Interact with OLT! (and us!)
During the online conference week, join us for interactive and engaging activities that we have designed to really bring home the learnings of Online Learning Theory. Whether you want to take part at your own pace (with Josh's Quizlet and Andrew's meetingwords pad) OR want to try something live and fast with Kate (in a Twitter #chat and Periscope livestream) - we have your learning style covered!
We hope you will take part, and enjoy!
- Andrew, Josh, & Kate
CONSTRUCTIVISM ACTIVITY w/ ANDREW!
When? - All week!
Where? - A specially made meetingwords pad!
Objective:
To look at the impact Constructivist Theory can have on the practice of online learning.
Instructions:
1. Please read the information on the Constructivism page titled “What is Constructivism?” and “Implications of Constructivism on Online Learning Theory”
2. Next, read this brief article entitled “Developing online discussion forums as student centred peer e-learning environments”. Take particular note of Figure 1 and 2 included below.
3. Once completed, head on over to our meetingwords pad!
Similar in format to a Google Doc. meetingwords.com allows for quick, easy synchronous or asynchronous composition accessible via a simple web address. Participants may choose to answer anonymously or adopt a tag name.
4. Use these critical thinking questions to guide your discussion.
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Do you believe this to be a feasible model of online learning? Why or why not?
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In what ways does this framework for online learning imply constructivist ideology?
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Do you recognize any problems with this system or foresee any difficulties arising with a student-centred peer e-learning environment?
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Place yourself in the role of the teacher in an online course. How would you go about stimulating meaningful discussion? What tools might you use? Would you choose to incorporate principles of Constructivism, Behaviourism, or Cognitivism?
BEHAVIOURISM ACTIVITIES w/ KATE!
When? - Thursday, Nov. 26th @ 7pm & 8pm!
Where? - Twitter (follow Kate @listentohoratio and track the hashtag #OTLchat)
& Periscope (follow Kate and tune in at 8pm for the Livechat titled 'ETEC 512 Live chat'!)
Objective:
To engage in 2 different livechat formats about Online Learning Theory and how it applies to the other 3 theories, and showcase 2 different technology platforms that you can use in the future!
Instructions:
1. For the Twitter chat:
i) Follow Kate @listentohoratio
ii) Log on at 7pm on Thursday, and start following #OLTchat - you can either do so on Twitter itself, or through a program like Tweetdeck.
iii) Follow along and take part in the Q&A related to Online Learning Theory!
2. For the Periscope session:
i) Download the Periscope app for your mobile device of choice.
ii) Tune in to Kate's twitter feed at 8pm on Thursday for the link to the live Periscope session, where she will answer
questions and facilitate dialogue through this engaging new app!
COGNITIVISM QUIZ w/ JOSH!
When? - Tuesday or Wednesday - but it's there all week!
Where? - Over at the special Quizlet classroom made just for you!
Objective:
To test your knowledge of Cognitivism and Online Learning Theory while trying out a fun and interactive tool.
Instructions:
1: Click Here to access the Study Set or join the class to see how you compare with others.
2. Try out the different study tools: Flashcards, Learn, Speller, Test
3. Have some fun with games: Scatter, Space Race
4. Join the discussion in Blackboard: Share your thoughts on this tool and how it fits in with OLT, Behaviourism, Cognitivism, and Constructivism