Monday, May 19, 2014

MD6 - EDUC 7102 Video Feedback Posts

Video Learning Community:
Jerry Hubbard
Cindy Rochelle

Video Blog Posts:
Cindy Rochelle - http://cindyleelarochelle.wordpress.com/2014/05/12/module-6-speaker-introduction-video/

Jerry Hubbard - http://drmountnrat.wordpress.com/2014/05/11/distance-education-keynote-introduction-assignment-educ-8842-module-6/comment-page-1/#comment-106

Steven Zollinger - http://zedtek.wordpress.com/2014/05/07/game-based-learning-keynote-speaker-intro-mod-6/comment-page-1/#comment-29

Beverly Boyd - http://lovetechtalk.wordpress.com/2014/05/10/virtual-worlds-in-education/comment-page-1/#comment-38

Erin Bassham - http://educationtechie1.blogspot.kr/

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

MD5 - Static vs Dynamic Technology Concept Map

The above concept map highlights static and dynamic learning tools that are available online. Static tools enable "learners to capture information," and that mirrors "teacher-led instruction," whereas dynamic online tools allows learners to construct their own knowledge (Moller, 2008). Dynamic tools are more interactive in nature, and increase one's collaborative encounters with others online. One technological approach that appears as more of an activity than a tool comes in the form of an instructor's social presence. Teaching social presence is a dynamic approach in that the instructor plays an active role in faciltating active discussion and learning opportunities with his/her learners (Anderson, 2008, p. 171). This approach is unique, but vital to the learning process in distance education. Static tools are also important, but should be relied on as the sole approach to learning within an online setting.

The above "Collaboration" point missing under the "Dynamic" section is "Learning Management System Software."

References:
Anderson, T. (Ed.). (2008). The theory and practice of online learning. (2nd ed.). Edmonton, AB: Athabasca University Press.

Moller, L. (2008). Static and dynamic technological tools. [Unpublished Paper].

Blogs I posted to:
http://drmountnrat.wordpress.com/2014/05/07/dynamic-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-102
http://shameenribeiro.wordpress.com/2014/04/23/25/