MJM22 Digital Practice and Pedagogy Week 3 What is e-learning?

This session will cover: Introduce key concepts. Explain what is meant by e-learning. Effective learning strategies. Learning theories. Pedagogic approaches. Emerging pedagogic practice. –Flipped learning –OERs & MOOCs

Definition of e-learning “e-Learning can be defined as 'learning facilitated and supported through the use of information and communications technology'. It can cover a spectrum of activities from the use of technology to support learning as part of a ‘blended’ approach (a combination of traditional and e-learning approaches), to learning that is delivered entirely online. Whatever the technology, however, learning is the vital element.” JISC,

What makes effective learning? From your experience as a learner, What makes a good learning experience? Write your ideas in the space below.

How do we learn? Constructive Alignment, Biggs (1999). Influential in Higher Education. Used to design the curriculum. Pedagogic design process. Students learn through ‘doing’. Intended Learning Outcomes Learning and Teaching Activities Designed to meet learning outcomes. Assessment methods Designed to assess learning outcomes.

Blooms taxonomy (Revised) Anderson and Krathwohl (2001) Image: Atherton J S (2013) Learning and Teaching; Bloom's taxonomy [On-line: UK] retrieved 19 October 2013 from Write in the verbs used to describe the levels.

Blooms taxonomy (Revised) Anderson and Krathwohl (2001) Originate, design, invent Judge, assess, compare Identify, illustrate, examine Solve, demonstrate, modify Classify, explain, rewrite List, define, select Image: Atherton J S (2013) Learning and Teaching; Bloom's taxonomy [On-line: UK] retrieved 19 October 2013 from

Learning Theory Three perspectives Associative. –Learning by acquiring competence. Cognitive. –Learning achieved through understanding. Situative. –Learning as social practice.

Learning Theory Associative Learning by acquiring competence.

Learning Theory Cognitive Learning achieved through understanding. Image by Paul Keleher,

Learning Theory Situative Learning as social practice. Image by Jin Thai

Learning Styles Visual. –Diagrams, pictures, video. –Mind mapping, animation, screencapture Aural. –Listening, discussion, music. –Pocasting, audio books, web conferencing. Read / Write. –Books, articles, essays. –Blogging, note taking apps, e-readers. Kinesthetic. –Making, experiments, games. –Quizzes, gaming, simulations.

Surface learning vs Deep learning. (Biggs, 1999) Clear objectives & goals, Build Confidence, Relevance, Meaningful, Purposeful.

Effective practice Extended access and choice. Exploration and inquiry. Collaboration and interaction. Replicating the real world. Digital literacies. Creativity and responsiveness. JISC (2009), Effective practice in a digital age. pdf

Time for a Break Back in 5 minutes

Drivers for change Knowledge based society

Drivers for change New technology

Drivers for change Pedagogy of abundance, Weller (2009).

Flipped classroom Reverse what happens in class. Outside class: Video lecture In class: Inquiry based learning Teacher as facilitator Use of multi-media Flexible & ‘student-centred’ Khan academy TEDEd Criticism: Lack of communication, generic content, opportunity to question.

Open Educational Resources Alternative route for learning. Informal and self directed learning. ‘Just in time’ learning. Meet immediate needs. Open Badges. Draw in expertise. Present different opinions. Incorporate into own materials.

MOOCs Massive Open Online Courses. What is a MOOC? Watch the video by Dave Cromier

A tale of two MOOCs cMOOC Based on Connectivism, Siemens (2004). Personal. Connect & network. Distributed content & learning. Open platform. Not assessable. No means to make money.

A tale of two MOOCs xMOOCs Targeted video content. Automated or peer assessment. Linear course. Insitution hosted. Closed platforms. Provided by organisations. Raise profile of institutions

The problem with MOOCs! Extend opportunity. Affordable. Revenue. Completion rates. Student authentication. Study support. Media hype. Revolutionary. University viability.

Learning Technology Research JISC – Joint Information Systems Committee. –JISC elearning programme ALT Association for Learning Technology. –Webinars –Newsletter –Journal: Research in Learning Technology Educause (USA)

Introducing this week’s activities 1.Discussion using Twitter. –Debate value and impact of MOOCs. 2.Think about changes in education practice based on theory. 3.Examine usefulness of writing learning outcomes.

Closing and Questions