tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287012332024-03-14T13:25:32.485+13:002008 - 2013 Flexible Learning CourseRedirected to 2014 Flexible Learning blog at: http://opfl.blogspot.com Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-69361635665225783102014-03-10T14:41:00.000+13:002014-03-10T14:41:13.533+13:00Redirected to 2014 Flexible Learning blog<h2>
<span class="GFPUSQ2LM"><span><span class="GFPUSQ2PK"></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="GFPUSQ2MM">Redirected to <a href="http://opfl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">2014 Flexible Learning blog</a></span></span></span></span></h2>
Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-42594920605351528042014-03-05T10:45:00.000+13:002014-03-05T10:45:19.450+13:00Flexible Learning: Getting started<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isolation and the falling stars by <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/802/2303654920" target="_blank">802</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">To get started in the course and find out how to set up your learning portfolio, please go to <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/Introduction" target="_blank">Getting Started</a></b>
on WikiEducator. If you need assistance, please get in touch as soon
as possible, otherwise weeks can go by if you don't get over the hurdle
of setting up your portfolio. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The schedule and assessments are in the</span> 2014<a class="internal" href="http://wikieducator.org/images/8/83/Sem1_Flexible_Learning_course_outline_final2014.pdf" title="Sem1 Flexible Learning course outline final2014.pdf"> Course Outline</a><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Sem1_Flexible_Learning_course_outline_final2014.pdf" title="Sem1 Flexible Learning course outline final2014.pdf"><img alt="" border="0" height="22" src="http://WikiEducator.org/images/2/29/PDF_down.png" width="22" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Remember
you can make your blog or ePortfolio space private if you prefer and
invite just the course lecturer. I can supply email addresses if you
wish to give course participants access as well. If you do feel
comfortable having your work in a public forum, the advantage is that
others can interact with you, and give you feedback. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">In class today, we looked some examples of blogs and ePortfolios from other classes - links on the right of this
post. We also began talking about what flexible learning means - the
first module -<b> <a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/What_is_Flexible_Learning%3F" target="_blank">What is Flexible Learning?</a></b> - and discussed the five dimensions of flexibility and ratings on the flexibility continuum (<b><a href="http://a%20practical%20guide%20to%20providing%20flexible%20learning%20in%20further%20and%20higher%20education/" target="_blank">Casey & Wilson, 2005</a></b>). We also made a start on thinking about how flexible participants' course design was with regard to these dimensions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>On Moodle</b>, you can find material that was given out in class:</span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">a reading </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://moodle.op.ac.nz/file.php/1920/Articles/using_video_as_a_learning_and_assessment_tool.pdf" title="Popup window"> </a><a href="http://moodle.op.ac.nz/file.php/1920/Articles/collismoonen_2001_Flexible_learning_its_not_just_about_distance.pdf" target="_blank">Collins & Moonen (2001) Flexible learning: it's not just about distance</a>, and </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">the diagram of a Flexibility Continuum,</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://moodle.op.ac.nz/file.php/1920/Documents/2013_GCTLT_Three-step_Reflective_framework_template.rtf" target="_blank">Three-Step Reflective Framework template</a> - to assist your reflective writing in your portfolio.</span></li>
</ul>
Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-24112949636419151452013-11-14T15:20:00.002+13:002013-11-14T15:20:34.259+13:00Notes and resources for online session about trends<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devices a <a class="external text" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/adactio/6153448752/" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.flickr.com/photos/adactio/6153448752/">photo by Adactio</a></td></tr>
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We had a fabulous discussion about trends today on Adobe Connect - technology and pedagogy. <b><a href="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/p6qt8oe0fbs/" target="_blank">The recording</a></b> is now available. Full notes from the session are on Moodle - main points are on this post.<br />
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Our pivotal discussion question was based on a premise mentioned by Noam Chomsky (2010) - "The purpose of education is to help people learn for
themselves"..." do you train for passing tests, or do you train for
creative inquiry?"
He also discusses whether technology for learning is like a hammer - we discussed the two sides of what that means - smashing or building. Check out the full story in his video about the <b><a class="external text" href="http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/03/13/noam-chomsky-on-the-purpose-of-education/" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/03/13/noam-chomsky-on-the-purpose-of-education/">Purpose of Education</a></b> (prepared for the <b><a class="external text" href="http://www.learningwithoutfrontiers.com/" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.learningwithoutfrontiers.com/">Learning Without Frontiers</a></b> conference).<br />
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<b>Main points from the discussion</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Technology is changing more rapidly - can give quick knowledge but may not give depth of understanding. For example, video clips of techniques about vet nursing, e.g., blood smear. <br /> </li>
<li>Benefits for hospitality - more collaborative and can share recipes and techniques rapidly.Gives confidence to have a go, and even if make a mistake, the community can help you to understand what might have gone wrong - could potentially deepen knowledge.</li>
<li>Digital information literacy essential - play is important. Validity of a resource, and currency can be an issue. May find an answer and not necessarily appropriate but just rush it so may accept anything. Not just one textbook now. Teachers are acting as filters of information. Triangulation of sources - three different sources. Request more than one source. <br /> </li>
<li>Reports about trends - <b>Horizon report</b> - predictions technology in next five years, e.g. gamification, and <b>Innovating Pedagogy</b> - educational approaches supported by technology, e.g., seamless learning - anywhere, anytime on mobile devices. Read executive summary then choose a technology or pedagogy in your context and focus on that in more detail in the reports. Details on <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/Technologies" target="_blank">the wiki page</a></b>. </li>
<li>Technology does encourage creative inquiry - need to have the desire to explore. </li>
<li>Hammer analogy - internet can open doors, ease of getting answer can shut doors.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Communication with students - how to contact them in a hurry? Moodle, Facebook, Lync, cellphones, telephone, student and personal email. Respond quicker if in trouble or something they need. Is an issue for workload using lots of technologies. Self-responsibility. Why isn't the student taking responsibility? </li>
</ul>
<b>Resources </b><br />
<ul>
<li>Grainne Conole presentation <b><a class="external text" href="http://play.op.ac.nz/video/09-October-2013-Polytech-Keynote---2/ee39bf8a34a068cf717cca8068cbb841" rel="nofollow" title="http://play.op.ac.nz/video/09-October-2013-Polytech-Keynote---2/ee39bf8a34a068cf717cca8068cbb841">Navigating Digital landscapes</a> </b>- visited Otago Polytechnic in October 2013 - an overview of the two reports and trends in eLearning.<br /> </li>
<li>Online information literacy modules at: <b><a href="http://oil.otago.ac.nz/oil/index/Modules.html">http://oil.otago.ac.nz/oil/index/Modules.html</a></b> </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Self-regulated learner - need scaffolding to develop skills. Novice does not have the skills to plan, monitor and evaluate learning process - need scaffolding to learn to become an expert learner - able to self-regulate, and take responsibility for own learning. See: <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Learning_and_Teaching_in_Practice/Knowing_the_Learner/Expert_learners" target="_blank">Expert learners</a></b>.<br /> </li>
<li>Te Whare Tapa Whā model of learning. Four areas need to be addressed if students are to engage - <i> (cognitive - Taha Hinengaro,
spiritual - Taha Wairua, physical - Taha Tinana, and family - Taha
Whānau). </i>Explained in<a class="external text" href="http://www.literacyandnumeracyforadults.com/resources/356136" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.literacyandnumeracyforadults.com/resources/356136"> Knowing your learner - Engaging Māori learners</a>: an introductory resource for adult literacy and numeracy educators.
</li>
</ul>
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<li>All the links to the video clips are on the left side of
the web page. Take particular note of the video about the model of
learning for Maori - Te Whare Tapa Whā.
</li>
</ul>
</dd></dl>
<ul>
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Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-54198322391087307972013-11-13T16:03:00.000+13:002013-11-13T16:03:08.242+13:00Trends in Flexible Learning<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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For this topic, you will be doing some investigative work and exploring trends in education. This work is based on the <b><a href="http://www.nmc.org/publications/2013-horizon-report-higher-ed" target="_blank">2013 Horizon report</a></b>,
a resource which has become internationally recognised as the voice of
the future in education. We also refer to a report prepared by the Open
University <a class="external text" href="http://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/innovating/" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/innovating/"><b>Innovating Pedagogy</b>.</a><br />
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Please be guided by the resources and activities on the course wiki under the topic called <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/Technologies" target="_blank">Trends</a></b>.<br />
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<b>The <i>online session </i>is on Thursday 14 November 09:30 to 10:30 on <a href="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/" target="_blank">Adobe Connect</a></b>. <br />
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<b>Learning Objectives for this topic</b>
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<ul>
<li> Become familiar with both pedagogical and technological trends in education.
</li>
<li> Explore resources about ePortfolios, mobile learning and social media.
</li>
<li> Select a trend technology and/or educational approach to use in a learning activity.
</li>
<li> Design and present this learning activity in your ePortfolio/blog indicating how it supports flexible learning.
</li>
</ul>
Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-57227798759091891072013-09-02T11:25:00.000+12:002013-09-02T11:25:05.007+12:00Next topic: Diversity<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abbotsford Community Services diversity mural by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ufv/with/7461722810/" target="_blank">University of the Fraser Valley</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Since everyone is at different stages in the course, rather than putting up a post to remind everyone to start this week's topic, I have decided to try a different approach. So keep using the schedule as a guide as to where you need to be but don't be too hard on yourself if you are at a different stage. The next topic to be thinking about is diversity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>Why do we need to have a grasp on diversity to understand the </b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>concepts of flexible learning? </b></span></span></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;"><i>Understanding who your students are, how they learn and what will encourage them to engage with your subject will optimise equitable access to the learning environment. Is it true to say that only by acknowledging difference can we be inclusive? Or is it fairer to say that good learning design is inclusive by default? What is diversity? What is culture? How is cultural diversity relevant to your teaching?</i> </span><b><br /></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Where to start? </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Check out the materials on WikiEducator about <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/Access_and_Equity" target="_blank">Diversity</a>.</b> Activity Four will guide you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Read what others have said about diversity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://hamishmiller712.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/flexible-learning-3.html" target="_blank">Hamish</a> </b>gives us a clue in his post - a really interesting example about the 'fish
hooks' that can lurk within the diversity of language. Automotive
engineering like any discipline clearly requires students to learn a new
language. He is using some good strategies to support students to do
this - using consistent terminology is an important part of the
challenge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://kdonflexlearn.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/activity-four-reflect-on-factors.html" target="_blank">Kevin</a></b> has written a really good description about the diversity of his group of automotive students.
He has presented an excellent critique about how his teaching
approaches and the learning environment he creates link to principles of
universal design. </span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/lorrainesflexiblelearning/activity-two/dimensions-of-flexibility" target="_blank">Lorraine</a> </b>addresses some issues associated with diversity in nursing, a female dominated profession. So in this instance, gender disparity is high on the list. Why don't more blokes enter nursing do you think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://opnathand.edublogs.org/2013/03/12/diversity-in-the-cee-functional-english-course/" target="_blank">Nathan</a></b> has highlighted the different areas of diversity in the Certificate in English and Engineering, a Functional English course, and discusses some really good ideas for supporting their diversity. Have you any suggestions for how he could engage the students who love to play on social networking sites?</span>Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-10973655797773952672013-08-20T11:39:00.004+12:002013-08-20T11:48:33.655+12:00Week 2: What is flexible learning?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">What is the connection between blended learning and flexible learning, really?</span></span></i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A question to ponder. </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">By now you need to have made a start on meeting these following objectives about the topic - <a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/What_is_Flexible_Learning%3F" target="_blank"><b>What is flexible learning?</b></a> - and have posted or be thinking about posting on these areas on your blog/portfolio:</span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Define flexible learning in your context.
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Explore principles and processes of flexible learning and teaching.
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Investigate multiple dimensions of flexible learning.
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Critique a variety of examples of existing flexible learning and teaching options.
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Reflect on how the dimensions of flexible learning could be applied in your context. </span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you haven't made a start yet, make sure you read the Semester two Course Outline on the WikiEducator <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning" target="_blank">Welcome page</a></b>, and follow the instructions in <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/Introduction" target="_blank">Getting Started</a>.</b> If you are still unsure which format to use for your Learning Portfolio, please check out the <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/Introduction#Examples_of_blogs" target="_blank">examples on WikiEducator</a>.</b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Some of you have got started with your portfolios - great work. We now have a mix of people studying over the full year and </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">and some who have recently enrolled.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Karen</b> is using a blog for her portfolio and has recruited the assistance of her dog buddy to come up with a very original definition of flexible learning. See what you think, and check out her response for <b><a href="http://karencfl.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/activity-two.html" target="_blank">Activity two</a></b> - she has set herself some fine goals. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Aimee</b> on her blog is exploring the meaning of flexible learning and has discussed the possibilities of group work and the challenges associated with motivating distance students for <b><a href="http://alaboutlearning.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/whatdoes-term-flexible-learning-mean-to.html" target="_blank">Activity two</a></b>. For <b><a href="http://alaboutlearning.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/activity-3.html" target="_blank">Activity three</a></b>, she has compared two Vet Nursing programmes using the flexibility matrix with a great discussion about the five dimensions of flexibility. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>David G </b>has made his <b><a href="http://dgillesp.wordpress.com/2013/08/12/17/" target="_blank">first ever blog post</a></b>, and he is using a Wordpress blog. I can see that we can look forward to being entertained with lots of delicious pictures of food. It sounds as if the Bachelor of Culinary Arts is already making use of a lot of tools with students. He asks some interesting questions about using technologies - see if you can answer them.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Hamish</b> in his post for<b> <a href="http://hamishmiller712.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/home.html" target="_blank">Activity two</a> </b>talks about what flexible learning means to him as a lecturer in automotive engineering - for him learning styles are important. Open entry is one of the considerations mentioned in <b><a href="http://hamishmiller712.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/activity-3.html" target="_blank">Activity three</a></b>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Martin</b> is exploring open education methods and the connection to flexible learning. See what he says about Flip teaching and open approaches in the classroom on his <b><a href="http://martinsflexiblelearning.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-is-flexible-learning-find-yourself.html" target="_blank">post for Activity two</a>. </b>He has discussed </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 19.5px;">examples of open and online distributed teaching in two other posts - </span></span><b><a href="http://martinsflexiblelearning.blogspot.com/2013/02/p2pu-badges.html" itemprop="url" rel="bookmark">P2PU Badges</a></b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 19.5px;"> and </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 19.5px;"><b><a href="http://martinsflexiblelearning.blogspot.com/2013/02/mozilla-badges.html" target="_blank">Mozilla Badges</a></b>. See what you think of these tools for learning.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 19.5px;">So at this stage, if you are going to keep up with the schedule and get finished by mid November, you need to be close to completing Activities two and three, and be about to start on the next topic: <a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/Access_and_Equity" target="_blank"><b>Diversity</b></a>. I will post about that later in the week.</span></span></span>Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-17838204913869561262013-08-09T16:48:00.000+12:002013-08-09T16:48:02.129+12:00Week 1: Getting Started<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isolation and the falling stars by <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/802/2303654920" target="_blank">802</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">To get started in the course and find out how to set up your learning portfolio, please go to <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/Introduction" target="_blank">Getting Started</a></b> on WikiEducator. If you need assistance, please get in touch as soon as possible, otherwise weeks can go by if you don't get over the hurdle of setting up your portfolio. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The schedule and assessments are in the</span><a class="internal" href="http://wikieducator.org/images/1/19/Sem2_Flexible_Learning_course_outline_final2013.pdf" title="Sem2 Flexible Learning course outline final2013.pdf"> Semester Two Course Outline.</a><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Sem2_Flexible_Learning_course_outline_final2013.pdf" title="Sem2 Flexible Learning course outline final2013.pdf"><img alt="" border="0" height="22" src="http://WikiEducator.org/images/2/29/PDF_down.png" width="22" /></a> August to November 2013. Make sure you familiarize yourself with what is required.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Remember you can make your blog or ePortfolio space private if you prefer and invite just the course lecturer. I can supply email addresses if you wish to give course participants access as well. If you do feel comfortable having your work in a public forum, the advantage is that others can interact with you, and give you feedback. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">In class today, we looked at an example of a blog, and an ePortfolio from the semester one class - links on the right of this post. We also began talking about what flexible learning means - the first module -<b> <a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/What_is_Flexible_Learning%3F" target="_blank">What is Flexible Learning?</a></b> - and discussed the five dimensions of flexibility and ratings on the flexibility continuum (<b><a href="http://A practical guide to providing flexible learning in further and higher education" target="_blank">Casey & Wilson, 2005</a></b>). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>On Moodle</b>, you can find material that was given out in class:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">a reading </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://moodle.op.ac.nz/file.php/1920/Articles/using_video_as_a_learning_and_assessment_tool.pdf" title="Popup window"> </a><a href="http://moodle.op.ac.nz/file.php/1920/Articles/collismoonen_2001_Flexible_learning_its_not_just_about_distance.pdf" target="_blank">Collins & Moonen (2001) Flexible learning: it's not just about distance</a>, and </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">the diagram of a Flexibility Continuum,</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://moodle.op.ac.nz/file.php/1920/Documents/2013_GCTLT_Three-step_Reflective_framework_template.rtf" target="_blank">Three-Step Reflective Framework template</a> - to assist your reflective writing in your portfolio.</span></li>
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Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-22780206536935464282013-07-26T14:25:00.001+12:002013-07-26T14:29:35.808+12:00Welcome to Flexible Learning - Semester Two 2013<br />
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It is a pleasure to welcome you all to the <a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning" target="_blank">Flexible Learning course</a>. I am your facilitator (<a href="http://bahtings.blogspot.com/">Bronwyn Hegarty</a>), with roles as a principal lecturer in tertiary teacher education and coordinator of the <a href="http://wikieducator.org/GCTLT#Graduate_Certificate_in_Tertiary_Learning_and_Teaching" target="_blank">Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching</a>. I am located at <a href="http://www.capablenz.co.nz/" target="_blank">CapableNZ</a>, Otago Polytechnic. All information about the course - schedule, class sessions, topics, and assessments - is on the <a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning" target="_blank">course website</a>. So make sure you bookmark this so you can make it your first point of call. <br />
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<b><b>First on-campus and online class</b></b><br />
The first face-to-face and online class session
is scheduled for <b>Friday 9 August 13:00 - 15:00 </b>in<b> D317</b> and <b><a href="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/" target="_blank">Adobe Connect</a></b> (https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/) for off-site people.<br />
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<b>So what will I be doing on this blog?</b><br />
Announcements
and reminders about the activities will come out on here fortnightly or
as things come up. I will also post regular summaries about the
wonderful work you are going to be doing in each of the topics. I will
add the link to these posts on the Moodle discussion forum. So expect
lots of accolades as I showcase your ideas. Reading the summaries will
give you a quick look into what others in the class are doing and save
you hunting around on their portfolios.<br />
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<b>So what are you letting yourselves in for? </b><br />
What is this flexible learning phenomenon? Well... people will tell you it is about <i>anywhere, anytime, anyhow</i>,
teaching and learning. Really it is about offering a variety of options
so that people can access learning experiences that suit their
requirements. During the course you will develop a definition of
flexible learning in your specific teaching context. To do this you need
to think about the characteristics of your learners and what makes them
tick, or not. You will need to consider not only their learning styles
and level of ability in an educational setting but also where they sit
socially, economically, technologically and in terms of their confidence
to tackle new experiences. So we will be looking at the factors that
can make learning easier to access and finding solutions for the
barriers that your learners might need to overcome. For example, having
to come to campus may cause all sorts of issues financially and socially
for some students. <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Can you think what these might be for people in your classes?</span></b><br />
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<b>Five dimensions of Flexibility</b><br />
Our starting point is to look at the <i>five dimensions of flexibility</i>
- Time, Content, Instructional Approaches and Resources, Entry
Requirements and Delivery and Logistics. We are using a very useful
resource by Casey and Wilson(2005) - details are on the course website.
One of the activities is to work out where your teaching sits on the <a href="http://www.researchinlearningtechnology.net/index.php/rlt/article/viewFile/14404/html/51677" target="_blank">Flexibility Continuum</a>. How flexible are you really?<br />
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I am really looking
forward to hearing from the rest of you about your areas of teaching,
and to have lots more discussions with you all about flexible learning.<br />
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Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-11158344729614413972013-07-26T11:01:00.000+12:002013-07-26T11:01:04.043+12:00Semester One finish<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Well done those of you who have finished the assessments in the course. I am steadily working my way through checking assessment one (strategies) and your learning portfolios (assessment two) and will be in touch next week. The beauty of this type of assessment is that if you have consistently done the activities, then the portfolio will have developed steadily over the course. I have really enjoyed reading everyone's posts, and the range of perspectives is very interesting.<br />
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Here are some examples from people who are either finished or nearing the finish line. <b><a href="http://kdonflexlearn.blogspot.co.nz/" target="_blank">Kevin</a></b> has discussed the idea of games and blogs with automotive students, <b><a href="http://educationatal.wordpress.com/my-thoughts/" target="_blank">Bridget</a></b> is looking at Lino-it for midwifery students,<b> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/lorrainesflexiblelearning/" target="_blank">Lorraine</a></b> is exploring simulations with nursing students,<b> <a href="http://flexiblelearning13.blogspot.co.nz/" target="_blank">Jacqueline</a> </b>has done an interesting comparison with OP courses and Art and Therapy where she teaches and discussed solutions. <b><a href="http://opnathand.edublogs.org/" target="_blank">Nathan</a> </b>is using ePortfolios and intending to use mobile apps to support students with learning vocabulary. <b><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/145562306/Flexible-Learning-Activity-8-No-2" target="_blank">Emma</a></b> is investigating open education resources for midwifery students and <b><a href="http://debbea.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/strategies.html" target="_blank">Deb</a></b> is planning for ePortfolios and creative reflection in midwifery.<br />
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The rest of you can keep chugging along over semester two. We will have a new intake joining us shortly so the next lot of posts will be guiding them through the topics. I will also be referring to semester one peoples' work as well - you will soon see who is starting when their blogs appear in the list. You can find the original posts made in Semester one - in the archive to the right. Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-51796077301888854742013-05-30T13:04:00.002+12:002013-05-30T13:04:34.497+12:00Weeks 14 - 16: Strategies <br />
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<b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/Strategies_for_Flexible_Learning" target="_blank">Strategies</a></b> is the last topic in the course, and now you need to put everything you have learned about flexible learning into practice. For the last activity (Activity 8), you are asked to explore a number of different strategies and come up with two for practical use in the classroom. This activity will then be worked up for Assessment 1: Design and justify two strategies that can be used to offer blended learning in your classroom.<br />
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The combination of strategies used in flexible learning is
generally dependent on several factors: the direction of the
organisation, the lecturer's teaching preferences and skills, and most
importantly of all, the needs and preferences of the students. However,
the approach which is chosen may be driven by tradition and financial
constraints or organisational policies, and not by sound pedagogical
practice. I hope you can find a happy balance. <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/Strategies_for_Flexible_Learning" target="_blank">Read more</a></b> about the topic and the activities you can do.....<br /><br />
Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-77346686644019289122013-05-06T16:01:00.000+12:002013-05-06T16:01:45.756+12:00Weeks 11 - 13: Sustainable Education<br />
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In this topic you will be exploring the meaning of sustainability for
your teaching practice and for your learners. This includes thinking
about the 'greening' of education, and how to create a lot out with the
smallest possible a footprint. Sustainable approaches influence student
and teacher workloads and are strongly linked to open education
resources (OER) and practices (OEP). You need to figure out how you can
be a more sustainable educator. It is also about using <a class="external text" href="http://efs.tki.org.nz/EfS-in-the-curriculum/Effective-pedagogy" rel="nofollow" title="http://efs.tki.org.nz/EfS-in-the-curriculum/Effective-pedagogy">teaching approaches</a> that support <a class="external text" href="http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-documents/The-New-Zealand-Curriculum/Effective-pedagogy" rel="nofollow" title="http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-documents/The-New-Zealand-Curriculum/Effective-pedagogy">effective pedagogy</a> and <a class="external text" href="http://efs.tki.org.nz/EfS-in-the-curriculum/Taking-action/Action-competence" rel="nofollow" title="http://efs.tki.org.nz/EfS-in-the-curriculum/Taking-action/Action-competence">action competence</a>:
Co-operative learning, Inquiry learning, Experiential learning and
Reflection. Some principles are general to all teachers (e.g., workloads
and definitions of OER) and others will be specific to your context
(e.g., embedding principles of sustainability specific to your
discipline, and using open resources).
Read more on the <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/Sustainability" target="_blank">course wiki</a></b>.<br />
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Look for a summary of participants' activities - coming soon. Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-76932732464322934122013-04-09T11:54:00.000+12:002013-04-09T11:54:12.886+12:00Weeks 9 to 10: Consolidation<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The next two weeks is important consolidation time, and a chance to review the topics you have encountered so far in Flexible Learning. I am curious to know where you are heading in your thinking. Some of you are doing a great job in this respect, sharing your ideas on your portfolios. Here's hoping that the cooler weather will encourage more of you to so the same.<br />
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To 'oil the wheels' in this endeavour, a 'blog sprint' is scheduled for those of you who can make it - H611 from 12:00 - 13:00. And I would like to schedule an <b>online session next week</b> before the term break. This session is for distance and on-campus participants alike, and will
be a session to discuss any of the topics we have covered so far.<br />
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Please indicate when you are available by filling in the <b><a href="http://doodle.com/ed2kmkza5vaersqw" target="_blank">latest Doodle poll</a>.</b> I would really appreciate if you could do this (if you are intending to come) by Friday 12 April, as I want to announce the session on Monday next week. I have chosen times when I am free, and it helps, if it is at all possible, if you can try and choose times that others have also chosen. Fingers crossed we can get several of you in the <b><a href="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/" target="_blank">Adobe Connect room</a></b> at one time. <br />
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The topics covered so far are:<br />
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<li>What is flexible learning?</li>
<li>Diversity, and</li>
<li>Trends.</li>
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After the break we will be looking at Sustainable education and Strategies, but if you want to whizz ahead, just give me a few moments....I am still adjusting these topics and changes may be made to the content. <br />
<br />Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-79248446383990153312013-03-14T16:39:00.000+13:002013-11-13T15:59:11.763+13:00Trends in Flexible Learning<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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For this topic, you will be doing some investigative work and exploring trends in education. This work is based on the <b><a href="http://www.nmc.org/publications/2013-horizon-report-higher-ed" target="_blank">2013 Horizon report</a></b>, a resource which has become internationally recognised as the voice of the future in education. We also refer to a report prepared by the Open University <a class="external text" href="http://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/innovating/" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/innovating/"><b>Innovating Pedagogy</b>.</a><br />
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Please be guided by the resources and activities on the course wiki under the topic called <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/Technologies" target="_blank">Trends</a></b>.<br />
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<b>The <i>online session </i>is on Thursday 14 November 09:30 to 10:30 on <a href="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/" target="_blank">Adobe Connect</a></b>. <br />
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<li> Become familiar with both pedagogical and technological trends in education.
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<li> Explore resources about ePortfolios, mobile learning and social media.
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<li> Select a trend technology and/or educational approach to use in a learning activity.
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<li> Design and present this learning activity in your ePortfolio/blog indicating how it supports flexible learning.
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<br />Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-29346195531976902732013-03-04T11:23:00.000+13:002013-03-04T11:23:45.450+13:00What has been happening so far on the portfolios?<br />
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<li><b><a href="http://martinsflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/" target="_blank">Martin</a></b>
has been discussing his explorations into open courses and resources
including the badge reward system - with several posts which will be
very helpful when you begin your explorations on this topic.</li>
<li><a href="http://kdonflexlearn.blogspot.co.nz/" target="_blank">Kevin</a> has prepared a great introduction and provided us with a video so we can understand how "<span style="font-family: Calibri;">modern technology is being used to prevent accidents". </span>This sets the scene well for a discussion about the type of technology that his students encounter in the learning environment.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://flexiblelearning13.blogspot.co.nz/" target="_blank">Jacqueline </a></b>has prepared two very informative and extremely interesting posts. In the <b><a href="http://flexiblelearning13.blogspot.co.nz/2013/02/making-start.html" target="_blank">first post</a></b>, she compares her unique area of teaching in drug addiction rehabilitation with traditional higher education. In the <b><a href="http://flexiblelearning13.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/1.html" target="_blank">second post</a></b>, she discusses diversity, blended learning and some of the learning theories. </li>
<li><b><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/lorrainesflexiblelearning/" target="_blank">Lorraine</a></b>
has set up her portfolio using Google Sites and introduced herself - I
love the picture.The organisation and look of the portfolio is easy to
follow.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://flexiblelearningbyemmab.blogspot.co.nz/2013/02/who-are-my-learners.html" target="_blank">Emma</a></b>
has written a fabulous description about learners in the midwifery
programmes, and will help you with the first activities that you are
asked to do. </li>
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Each fortnight I will showcase your posts so if you want to get your name in lights make sure you get your posts on your portfolios - this is your chance for feedback.Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-8573951509833621632013-02-25T16:56:00.001+13:002013-02-25T16:56:24.254+13:00Weeks 4 - 5: Diversity<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Diversity is the subject for the next two weeks. Here is an introduction from the wiki. Remember because it is such a vast area, you will need to be selective and explore resources relevant to your teaching context. Please respond (if you wish to come) to the <b><a href="http://doodle.com/3bzis69zxq5arsev" target="_blank">Doodle poll</a></b> re the <b>next online class </b>(one hour). We will be exploring <b>cultural diversity</b> - everyone is welcome.<br />
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The next on-campus class is Friday 15 March 13:00-16:00 in D317, mostly looking at trends in education with some discussion about what people have explored in relation to cultural diversity.<br />
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<b>Introduction</b><br />
<i>One of the reasons for introducing more flexibility into teaching
and learning is so that all students, regardless of their diversity,
have an equal chance to learn. Consider how to provide inclusive access
to course materials, learning activities, class interactions, and
assessments. Learning styles and preferences are just one aspect to
consider. Cultural sensitivity is an understanding of the way in which
cultural factors and practices shape and influence the way people behave
and learn. There are several factors at play: ethnicity, religious
beliefs, socio-economic status, location, professional role, belief
systems and gender. People develop particular perspectives and values
depending on the group or community in which they reside.</i>
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<i>In some situations diversity also relates to disability -
physical, psychological, and learning. All these factors can impact on
access and equity when it comes to learning. Remember the strategies you
introduce can become inflexible if issues of access and equity are not
addressed. For example, using a lot of online resources when learners do
not have ready access to computers and the Internet. Very importantly
this topic requires an awareness of Universal Design and inclusive
learning and teaching as well as cultural diversity.</i><br />
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Read more about the subject on the <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/Access_and_Equity" target="_blank">course wiki</a>.</b>
Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-78952143174650721552013-02-11T11:35:00.000+13:002013-02-11T11:35:43.732+13:00Week 2: What is Flexible Learning?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>Online classes</b><br />
The first online class (for people who
could not attend the on-campus workshop) is scheduled for Wednesday 13
February 2013 - 09:30 - 11:30 via <b><a class="external text" href="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/" rel="nofollow" title="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/">Adobe Connect</a></b>. Most people who responded to the <b><a href="http://doodle.com/w6bh2xggka4uy4tb" target="_blank">Doodle survey</a></b> can make it at this time. Subsequent times and days will be negotiated with you. If you are unable to attend and are feeling lost about where to start, please get in touch with Bronwyn asap.<br />
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<b>A reminder about this week's topic - details are on the <a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning/What_is_Flexible_Learning%3F" target="_blank">course wiki</a>.</b><br />
You are scheduled to begin exploring the principles of flexible learning and will be deciding on a definition for your teaching context. Two activities are suggested to guide your work in this topic, and to get you thinking about flexible learning in your context and also in other contexts. Often it is useful to hear what others are doing as well. The concept of <i>Blended Learning</i> is considered since this is the reality for most of us now. The learning objectives for this topic are:<br />
<ul>
<li> Define flexible learning in your context.
</li>
<li> Explore principles and processes of flexible learning and teaching.
</li>
<li> Investigate multiple dimensions of flexible learning.
</li>
<li> Critique a variety of examples of existing flexible learning and teaching options.
</li>
<li> Reflect on how the dimensions of flexible learning could be applied in your context.
</li>
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I suggest that you use these objectives to set yourself some learning goals. Remember that the activities for each topic will guide you to prepare evidence and reflections for your learning Portfolio - Assessment two. Two participants have posted links to their portfolios on the Moodle discussion forum - it is best to do this early so you can begin to share your ideas with others in the class. <br />
Must have resources suggested for exploring this topic are:<br />
<ul>
<li>Casey, J. & Wilson, P. (2005). <a class="external text" href="http://www.enhancementthemes.ac.uk/docs/publications/a-practical-guide-to-providing-flexible-learning-in-further-and-higher-education.pdf" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.enhancementthemes.ac.uk/docs/publications/a-practical-guide-to-providing-flexible-learning-in-further-and-higher-education.pdf">A practical guide to providing flexible learning in further and higher education</a>. This is a very useful resource about flexible learning.
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Collis, B. & Moonen, J. (2001). Flexible learning in a
digital world. Open and Distance Series. London: Kogan page Ltd. Chapter
One - Hard copy or <a class="external text" href="http://books.google.co.nz/books?id=XK26EgfgfmgC&dq=flexible+learning+in+a+digital+world&printsec=frontcover&source=bn&hl=en&ei=n0JyS_HyMJDs7AOw9KTJDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CBkQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=&f=false" rel="nofollow" title="http://books.google.co.nz/books?id=XK26EgfgfmgC&dq=flexible+learning+in+a+digital+world&printsec=frontcover&source=bn&hl=en&ei=n0JyS_HyMJDs7AOw9KTJDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CBkQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=&f=false">Google book</a>.
</li>
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<li> A copy of Chapter One is available on Moodle in the Flexible Learning folder.
</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li> Oliver, M. & Trigwell, K. (2005). Can blended learning be redeemed? <i>E–Learning, 2</i>(1), 17-26. Retrieved from <a class="external free" href="http://tinyurl.com/b5z93gd" rel="nofollow" title="http://tinyurl.com/b5z93gd">http://tinyurl.com/b5z93gd</a>
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<b>Examples of Flexible Learning</b><br />
I highly recommend that you check out the ebook by Diana Oblinger <b><a href="http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/pub7203.pdf" target="_blank"><i>Game Changers: Education and Information Technologies</i></a></b>. Look for one or two examples of blended learning to explore. For example, <i>SUNY Empire State College: A Game Changer in Open Learning</i> - this College uses mentoring, learning agreements and RPL processes in a progressively designed curriculum. This reference will also be added to the wiki for this topic and the Resources page.<br />
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Please add your questions and comments either to this blog or to the discussion forum in Moodle.Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-85839025848600850512013-02-04T12:42:00.000+13:002013-07-26T14:21:07.920+12:00Welcome to Flexible Learning - Semester Two 2013<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">A beginning is only the start of a journey to another beginning </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="name" id="yui_3_7_3_3_1359933775853_1121"><b class="username" id="yui_3_7_3_3_1359933775853_1120">by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katerha/" id="yui_3_7_3_3_1359933775853_1119">katerha</a></b></span></span> </h1>
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It is a pleasure to welcome you all to the <a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning" target="_blank">Flexible Learning course</a>. I am your facilitator (<a href="http://bahtings.blogspot.com/">Bronwyn Hegarty</a>), with roles as a principal lecturer in tertiary teacher education and coordinator of the <a href="http://wikieducator.org/GCTLT#Graduate_Certificate_in_Tertiary_Learning_and_Teaching" target="_blank">Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching</a>. I am located at <a href="http://www.capablenz.co.nz/" target="_blank">CapableNZ</a>, Otago Polytechnic. All information about the course - schedule, class sessions, topics, and assessments - is on the <a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning" target="_blank">course website</a>. So make sure you bookmark this so you can make it your first point of call. <br />
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<b><b>First on-campus and online class</b></b><br />
The first face-to-face and online class session
is scheduled for <b>Friday 9 August 13:00 - 15:00 </b>in<b> D317</b> and <b><a href="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/" target="_blank">Adobe Connect</a></b> (https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/) for off-site people.<br />
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<b>So what will I be doing on this blog?</b><br />
Announcements
and reminders about the activities will come out on here fortnightly or
as things come up. I will also post regular summaries about the
wonderful work you are going to be doing in each of the topics. I will
add the link to these posts on the Moodle discussion forum. So expect
lots of accolades as I showcase your ideas. Reading the summaries will
give you a quick look into what others in the class are doing and save
you hunting around on their portfolios.<br />
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<b>So what are you letting yourselves in for? </b><br />
What is this flexible learning phenomenon? Well... people will tell you it is about <i>anywhere, anytime, anyhow</i>,
teaching and learning. Really it is about offering a variety of options
so that people can access learning experiences that suit their
requirements. During the course you will develop a definition of
flexible learning in your specific teaching context. To do this you need
to think about the characteristics of your learners and what makes them
tick, or not. You will need to consider not only their learning styles
and level of ability in an educational setting but also where they sit
socially, economically, technologically and in terms of their confidence
to tackle new experiences. So we will be looking at the factors that
can make learning easier to access and finding solutions for the
barriers that your learners might need to overcome. For example, having
to come to campus may cause all sorts of issues financially and socially
for some students. <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Can you think what these might be for people in your classes?</span></b><br />
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<b>Five dimensions of Flexibility</b><br />
Our starting point is to look at the <i>five dimensions of flexibility</i>
- Time, Content, Instructional Approaches and Resources, Entry
Requirements and Delivery and Logistics. We are using a very useful
resource by Casey and Wilson(2005) - details are on the course website.
One of the activities is to work out where your teaching sits on the <a href="http://www.researchinlearningtechnology.net/index.php/rlt/article/viewFile/14404/html/51677" target="_blank">Flexibility Continuum</a>. How flexible are you really?<br />
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I am really looking
forward to hearing from the rest of you about your areas of teaching,
and to have lots more discussions with you all about flexible learning.<br />
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<b>Fee</b> in her <b><a href="http://feebeeflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-nine-sustainable-flexible.html" target="_blank">post about Sustainable Flexible Learning</a></b> has made some interesting connections to the sustainable practice of using
"mentorship and professional supervision" for midwives in the community. She also wishes to explore: " ... the benefits of formalised support
networks as part of employment conditions". Can you help her with some ideas about how being part of a support network in her role could help her to be a more sustainable practitioner? Fee also has some wonderful stories to share in her<b> <a href="http://feebeeflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-nine-culture.html" target="_blank">post about culture.</a> </b>Do you have any suggestions for
improving the numbers of Maori students accessing midwifery, and what
might be the barriers for them? <br />
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<b>Helen G</b> describes <b><a href="http://helenflexilearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-eight-adult-learning-theory.html" target="_blank">Honey & Mumford's adult learning theory </a></b>- I wonder is anyone else using this?<b> </b>She has also <b><a href="http://helenflexilearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/activity-nine-technologies.html" target="_blank">posted about technologies</a></b> and has linked to two examples of some resources she is experimenting with creating using the visualizer and adobe connect as a screen capture method.<b> </b>She would welcome feedback I am sure.<b></b><br />
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<b>Jayne's </b>plan is coming together nicely in her <b><a href="http://jayneflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/my-presentation-will-be-via-adobe.html" target="_blank">most recent post.</a></b> See what you think of her ideas for introducing more flexibility. <br />
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<b>Nick</b> in his <b><a href="http://nickmossautomech.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/sustainability-in-education-after.html" target="_blank">post about sustainability</a> </b>has discussed some of the factors that are impacting on engagement in the project-based learning he is facilitating. In the <b><a href="http://nickmossautomech.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/technologies-for-learning.html" target="_blank">technologies for learning post</a></b>, Nick describes a strategy used to create videos of skills so students can review them in class on ipads to check their technique Do you agree with my suggestions to enhance accessibility? <br />
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<b>Helen B</b> has some wonderful ideas, on her <b><a href="http://flexilearner.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-ninetechnologies-for-learning.html" target="_blank">technologies for learning post</a></b>, for teaching induction for anaesthesia with veterinary nursing students. See if you can also suggest other ideas. Her <b><a href="http://flexilearner.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/activity-10-sustainable-flexible.html" target="_blank">post about sustainability</a> </b>is fabulous and really brings out attention to issues around individual sustainability as well as global approaches. Helen's success story with a student is well worth a read on her<b> <a href="http://flexilearner.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/activity-11-indigenous-learners.html" target="_blank">post about indigenous learners</a>.</b><br />
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<b>Cat </b>impassionately describes her reasons for choosing an humanistic learning theory to underpin her teaching approaches. It is a wonderful <b><a href="http://abletobendwithoutbreaking.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/activity-eight.html" target="_blank">post about humanistic learning theory</a></b>. Cat has described, in her <b><a href="http://abletobendwithoutbreaking.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/activity-nine.html" target="_blank">post for Activity Nine</a></b>, how she intends to create resources using TED ed. See if you agree with my response and suggestions for developing digital information literacy in students and teachers. Cat also offers her ideas for strategies to be sustainable in the <b><a href="http://abletobendwithoutbreaking.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/activity-ten.html" target="_blank">post for Activity 10</a></b>.<br />
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<b>Annette </b>has come up with some creative strategies for providing supervision to third year students on her <b><a href="http://annettevestergaardjensen.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/strategies-for-flexible-learning-i-have.html" target="_blank">Strategies for flexible learning post</a>.</b> Can you assist her with some feedback? In her <b><a href="http://annettevestergaardjensen.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/oer-open-educationrefers-to-educational.html" target="_blank">OER post</a>,</b> the dilemma about where the money for free education comes from has surfaced. It would be great to hear your views on this. Annette reminds us on her <b><a href="http://annettevestergaardjensen.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/sustainability-sustainabilityin-this.html" target="_blank">Sustainability post</a></b>, about "the concept of paideia...that the goal of education is more about the person than mastering the subject". Annette also makes some valid points about <b><a href="http://annettevestergaardjensen.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/indigenous-learners-some-examplesof.html" target="_blank">indigenous learners</a></b> in a later post.<br />
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<b>Lisa S </b>has created an interesting <b><a href="http://lisasflh.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/blended-learning-strategies.html" target="_blank">list of strategies</a> </b>for teaching propagation in horticulture. See if you think my suggestions are too way out there. In the <b><a href="http://lisasflh.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/tertiary-education-strategy.html" target="_blank">post about the Tertiary Education Strategy</a></b>, Lisa has pushed my buttons - her impassioned discussion about the strategy is excellent reading.She also asks - <b><a href="http://lisasflh.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/open-education-practices.html" target="_blank">What is all the fuss?</a></b> - about Open education practices. Do you agree with Lisa?Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-58141090468414731102012-06-21T23:25:00.000+12:002012-06-21T23:25:33.097+12:00More summaries<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I have put together some more highlights from your posts.<br />
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<b>Gina</b> has posted three short presentations of her <b><a href="http://flexiblelearningin2012-gina.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/draft-presentation-of-my-fl-plan.html" target="_blank">Flexible Learning plan</a></b>, and they are well worth a look. The way she has structured the aspects of the plan is what I am looking for because the concepts of flexible learning are explained according to the strategies she has chosen and in her context. Please give her feedback before she presents in person on Monday. <br />
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It is worth looking back at the posts that led to her final Flexible Learning plan. You may wish to start with her <b><a href="http://flexiblelearningin2012-gina.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/cceh-development-ideas.html" target="_blank">discussion about strategies</a></b> that could be used in two occupational therapy courses that are in the process of being re-mixed. Gina mentions in her <a href="http://flexiblelearningin2012-gina.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/normal-0-false-false-false-en-nz-x-none.html" target="_blank"><b>post of examples about flexible learning</b> </a>that
choice is an important component of flexibility, ... it goes deeper
than
this ...". Perhaps this highlights something that prickles educators -
how much
choice should there be to be truly flexible? Check out her table showing
an analysis of flexibility in the course she teaches. In the <b><a href="http://flexiblelearningin2012-gina.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/fl-activity-5-strategies-for-flexible.html" target="_blank">post about using discussion forum strategies</a></b>, Gina has come up with a cunning plan for engaging her students in studying symbols and rituals.<br />
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Maari has some insightful discussion in her <b><a href="http://narrate2012.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-8-adult-learning-theories-and.htm" target="_blank">post about learning theories</a></b>. See if you agree with her ideas about communities of practice, and constructivist learning, and my comments to her ideas. She continues with linking Kolbs' Experiential learning theory to ePortfolios in her <b><a href="http://narrate2012.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/activity-9-technologies.html" target="_blank">post about Technologies</a></b>. See what you think about these ideas. Maari's <b><a href="http://narrate2012.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/activity-10-sustainability-in-educaiton.html" target="_blank">post on sustainability</a></b> in relation to writers is interesting and gives a whole different perspective. Well worth a read. Maari describes a tricky situation in her <b><a href="http://narrate2012.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/indigenous-learners.html" target="_blank">post about cultural sensitivity</a></b> because her learners are global. So how can she integrate indigenous cultural approaches in this situation? See if you like my suggestions for addressing cultural diversity.<br />
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<b>Laurie </b>in her <b><a href="http://laurieflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/flexiblelearning-activity-4-access.html" target="_blank">post about access and equity, diversity & inclusivity</a> </b>discusses an interesting article by Honey & North (2009) article which is specially useful because it is based
on Honey's thesis and research into flexible learning with
post-graduate nurses. See if you agree with the remark in the article about the % majority they believe is required to go ahead with online learning. Is 40% of the class needing upskilling in technologies a reasonable expectation?<b> Laurie </b>has also <b><a href="http://laurieflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/lauries-fl-activity-5-designing-and.html" target="_blank">posted about blended learning</a> </b>and shared some strategies (check out my comments). In this she has shared a model of learning using the eLearning ladder. I discovered an<b> </b>article which is a critique of this ladder and two other different models - the five-stage
e-moderating model for teaching and learning online, e-tivities, and communities of practice. <b> </b><br />
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<b>Reference</b><br />
Watts,
N. (2010). Reflecting on models for online learning in theory & practice. <i>Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
(AISHE-J), 2(1)</i>, p 19.1 - 19.12. Retrieved from <a href="http://ojs.aishe.org/index.php/aishe-j/article/view/19" rel="nofollow"> http://ojs.aishe.org/index.php/aishe-j/article/view/19</a> <br />
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<b>Jayne</b> is really getting into the swing of using video resources in her teaching, and describes her ideas for using ipads in tutorials in her post: <b><a href="http://jayneflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/i-have-noticed-over-duration-of-this.html" target="_blank">Technologies for learning.</a></b> The place of creating real world cases about Occupational Therapy practice using video and wikis in open education is discussed in her post: <b><a href="http://jayneflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/activity-7-oer-and-practices.html" target="_blank">OER and Practices</a></b>. In her fabulous <b><a href="http://jayneflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/activity-10-sustainability.html" target="_blank">post about Sustainability</a>, </b>Jayne explains how she is facilitating reasonable workloads for herself and her students and using sustainable practices. Remember it is not just about saving paper - as Jayne says it is about reducing workloads for students, and using cost-effective ways to provide them with materials. Te Whare Tapa Whā for education discussed by Kate Timms-Dean in her presentation is similar to the four corners for health mentioned by Jayne in her post on <b><a href="http://jayneflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/activity-11-cultural-sensitivity-and.html" target="_blank">cultural sensitivity and indigenous learners</a></b>. The post about <b><a href="http://jayneflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html" target="_blank">learning theory</a> </b>shows how hard it is to pick just one, and <b><a href="http://www.ewenger.com/theory/" target="_blank">Community of Practice learning theory</a></b> appears to be preferred by Jayne although she discusses a mix.<br />
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<b><a href="http://annettevestergaardjensen.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/examples-of-flexible-learning-tonight-i.html" target="_blank">Annette</a></b> has posted the questions she used in a survey of teachers and she is developing a snapshot of some examples. <br />
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Nick has described an interesting approach to teaching dry topics such a Pythagoras's theorem in his <b><a href="http://nickmossautomech.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/open-education-resources.html" target="_blank">post on open education resources</a></b>. What do you think of my idea for involving the students in creating and sharing open education resources? In a <b><a href="http://nickmossautomech.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/adult-learning-theories-and-approaches.html" target="_blank">post about Adult learning theories and approaches</a></b>, he also describes the project-based model of learning used in his teaching, and uses some big words like Zone of Proximal Development. Who coined that phrase - do you know?<br />
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More to come later.<br />
<br />Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-8704420713634915582012-06-19T09:46:00.002+12:002012-06-19T09:46:22.135+12:00Week 14: Feedback on your Flexible Learning Plan<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">A light at the end of the tunnel <span class="name" id="yui_3_5_0_3_1340055787838_1030"><strong class="username" id="yui_3_5_0_3_1340055787838_1032">by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurenmanning/">Lauren Mannin<b>g</b></a></strong></span></span></h1>
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<b>Class sessions this week to get feedback on your Flexible Learning plans.</b><br />
Web conference: Wed 20 June: 13:00- 14:00 - <a class="external text" href="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/" rel="nofollow" title="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/">Adobe Connect</a>.<br />Workshop: Thurs 21 June - Onsite: 13:00-15:00 - Venue: H606.<br />
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For Activity 13, you need to choose a format for the presentation of your Flexible Learning plan and prepare for the mini-conference. Use this week to work on finalising your plans, and post the draft plan to your blog so you can get feedback from the lecturer and the class. It would be great if you can make it to one of the class sessions to discuss your plan prior to the assessments next week.<br />
<b>Dates for assessment.</b><br />
<ol>
<li>Wednesday 27 June, 2012 - 13:00 - 14:00 via an <a class="external text" href="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/" rel="nofollow" title="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/">Adobe Connect</a> web conference.
</li>
<li>Monday 25 June, 2012 - 13:00 - 15:00 in D314, on-campus.
</li>
</ol>
Please keep the presentation to 10 minutes - there will be five
minutes for questions and discussion. It is your choice how you present
your plan, and this can be online – synchronous or asynchronous or
face-to-face. You may choose to use a digital slide show, video, audio,
written piece, blog, wiki, verbal description in person, poster etc. You
are required to obtain feedback from peers in the class and/or
colleagues prior to the final presentation and to include how this has
influenced your plan.The presentation is an overview of your plan that has evolved on your blog posts over the last few weeks. <b> </b><br />
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<b>When you add the draft plan to your blog or link to the presentation on your blog, please add links to previous blog posts that contain additional detail to explain aspects of your plan.</b><br />
Please confirm or add your name and title of your presentation to the table on the course wiki: <a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning_Guidebook/Mini-conference" title="Flexible Learning Guidebook/Mini-conference">Mini-conference</a>Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-2010358344092121262012-06-11T10:44:00.003+12:002012-06-11T11:36:49.178+12:00<br />
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Kārearea <span class="name" id="yui_3_5_0_3_1339368220094_1062"><b class="username" id="yui_3_5_0_3_1339368220094_1064">By <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/xoque/">xoque</a></b></span></div>
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Apologies if you have already looked at the activity for this week but I have decided to change it and make it more user friendly and relevant to flexible learning - believe it or not.<br />
<i><br /></i><br />
<i>The tertiary education sector is highly competitive, and now that
funding is shrinking even further organisations are scrabbling for a
slice of the pie. Is Flexible Learning the answer? How does this fit
with the <a class="external text" href="http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/TertiaryEducation/PolicyAndStrategy/TertiaryEducationStrategy.aspx" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/TertiaryEducation/PolicyAndStrategy/TertiaryEducationStrategy.aspx">Tertiary Education Strategy for New Zealand</a>? </i>
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In this topic we will explore and justify some approaches to
providing flexible learning environments for adult learners in the
tertiary sector.<i> </i>
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<b>Activity Twelve</b><br />
<ul>
<li> Explore the <a class="external text" href="http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/TertiaryEducation/PolicyAndStrategy/TertiaryEducationStrategy.aspx" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/TertiaryEducation/PolicyAndStrategy/TertiaryEducationStrategy.aspx">Tertiary Education Strategy for New Zealand</a> (TES for NZ).
</li>
<li> How do your ideas for flexible learning, and those of your organisation or consultancy fit (or not) with the TES for NZ?
</li>
<li> What do you need to include in your plan to fit with the TES for NZ?
</li>
<li> Post a response to your blog. </li>
</ul>
A list of resources is provided <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning_Guidebook/Organisations" target="_blank">on the wiki</a></b> for you to delve into at your leisure.Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-62374305175195354132012-06-05T10:40:00.003+12:002012-06-05T10:40:35.222+12:00Summary: multiple topics<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aoraki Mt Cook by <a class="internal_author" href="http://www.fotopedia.com/users/kali" rel="cc:attributionURL">Mathieu Poumeyrol</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;">Things
are speeding up as several of you head for the finish line with your plans.
Make sure in your posts about each of the topics that you also indicate how the
principles relate to your Flexible learning plans. This post is the first part
of a summary of interesting points that people have been discussing on their
blogs. Some of you have been really busy bees and others not so busy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"><a href="http://lisasflh.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/access-and-equity-diversity-and.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Lisa S</span></a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> has posted a stunning critique
of the meaning of <b>access and equity,</b> and inclusive teaching in
horticulture. See if you agree with the discussion about the difference between
learning, education and training. Lisa has also posted her early ideas for her
flexible learning plan: "to create a plant selection course
delivered on-line". Go on give her some encouragement... In an <b><a href="http://lisasflh.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/examples-of-flexible-delivery.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">earlier post</span></a>,</b> Lisa
describes an example about her assessment of the flexibility of a Diploma in
Horticulture programme using the dimensions of flexibility in the grid from
Casey and Wilson. Time is well above average on the flexibility continuum as is
Instructional approach and resources. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;">Fifi</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"> has several posts which we need
to catch up on. Firstly, she describes an <b><a href="http://feebeeflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-five-design-and-describe.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">example of video learning</span></a> </b>where
midwifery students are capturing the learning of practical skills<b> </b>on
video.<b> </b>The three types of interaction important for learning are
mentioned. See if you agree with the benefits of this model for learning.<b> </b>In
a<b> <a href="http://feebeeflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-six-continue-developing.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">post about Activity 6</span></a>, </b>two
strategies for getting midwifery students to connect with practice are
outlined.<b> </b>See if you agree with my suggestions for collaborative work
and ways to enhance reflective learning and reflective practice.<b> </b>For <b><a href="http://feebeeflexiblelearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-eight-adult-learning-theories.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Activity 7</span></a>,</b> Fifi has
chosen constructivism , and her post explains this learning theory in plain
english in the context of midwifery. The single most important point she makes
is that strategies to encourage constructivist learning involve getting
students to think, and problem-solve and become inquirers rather than passive
recipients of information. Check out her other posts as well because she
makes some interesting points.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"><a href="http://narrate2012.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-7-open-education-resources.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Maari</span></b><span style="color: blue;"> </span></a>in her post about open education makes some very
valid points, and mentions some of the challenges for the viability of her
business if she were to provide free learning materials and services. I believe
that open education practices per se are more important than the provision of
open materials, because I consider that facilitation and teaching by someone
with a reputation in the field is generally what gives learning the edge for
students. Really what do students come for and pay for? There is tons of
material in any topic on the Internet or in books, and people could teach
themselves if they really wanted to. I strongly believe that by making
materials open, the advantages provided by the free advertising far out weigh
any loss of income since open materials are more likely to be picked up by
search engines. This is the vehicle to attract people to facilitated courses
for which they are probably only happy to pay a fee if it is something they
really want to do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"><a href="http://helenflexilearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-six-developing-draft-plan.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Helen</span></a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"> <b>G</b> has a wonderful diagram
to illustrate her plans for flexible learning. She mentions the ADDIE model of
design. It is always a good idea when planning or implementing new approaches
to do some evaluation along the way - the Addie model infers it should be left
to the end, but it is advisable to gather feedback along the way when
implementing a new approach. Feedback can be obtained from colleagues, students
and /or experts from industry. Also a teacher's observations of how it is
working are valuable so it is a good idea to record these somehow, and perhaps
discuss the process with a mentor as part of this evaluative process. See what
you think about her ideas about using and assessing students' blogs. <b>Helen G</b>
also has an excellent list of strategies for becoming more open in her<b> <a href="http://helenflexilearning.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-seven-open-education-resources.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">post about OER</span></a>.</b> What
are your thoughts about my suggestions re digital information literacy? You may
also be interested in reading the Executive Summary of the MoE project: <a href="http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/publications/tertiary_education/80624"><b><span style="color: blue;">Digital Information Literacy: Supported Development of
Capability in Tertiary Environments</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;">Lisa R</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"> has posted two very thought
provoking posts about <b><a href="https://makebedo.wordpress.com/2012/05/21/universal-truths-part-1/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">universal design</span></a></b>, <b><a href="https://makebedo.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/topic-4-access-all-areas/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">access and equity</span></a> and <a href="https://makebedo.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/topic-4-equity-means-everyone-has-the-chance-to-be-frustrated/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">equity means everyone has the chance
to be equally frustrated</span></a> </b>- see if you can contribute to solving
her dilemma, and whether you like my suggestions. Her pictures are also well
worth a look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"><a href="http://abletobendwithoutbreaking.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-5-flexible-learning-strategies.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Cat</span></a> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;">has outlined some very
interesting and workable strategies for teaching wound management with
veterinary nurses. See what you think - she would love some feedback I am sure.
In a<b> <a href="http://abletobendwithoutbreaking.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-seven.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">later post</span></a></b> about open
education, Cat discusses how open resources could be used to educate people in
the third world about animal husbandry so that better care can be provided for
their animals which are very important for their livelihood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"><a href="http://horokiwimusings.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/tortoise-is-edging-over-startline.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Suzanne</span></a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"> has presented a fabulous
description of two learning situations. They are very different, and both sound
incredibly engaging. They involve blood loss scenarios and also a collaborative
weaving class. She uses the term "minds on" learning. See what you
think. I have made a suggestion about using digital portfolios in a
post-graduate course, so that assessment is ongoing and more student-centred
rather than based around discussions and an essay. See if you agree with
my ideas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;">How many
of you like to drip feed the students modules rather than show them everything
to be covered in the course from the start? What do you think are the pros and
cons of these two approaches for students?</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"><a href="http://horokiwimusings.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-four-on-roll.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Suzanne</span></a> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;">has also written a fabulous
description in her context of some of the challenges and the existing situation
surrounding access and equity and inclusivity and diversity. She has some
excellent ideas Suzanne especially around designing assessments where students
can present their knowledge through weaving or singing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"><a href="http://flexilearner.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-6-planning-importantly.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Helen B</span></a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"> has written a lively post about
her initial ideas for the Flexible learning plan where she has
brainstormed some ideas for an anaesthesia induction video.The points she makes
in another post - <b><a href="http://flexilearner.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-seven-open-education-resources.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">open resources and philosophies</span></a></b>
- about the benefits of open resources versus the potential fish hooks and loss
of income are valid. How can we get round the idea that OER appears to be all
about digital resources, and as Helen says what about the folk who cannot
access computers and the Internet - how can open materials be provided to them?
Mobile phones are prolific in African States so I hear, and maybe that is an
option? <b><a href="http://flexilearner.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/activity-8-adult-learning-theories-for.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Helen</span></a></b> also makes the
point that it is not very flexible to have to choose just one learning theory.
So even though she has chosen constructivism it is evident that she uses a mix
of learning theories - check out the discussion around this topic.</span></div>
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<br /></div>Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-37430704349653045282012-06-01T17:29:00.000+12:002012-06-01T17:29:06.690+12:00Week 12: Cultural Sensitivity and Indigenous Learners<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Kotare b</span></b><span class="name" id="yui_3_5_0_3_1338528343699_1412"><strong class="username" id="yui_3_5_0_3_1338528343699_1411">y <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcysurfer/" id="yui_3_5_0_3_1338528343699_1423">dcysurfer / Dave Young</a></strong></span></td></tr>
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Please note that the <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/images/c/ca/RevisedTopics_and_Timetable_for_2012.pdf" target="_blank">course timetable</a></b> has been revised for this week, and also for the final week's presentations - they will now be held on <b>Monday 25 June 2012 - 13:30 - 15:30 in D314</b>. I will have an Adobe connection so the distance people can join us. Those of you joining from a distance can connect via an <b><a class="external text" href="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/" rel="nofollow" title="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/">Adobe Connect</a></b> web conference on Wednesday 27 June - 13:00 - 14:00. I have emailed to ask those of you who have said you are ready to present to ask if this could be an option as time slots for people presenting on-campus are getting full. Please everyone check if your preferred time is correct on the <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning_Guidebook/Mini-conference" target="_blank">mini-conference table</a></b> on the wiki , and let me know if you will be presenting at either of these days if your name is on the <b>not confirmed list</b>. <br />
<br />
Kate Timms-Dean will be presenting this week's topic in an <b><a class="external text" href="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/" rel="nofollow" title="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/">Adobe Connect</a> </b>web conference - Thursday 7 June 13:00-14:00. A recording will be made available if some of you make it to join in the discussion. <br />
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<b>So what is the week 12 topic about?</b><br />
<i>Indigenous people are ethnic groups who live in a geographic area
with which they have the earliest known historical connection.
Historically, many Indigenous groups, including Māori in Aotearoa New
Zealand, have been the subject of colonial expansion. This has often
resulted in territorial and cultural conflict, and the intentional or
unintentional displacement and devastation of Indigenous populations <a class="external text" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples" rel="nofollow" title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples">(Wikipedia, 2010).</a>
In the contemporary context, Indigenous people often feature strongly
in the lower echelons of society in terms of employment, socio-economic
status, health status and educational attainment. As a result, it is
important to consider the needs of Indigenous learners in the
development, design and delivery of flexible learning programmes and
courses.</i><br />
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<b>Activities</b><br />
Post responses to the following activities on your blog - after you have accessed the readings and media material for <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning_Guidebook/Indigenous_Learners" title="Flexible Learning Guidebook/Indigenous Learners">Indigenous Learners</a></b>. An additional article has been emailed to you.<br />
<ul>
<li> How can you include examples of New Zealand's indigenous
culture in the design of your eLearning courses - language, society,
history, political issues etc.?
</li>
<li> What approaches can you utilise to meet the needs of indigenous learners?
</li>
<li> Outline any experiences you have had working with indigenous learners.
</li>
<li> What were some of the challenges that you and the learners faced?
</li>
<li> How did this affect their learning?
</li>
</ul>
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</div>Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-52421411408041805002012-05-28T16:50:00.001+12:002012-05-29T10:38:56.794+12:00Week 11: Sustainable flexible learning<br />
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<i>In this topic you will be exploring the meaning of sustainability
for your practice and how to be a more sustainable educator. Before you
can do that, it is necessary to understand the concept of sustainability
in an educational context. For example, workload for teachers and
students and the ways in which course materials, activities, assessments
and class interactions can be structured or designed to support
learning which is time and cost-effective and enduring while providing a
high quality experience. The six principles of education in <a class="external text" href="http://www.context.org/ICLIB/IC27/Orr.htm" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.context.org/ICLIB/IC27/Orr.htm">What is Education for?</a>
by David Orr is a good place to start your exploration. For example,
principle 2: The goal of education is not mastery of subject matter, but
of one's person.</i>
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<b>Activity Ten</b> – Sustainable Flexible Learning- work on the learning activities - no class time this week.<br />
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<li> How can you become a more sustainable practitioner?
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<li> What sort of learning and teaching strategies meet your philosophy of sustainability?
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<li> Post your reflections about sustainability to your blog once you have viewed the presentations and completed the readings.
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<li> Read the article on <a class="external text" href="http://wikieducator.org/images/5/5a/Odlaa2005Lockwoodestimating_student_workload.pdf" rel="nofollow" title="http://wikieducator.org/images/5/5a/Odlaa2005Lockwoodestimating_student_workload.pdf">student workload</a>
and find out how to calculate it - Lockwood, F. (2005). Estimating
student workload, readability and implications for student learning and
progression. Australia: ODLAA.
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<li> Watch Sir Ken Robinson discuss <a class="external text" href="http://tiny.cc/cf90w" rel="nofollow" title="http://tiny.cc/cf90w">Do schools kill creativity?</a>: "we are educated <i>out of</i>
creativity not into it". He ends with saying: "we have to educate the
whole person". This 20 minute video is well worth watching. </li>
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Two readings are recommended on the <a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning_Guidebook/Sustainability" target="_blank">course wiki</a>.Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701233.post-66238746252379012882012-05-21T15:43:00.001+12:002012-05-21T15:43:32.383+12:00Week 10: Technologies for Learning<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This week in Flexible learning we are looking at the hot topic of technologies for teaching and learning.<span id="goog_719809649"></span><span id="goog_719809650"></span><br />
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Technologies for learning and teaching are in a constant state of
flux. Therefore, it is important for teachers to stay informed about the
trends, and be confident about trying new approaches. Technologies such
as mobile devices, ePortfolios, and <b><a class="external text" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media" rel="nofollow" title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media">social media</a></b> (<b><a class="external text" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0" rel="nofollow" title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0">Web 2.0 tools and approaches</a></b>)
are now relatively common terms in education. The Horizon report (2012)
underpins this topic so please use this resource as the starting point
for your explorations. For this topic you are asked to design a learning
activity using a ‘trend’ technology. Since this is a huge area, some
resources are suggested, but you need only focus on <i>one</i> specific
area in your explorations. For example, mobile devices, or ePortfolios
or social media. The technology you choose may be something from the
Horizon report, or the other types mentioned here. Six trends in higher education are described in the <b>2012 <a class="external text" href="http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/HR2012.pdf" rel="nofollow" title="http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/HR2012.pdf">Horizon report</a></b>. Read more about the<b> activities</b> <b>and resources</b> for <b><a href="http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_Learning_Guidebook/Technologies" title="Flexible Learning Guidebook/Technologies">Technologies</a></b> on the course wiki.<br />
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<b>Classroom sessions this week</b><br />
Web conference: <b><a class="external text" href="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/" rel="nofollow" title="https://adobeconnect.op.ac.nz/fl12/">Adobe Connect</a> </b><br />Wed 23 May: 13:00-14:00<br /><br />Workshop: Thurs 24 May<br />Onsite: 13:00-15:00<br />Venue: H606<br />Bronwyn hegartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com0