Sunday, 18 August 2013

Can you Google it?

If you can, and you can find an exact answer, perhaps you are not using problem-based design :)

Authentic, problem-based contexts are not ones in which a set answer is out there for students to find.  It is more like an open-ended question!

Sunday, 11 August 2013

Writing a Reflective Synopsis?


To write a reflective synopsis is to ANALYSE.  

It is not to summarise or describe.

It is to draw together the key themes.

What is eLearning?

What does digital pedagogy look like? Pedagogy? Did you say  Pedagogy?
Regardless of background, are my learners engaged in intellectually
challenging and relevant curriculum in a supportive environment? (Productive Pedagogies)

What learning theories are relevant? What does constructivistlearning look like?
Is learning active?  Is it contextual?  Is it transferrable? Is it social/collaborative?

How does TPACK inform my understanding/my practice? 









How does Bloom’s Taxonomy inform my understanding/my practice?

How do I ensure my students and I work safely, legally, ethically?
How do I foster deep understanding, critical thinking, 21st century learning skills?

WHY?  For all of the above....



Are you TRANSFORMING learning?

Source: http://www.unity.net.au/allansportfolio/edublog/?p=324










Other valuable places to visit:

Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything!

EQ's (password protected) Contemporary Practice Resource.

eToolkit




Friday, 28 June 2013

EduTech 2013 Reflections

The 2013 Edutech Conference was a great opportunity to hear some of my favourites sharing their passion.  I have been a fan of Andrew Churches for some time, often referring folks to the Revised Digital Taxonomy, so it was a pleasure to hear him speak in person about the 21st Century Fluency Project which builds upon that.  A definite theme to the conference was Creativity.  Let's encourage the asking of questions and let's allow our learners be curious! More to come....