Objectives The participants will know various learning objects that can be used in the online or hybrid environment to engage learners. The participants will understand the characteristics of effective learning objects. The participants will be able to develop a course outline based on best practices in online course creation The participants will be able to stay awake and ask questions of the panel. What are your goals of the session?

Structure What are your perceptions of online learning? What is your definition of online learning? What are the best practices of online learning? Best practices of online learning are the same best practices of face-to-face learning Universal Design for Learning Engaging students using differentiation methods Authentic Assessments Understanding by Design

Universal Design for Learning Combines Neuroanatomy with the learning process Provides a structure for discussion with the cognitive networks for learning Recognition network Strategic network Affective network

Recognition network This is how where we process visual, auditory, and other stimuli and “know” something Associated with Knowledge “That is a cup of coffee”

Strategic Networks This is how we do things and express ourselves Associated with Expression “How do I get that cup of coffee?” Includes motor skills and cognitive processes

Affective networks Not well understood until we were able to map the brain as we learned Newer analysis of learning shows this helps form retention Associated with Engagement “Do I want that cup of coffee?”

Links between networks and learning Recognition network – Knowledge Strategic network – Expression Affective network – Engagement By using multiple learning objects to know, express, and engage our learners, we are better able to impart not only knowledge, but application and expression of that knowledge in multiple ways. This creates structures for wisdom – not just learning. Online learning allows us to provide many different learning objects not always present in time or space in face-to-face learning

Engaging work Phillip Schlechty’s Working on the Work gives eight characteristics that encourage engaging work Product focus Clear product standards Protection from adverse consequences for initial failures Affirmation Affiliation Choice Novelty and Variety Authenticity Engaging work What learning objects engage your students?

Learning objects for online learning There are multiple objects you can use to engage your students in online learning Knowledge learning objects (how do you teach the material?) Expression learning objects (how do the students show you they learned the material?) Engagement learning objects (how do the students care about the material?)

Knowledge learning objects Textbooks Audiocasts Podcasts Movies Research Articles Web pages WebQuests Others?

Expression learning objects Video diaries Audiocasts Discussions Concept maps or outlines Papers Group PowerPoints, concept maps, and diagrams Others?

Engagement learning objects Communication and integration of passions Music Art Discussion in familiar locales (Facebook, MySpace, blogs) Assignments with connections and relevancy in their lives Others?