu

3. Contents
• Self-regulated learning: Motivation, emotions and
strategies in technology-supported environments
• Collaborative learning: perspective on group
dynamics and social interaction
• Computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL)
• Learning of expertise
• Possibilities of supporting learning offered by
technology
• Planning technology-supported learning, guiding, and
evaluating learning
Essi Vuopala
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu

4. Essi Vuopala
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
Course Info
2014-10-27
Monday
14:30-16:00
KTK 215
Lecture
2014-10-30
Thursday
14:30-16:00
TS127
Individual
studying
Lecture
2014-11-03
Monday
14:30-16:00
KTK 215
Groupwork
2014-11-06
Thursday
14:30-16:00
TS127
Collab.
writing
Lecture
2014-11-10
Monday
14:30-16:00
KTK 215
Groupwork
2014-11-13
Thursday
14:30-16:00
TS127
Individual
studying
Self-Regulated Learning Lecture
2014-11-17
Monday
14:30-16:00
KTK 215
Groupwork
2014-11-20 –
2014-11-21
Thursday -
Friday
Video hackaton
Collab.
writing
Lecture
2014-11-24
Monday
14:30-16:00
KTK 215
Groupwork
2014-11-27
Thursday
14:30-16:00
TS127
Individual
studying
Collaborative Learning Lecture
2014-12-01
Monday
14:30-16:00
KTK 215
Groupwork
2014-12-04
Thursday
14:30-16:00
TS127
Collab.
writing
Groupwork
2014-12-08
Monday
14:15-16:00
KTK 215
Groupwork
2014-12-11
Thursday
14:30-16:00
TS127
Learning of Expertise Final exam
2014-12-15
Monday
14:30-16:00
KTK 215
Evaluation
meeting
2014-12-18
Thursday
TS127
Weeks 44-45
Weeks 46-47
Weeks 48-49
Weeks 50-51

5. Video challenge 20.-21.11.
• http://editchallenge.blogspot.fi/
Essi Vuopala
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu

6. Producing a ’science book’
collaboratively
• Structure
– Introduction
– Self-regulated learning
– Collaborative learning and CSCL
– Learning of expertice
– Discussion
– List of references
• Four groups/ four perspectives/ three articles (+
lectures)
• In wiki (GoogleDrive etc. in addition if needed)
• Use texts, pictures, photos, videos etc.
• Books from last year
Essi Vuopala
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu

7. Readings for groups
GROUP I: General
CL: O’Donnell, M. & Hmelo-Silver, C. (2013)
Introduction: What is collaborative learning? Handbook
of collaborative learning.
SRL: Hadwin, A., Järvelä, S. & Miller, M. (2011). Self-regulated,
co-regulated and socially shared regulation
of learning. Handbook of self-regulated learning.
LE: Bereiter & Scardamalia (1993) Surpassing
ourselves Chapter 2: Expert are different from us: they
have more knowledge.
Essi Vuopala
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
GROUP II: Teacher
CL: Dennen, V. & Hoadley, C. (2013) Designing
collaborative learning through computer support.
Handbook of collaborative learning.
SRL: Moos, D. C., & Ringdal, A. (2012). Self-Regulated
Learning in the Classroom: A Literature Review on the
Teacher’s Role. Education Research International,
2012, 1–15.
LE: Bakkenes, I., Vermunt, J. D. & Wubbels, T. (2010).
Teacher Learning in the context of educational
innovation: Learning activities and learning outcomes of
experienced teachers. Learning and Instruction, 20,
533-548.
GROUP III: Learner
CL: Dewiyanti, S., Brand-Gruwel, S., Jochems, W. &
Broers, N. (2007). Students’ experiences with
collaborative learning in asynchronous Computer-
Supported Collaborative Learning environments.
Computers in Human Behavior, 23, 496-514.
SRL: Järvenoja, H. & Järvelä, S. (2009) Emotion
control in collaborative learning situations: Do students
regulate emotions evoked by social challenges? British
Journal of Educational Psychology, 79, 463-481.
LE: Bereiter & Scardamalia (1993) Surpassing
ourselves Chapter 6: Expertlike Learners
GROUP IV: Technology
CL: Resta & laferriere (2007). Technology in support of
collaborative learning
SRL: Dabbagh, N. & Kitsantas, A. (2012). Personal
Learning Environments, social media, and self-regulated
learning: A natural formula for connecting
formal and informal learning.
LE: Rasku-Puttonen, H., Eteläpelto, A., Lehtonen, O.,
Nummila, L., & Häkkinen, P. (2004). Developing
teachers’ professional expertise through collaboration
in an innovative ICT-based learning environment.
European Journal of Teacher Education, 27(1): 47-60.

8. FORMING THE GROUPS
- Form groups of 5 students.
- Discuss and decide the name of your group and write it to the
wiki.
- Form the rules of your group work and write them down in the
wiki
Essi Vuopala
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu

9. Final exam
• Based on science books produced
by the students.
• Questions made by the students.
• Oral exam on Mon. 15th of
December
• Grade 1-5
Essi Vuopala
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu

10. Course assessment
• Grading: 0-5
Based on
 Active participation on lectures and study circles
 The exam
 The collaboratively written book
 The reflective notes written on your portfolio
Essi Vuopala
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu

11. Questions?
Comments?
Essi Vuopala
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
All the today’s materials can be found in:
oulu.fi/let/
slideshare.net/LEToulu
Coming up next:
• SRL-lecture by Marika Koivuniemi on
Thursday
• Until 6.11. group work: Read SRL-article
(see material-folder in wiki)

12. Evaluation criteria
• Knowledge base – All key points must be succinctly developed.
Concepts are to be clearly elaborated and knowledge well established.
Students should demonstrate familiarity with the phenomenon being
studied.
• Structure – Work produced show clear arrangement. Opening, body
and closing should be adequately conceptualized and structured. Title
and subtitle should also be concise and informative. Overall design and
presentation must adhere to guidelines.
• Use of references - References must be utilized in accordance to
instructions given. All sources should be properly documented.
• Analysis and reflection – The main ideas of the project must be well
evaluated by the group. The discussions and conclusion presented
should be critical and analytical, and thoughtful considerations given to
the materials used.
• Collaboration – Every individual is expected to contribute accordingly.
Each member of the group should be equally committed to the outcome
of the project.
Essi Vuopala
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu