I am really impressed that the "online world" has only been around for about a decade. As I was reading, I kept thinking that I would have loved to take online classes when I was in undergrad in the early 90's. To me lecture style of teaching is boring anyway (no disrespect to anyone, I just like hands on better).
As society continues to become more engaged in the computer age, as well as continuing to stay extremely busy, the life of the online class becomes more appealing. It can be taken anywhere.
The Keller Plan/PSI seems to be a better plan than conventional lecture style of teaching. It allows the student to move at his/her own pace with smaller chunks of material. Once they take a test and master the current information, then they can move on to the next piece of information. It is great that students get to have more of hands on experience versus the lecture style of teaching. It allows them to feel more in control of what they learn and how they learn it, which will allow them to actually learn more. The positive reinforcement that is used is an added plus for the student to want to learn more.
Since we now have access to about anything via the web, it makes it easier for plans, such as Keller’s, to be used in the online environment.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Learning Object
First I will start off by saying, YEAH-Last Post!!!! Can you tell that I am not much of a blogger? However, I have loved the learning experience-I know how to do something my 12 yr old does not know how to do yet (dealing with computers).
Moving on to Learning Object.
I have read and reread some of the material as well as listened to the week's lecture concerning LO. At first I understood but didnt, because I really didnt grasp the affect that LO has on learning, especially in the online environment. From what I gather, It is using and reusing material, mostly online, that can be used in different learning areas. I think that this is a great process, because there are times that you may teach something that could be taught in a different subject, case in point, History and English. You may learn about the History of Rome and also study about different literature in English that falls under the same information. Some of the information from the two classes that cross over can be set up within a learning object so they can be shared. This would save time and energy for both subjects/teachers.
I noticed in the lecture that SCORM was discussed, which I was glad because that is all that I have heard about at work for about the past year. Now, everything that we do has to be SCORM compliant. We are also looking into a new LMS system. I have found that LMS is a very important tool where I work because it stores all of our training information. We had a contract with another LMS but ended up terminating because it did not fit our needs. Right now we use a Lotus Notes database (stone ages) which will not do what we need for our online training.
Also, I have learned that the training environment that I work in would fall under the proprietary economy type. We develop our own training for internal purposes. Our company has recently started moving more toward online training. Within the past year, we have developed learning objects that we can now use in several different trainings, which has really saved in time, with showing the E-Learning piece vs teaching in class, and money. Another case in point: We recently did an online module for systems training for existing users. It saved the company money because we were able to have our staff who lived several hours away, take the training online, vs having to pay gas mileage for them to attend a live session.
Needless to say, I did learn alot from this week's lesson, although I feel that I still have alot to learn.
It has been great working with each of you. Have a happy summer!
Moving on to Learning Object.
I have read and reread some of the material as well as listened to the week's lecture concerning LO. At first I understood but didnt, because I really didnt grasp the affect that LO has on learning, especially in the online environment. From what I gather, It is using and reusing material, mostly online, that can be used in different learning areas. I think that this is a great process, because there are times that you may teach something that could be taught in a different subject, case in point, History and English. You may learn about the History of Rome and also study about different literature in English that falls under the same information. Some of the information from the two classes that cross over can be set up within a learning object so they can be shared. This would save time and energy for both subjects/teachers.
I noticed in the lecture that SCORM was discussed, which I was glad because that is all that I have heard about at work for about the past year. Now, everything that we do has to be SCORM compliant. We are also looking into a new LMS system. I have found that LMS is a very important tool where I work because it stores all of our training information. We had a contract with another LMS but ended up terminating because it did not fit our needs. Right now we use a Lotus Notes database (stone ages) which will not do what we need for our online training.
Also, I have learned that the training environment that I work in would fall under the proprietary economy type. We develop our own training for internal purposes. Our company has recently started moving more toward online training. Within the past year, we have developed learning objects that we can now use in several different trainings, which has really saved in time, with showing the E-Learning piece vs teaching in class, and money. Another case in point: We recently did an online module for systems training for existing users. It saved the company money because we were able to have our staff who lived several hours away, take the training online, vs having to pay gas mileage for them to attend a live session.
Needless to say, I did learn alot from this week's lesson, although I feel that I still have alot to learn.
It has been great working with each of you. Have a happy summer!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Cognitive Flexibility Theory
Wow, what a week. I am still trying to totally grasp Cognitive Flexibility Theory. It seems to me that it is a combination of web resources mixed with different cases to read. From there the student uses prior knowledge as well as newly acquired knowledge to come up with problem solving skills.
Actually being in the students roll and working on the Cognitive Flexibility Theory really put in into perspective for me. Again, like other theories that we have discussed over the semester, this one allows the student to build upon existing knowledge to learn more about the subject, instead of being "spoon fed" by the teacher. It allows them to research in order to acquire the knowledge instead of memorization.
My minor was in History, which made this activity even more interesting to me. I had studied about the treatment of slaves in early civilization, but using that knowledge and comparing it to today's events in Haiti, Africa, and the US during Hurricane Katrina brought a new meaning for me. It actually made me reevaluate beliefs that I had about both subjects. Before this activity I would have never pieced the two events together.
I liked the use of the multimedia in the Cognitive Flexibility Theory. It allows the students to access numberous amounts of data without having to visit different place to acquire the knowledge.
I know that I still have a lot to learn about Cognitive Flexibility Theory, but from what I understand so far, I think that it would be one that I will use years to come.
Actually being in the students roll and working on the Cognitive Flexibility Theory really put in into perspective for me. Again, like other theories that we have discussed over the semester, this one allows the student to build upon existing knowledge to learn more about the subject, instead of being "spoon fed" by the teacher. It allows them to research in order to acquire the knowledge instead of memorization.
My minor was in History, which made this activity even more interesting to me. I had studied about the treatment of slaves in early civilization, but using that knowledge and comparing it to today's events in Haiti, Africa, and the US during Hurricane Katrina brought a new meaning for me. It actually made me reevaluate beliefs that I had about both subjects. Before this activity I would have never pieced the two events together.
I liked the use of the multimedia in the Cognitive Flexibility Theory. It allows the students to access numberous amounts of data without having to visit different place to acquire the knowledge.
I know that I still have a lot to learn about Cognitive Flexibility Theory, but from what I understand so far, I think that it would be one that I will use years to come.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Case Based Learning (Reasoning)
As I was studying and reading about CBR this week, I could really see it's use in some of the classes that I teach/train for new employees. One class that I teach is dealing with Serving Patients with Disabilities in which we use old cases of where patients with disabilities had problems in accessing the facilities. What students are supposed to do it to figure out ways that the problems can be corrected so that patients do not have to deal with these problems in the future. We also have the students to add their own personal experiences or stories that enhance what we have already discussed. I really can see where cased based learning would probably enhance this class and add more structure to what we are already teaching.
I can also see where CBR can be used in the Medical field where Interns and Residence Doctors can learn from past cases and apply them to new case situations. During the camtasia presentation on CBR adaptation was discussed. I was thinking that during adaptation, a doctor could also use old cases to help rule out what might not help the patient or rule out other diagnoses.
I like the fact that this module deals with realistic situations. I can see where this module would be used for more adult learning versus K-12 in the fact that in adult training, the adult learner can benefit more from real world situations since they can use them to apply to not only their work but other areas of their life as well.
I believe that using CBR to help students to discuss the cases/issues and also to debate different ideas will help not only their problem solving skills but their social skills as well. It will help people to be able to listen to others ideas without becoming defensive.
I can see myself incorporating this module into my current style of teaching.
I can also see where CBR can be used in the Medical field where Interns and Residence Doctors can learn from past cases and apply them to new case situations. During the camtasia presentation on CBR adaptation was discussed. I was thinking that during adaptation, a doctor could also use old cases to help rule out what might not help the patient or rule out other diagnoses.
I like the fact that this module deals with realistic situations. I can see where this module would be used for more adult learning versus K-12 in the fact that in adult training, the adult learner can benefit more from real world situations since they can use them to apply to not only their work but other areas of their life as well.
I believe that using CBR to help students to discuss the cases/issues and also to debate different ideas will help not only their problem solving skills but their social skills as well. It will help people to be able to listen to others ideas without becoming defensive.
I can see myself incorporating this module into my current style of teaching.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
MOST
It seems that most of the arguments that you hear against using computers or tvs for students to learn is that it takes them away from literacy, ie reading.
The first thing I think about when I am reading this weeks info is the advertisements you will see for Babies can Read. This is where a parent shows their baby a video with the word being shown on the screen along with a picture of the word. They also have flash cards. If it is an action word then the action is done along with saying the word. It incorporates a mixture of tools in order for a baby to read at a young age.
To me the MOST environment reminds me of the Babies can Read. By combining media with reading, it helps to reinforce what is being learned. Critics sometime say that children watch too much tv as it is or they are on the computer way too much, however, if the child is watching the right type of tv or studying the right type of information on the computer, then it can only enhance what they are learning. I see the MOST environment as being an enhanced way of learning.
The reading described how the MOST environment can help with at risk students. I think anytime you can find a program that will help at risk students and give them confidence, then that is a definite plus. Students these days are more into using computers, so why not incorporate them into helping them learn.
The one negative I can see is that in poor rural schools or districts, they may not have the funds available to use the MOST environment as well as more financially well to do school systems because they may not have the technology available. I use to teach in a school system that we were very lucky to have one computer in each class. However, one computer is a start.
The first thing I think about when I am reading this weeks info is the advertisements you will see for Babies can Read. This is where a parent shows their baby a video with the word being shown on the screen along with a picture of the word. They also have flash cards. If it is an action word then the action is done along with saying the word. It incorporates a mixture of tools in order for a baby to read at a young age.
To me the MOST environment reminds me of the Babies can Read. By combining media with reading, it helps to reinforce what is being learned. Critics sometime say that children watch too much tv as it is or they are on the computer way too much, however, if the child is watching the right type of tv or studying the right type of information on the computer, then it can only enhance what they are learning. I see the MOST environment as being an enhanced way of learning.
The reading described how the MOST environment can help with at risk students. I think anytime you can find a program that will help at risk students and give them confidence, then that is a definite plus. Students these days are more into using computers, so why not incorporate them into helping them learn.
The one negative I can see is that in poor rural schools or districts, they may not have the funds available to use the MOST environment as well as more financially well to do school systems because they may not have the technology available. I use to teach in a school system that we were very lucky to have one computer in each class. However, one computer is a start.
Friday, March 26, 2010
STAR Legacy
I liked reading about the STAR legacy and seeing how it works with a lesson. It really helped me to see how they used the lesson about Chris' problems with bringing a plant into the US and trying to figure out why it was confiscated by finding out what type of plant it could be.
I have always tried to develop my training around the basics and building upon them. This is what I like about the STAR Legacy. It stated in the reading that it was like climbing a mountain. Start at the bottom and work your way up. The other thing I like was that students assess what they know so far and they build upon it. This way they are not being bombarded by information they already know, which can turn a student off of learning more about the topic.
I also like the fact that you are being a problem solver. I have always liked to figure out problems so I think that is why I like the problem based modules. To me it raises the curiosity of the student and helps them to want to learn versus someone telling them to learn it. It is a buy in by the student(s).
This module also helps to teach the student to self assess their own knowledge by finding out what works, what doesn't, and what they can improve upon.
Not only is the student viewing their own information but others as well. This helps students to figure out distinctions and patterns in what everyone already knows and where they need to go from there. It also helps individual students to notice things/ideas from other students that they normally wouldn't think about. It builds upon knowledge.
Also, testing is not so much for a grade versus understanding what the student understands and knowing where they need to improve. It gives feedback to the student on areas they need to keep working on. Instead of a teacher telling them what they need to improve upon it motivates the student by letting them figure out what they need to do.
The Going Public portion is also used to help a student reflect and reinforce upon the knowledge they learned.
Since I am a very visual learned, I was able to better comprehend the STAR Legacy by viewing some of the resources that Kevin provided in our lesson. It helped to see the different media that was used to reinforce this particular module.
Well what else can I say...I liked this module!
I have always tried to develop my training around the basics and building upon them. This is what I like about the STAR Legacy. It stated in the reading that it was like climbing a mountain. Start at the bottom and work your way up. The other thing I like was that students assess what they know so far and they build upon it. This way they are not being bombarded by information they already know, which can turn a student off of learning more about the topic.
I also like the fact that you are being a problem solver. I have always liked to figure out problems so I think that is why I like the problem based modules. To me it raises the curiosity of the student and helps them to want to learn versus someone telling them to learn it. It is a buy in by the student(s).
This module also helps to teach the student to self assess their own knowledge by finding out what works, what doesn't, and what they can improve upon.
Not only is the student viewing their own information but others as well. This helps students to figure out distinctions and patterns in what everyone already knows and where they need to go from there. It also helps individual students to notice things/ideas from other students that they normally wouldn't think about. It builds upon knowledge.
Also, testing is not so much for a grade versus understanding what the student understands and knowing where they need to improve. It gives feedback to the student on areas they need to keep working on. Instead of a teacher telling them what they need to improve upon it motivates the student by letting them figure out what they need to do.
The Going Public portion is also used to help a student reflect and reinforce upon the knowledge they learned.
Since I am a very visual learned, I was able to better comprehend the STAR Legacy by viewing some of the resources that Kevin provided in our lesson. It helped to see the different media that was used to reinforce this particular module.
Well what else can I say...I liked this module!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Anchored learning
Revision made to Anchored Learning on April 29, 2010.
Anchored Learning is a cross between Goal Based and Problem Based Learning except it is more of a case study story where students use videos, internet tools, etc. to help solve the problem. The type of media that you can use depends on what type of problem the student needs to solve.
From different things that I have read about AI, students have the opportunity to role play while they investigate the problem. All the data that is needed to solve the story will be within the storyline.
I like the fact that real situational stories are being used. This helps a student to use past knowledge and apply it to a new and different situation. Realistic stories will help students later in life to be able to actually use the information they acquire from an activity like this.
Another thing that I like about this format is that students become interested in the topic at hand; therefore they are more apt to want to learn. Even when I was working with one example that was provided, I found that it was easy to do because the storyline made sense to me. I could picture myself in John’s situation, like I was the one who needed to save the money. It actually made me curious as to how much money he actually saved.
Anchored Learning is a cross between Goal Based and Problem Based Learning except it is more of a case study story where students use videos, internet tools, etc. to help solve the problem. The type of media that you can use depends on what type of problem the student needs to solve.
From different things that I have read about AI, students have the opportunity to role play while they investigate the problem. All the data that is needed to solve the story will be within the storyline.
I like the fact that real situational stories are being used. This helps a student to use past knowledge and apply it to a new and different situation. Realistic stories will help students later in life to be able to actually use the information they acquire from an activity like this.
Another thing that I like about this format is that students become interested in the topic at hand; therefore they are more apt to want to learn. Even when I was working with one example that was provided, I found that it was easy to do because the storyline made sense to me. I could picture myself in John’s situation, like I was the one who needed to save the money. It actually made me curious as to how much money he actually saved.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Goal Based Scenarios
From what I can understand so far concerning this model, I like it. I would have to say that I am not one for the traditional way of education where teachers have to feed a bunch of information to students so that they can memorize it long enough to transfer it to a yearly test so that people think they learned something. I wonder how much information they really acquire doing this.
The goal based scenarios seem to move towards having the students to learn how to instead of knowing. Knowing about different information is great, however, if you do not know how to apply that knowledge then what good does it do?
I also like the fact that you can take the information that you learned from one event and apply it to another one. This is what real life is about, and when you can teach this to children at an early age then that can only benefit them.
The goal based scenarios seem to move towards having the students to learn how to instead of knowing. Knowing about different information is great, however, if you do not know how to apply that knowledge then what good does it do?
I also like the fact that you can take the information that you learned from one event and apply it to another one. This is what real life is about, and when you can teach this to children at an early age then that can only benefit them.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Situated Learning
I totally have to agree with Matthew in the aspect that I love Situated Learning. I see it as a win/win situation for everyone involved because the student learns during apprenticeship, the real world scenario. In the article by Herrington and Oliver, it mentions that a critical characteristic (for ID) is to "provide authentic context that reflect the way the knowledge will be used in real-life", as well as, "provide authentic activities" that will help the student see the whole picture, not just what a professor told you would happen in a lecture during an in class session.
During my undergrad days, many years ago, I felt that I learned more from my student teaching experience vs material that I had studied in class, because it was what I would actually encounter on a daily basis, as I ventured out to become a "real teacher."
At the beginning of this week, I wondered how situated learning could be transferred into an online experience. But as I am finding out from being an online student, there are a vast number of resources available to me, whether they are purchased and used by the school or free online tools that I learned about at work or from fellow classmates. Not only that, I think that a tool such as Skype would really help in the situated learning module so that you could actually see the person at work, whatever the work may be. Now they have it where you can have a virtual classroom anywhere, why not do the same with situated learning?
The key I think to doing this online would be that making sure the technology is available to everyone, without a huge amount of money being spent to do it. Another key would be communication between the learner and their mentor.
I would love to see differnet online examples of situated learning, to see how the facilitator went about setting it up and see what type of tools they used.
During my undergrad days, many years ago, I felt that I learned more from my student teaching experience vs material that I had studied in class, because it was what I would actually encounter on a daily basis, as I ventured out to become a "real teacher."
At the beginning of this week, I wondered how situated learning could be transferred into an online experience. But as I am finding out from being an online student, there are a vast number of resources available to me, whether they are purchased and used by the school or free online tools that I learned about at work or from fellow classmates. Not only that, I think that a tool such as Skype would really help in the situated learning module so that you could actually see the person at work, whatever the work may be. Now they have it where you can have a virtual classroom anywhere, why not do the same with situated learning?
The key I think to doing this online would be that making sure the technology is available to everyone, without a huge amount of money being spent to do it. Another key would be communication between the learner and their mentor.
I would love to see differnet online examples of situated learning, to see how the facilitator went about setting it up and see what type of tools they used.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Problem Based Learning
To me, it seemed at first that Problem Based Learning would be extremely hard to do as an online process. I had to really dig into the resources that Kevin provided to start to understand how it might actually work online.
Once I was able to comprehend the process, I started to see how it could work online, making sure that you give precise directions to the groups to make sure they understand what is being asked of them. Also I think another thing would be to make sure there are easy ways for the group to communicate online, whether it would be through programs such as Elluminate, Second Life, Groove, Google Docs, etc... When we discussed this in my group it became apparent to me that it would be easy because of the vast amounts of online tools that people now have available to them.
When I thought of online tools to use for PBL, I thought it would be tough for schools or students that might not be able to afford programs such as Elluminate. Even now, that is no longer a barrier due to the fact that there are wonderful, free, online tools.
I also agree with one of my classmates in that communication is a key with PBL, to make sure that students are clear on what is being asked of them to do, since they will have to work together as a group, research the problem at hand and come up with solutions.
I believe that this is an excellent way for students to work on critical thinking skills as well as learn how problem solving is achieved in the "real world" versus someone telling them how to do it.
Once I was able to comprehend the process, I started to see how it could work online, making sure that you give precise directions to the groups to make sure they understand what is being asked of them. Also I think another thing would be to make sure there are easy ways for the group to communicate online, whether it would be through programs such as Elluminate, Second Life, Groove, Google Docs, etc... When we discussed this in my group it became apparent to me that it would be easy because of the vast amounts of online tools that people now have available to them.
When I thought of online tools to use for PBL, I thought it would be tough for schools or students that might not be able to afford programs such as Elluminate. Even now, that is no longer a barrier due to the fact that there are wonderful, free, online tools.
I also agree with one of my classmates in that communication is a key with PBL, to make sure that students are clear on what is being asked of them to do, since they will have to work together as a group, research the problem at hand and come up with solutions.
I believe that this is an excellent way for students to work on critical thinking skills as well as learn how problem solving is achieved in the "real world" versus someone telling them how to do it.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Cooperative Learning
I really love cooperative learning. I dont know what it is exactly about it that I love so much. It could be the fact that everyone has to pull together so that everyone gets a good grade. It could be that different backgrounds come together instead of being in their own little groups. It could be that it teaches social skills that are extremely handy to use as an adult. Maybe it's all of these and more.
As I was reading I could think of different things to do in the Health environment that would be great projects for face to face Cooperative Learning. However, I have had a hard time trying to visualize ways to do Cooperative Learning online. As I read, it occurred to me that most of what we do in our class this semester is based on Cooperative Learning. I have found that it is harder to facilitate Cooperative Learning from the online student perspective, but it can be done if everyone puts forth an effort and works together, just like Cooperative Learning was intended to do.
The good thing about Cooperative Learning online is that it makes the facilitator as well as the student think "outside the box." I believe that a facilitator would have to be creative in order to find ways to master the objectives that can be obtained like face to face Cooperative Learning does. But isn't that one of the fun things about that? We get to use our creativity.
As I was reading I could think of different things to do in the Health environment that would be great projects for face to face Cooperative Learning. However, I have had a hard time trying to visualize ways to do Cooperative Learning online. As I read, it occurred to me that most of what we do in our class this semester is based on Cooperative Learning. I have found that it is harder to facilitate Cooperative Learning from the online student perspective, but it can be done if everyone puts forth an effort and works together, just like Cooperative Learning was intended to do.
The good thing about Cooperative Learning online is that it makes the facilitator as well as the student think "outside the box." I believe that a facilitator would have to be creative in order to find ways to master the objectives that can be obtained like face to face Cooperative Learning does. But isn't that one of the fun things about that? We get to use our creativity.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Guided Design
I don't know about anyone else, but I found it fascinating that the article, "Teaching Professionalism, Design, & Communications to Engineering Freshman" by Casada & DeShazer mentioned the use of Steven Covey's "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" because a lot of companies that I have worked for in the past have used this as required reading for their employees. I think that it is impressive that you have students read it before going into the workforce or in this case, use it to guide the student's thought processes.
On thing that was mentioned that really stood out for me was that "...you have to be trusted to be part of a design team. You have to be honest with yourself and voice your thoughts to be a significant part of the group." I truly believe that this needs to be used with every subject, class, etc... When working in groups not only do you need to trust the person(s) within your group, but you also need to be aware that you are a integral part of the team as well. If you do not voice your opinion, how will anyone know what you are feeling or what type of ideas you have that could actually be great.
I know that when I was in grammar school I did not do very well in this area because I was scared that everyone would laugh at my ideas. I have also taught middle school and can see where this concept might not go over as well as high school or college classes. I currently try to use some form of guided practices in my training classes and can see how they are great to help new employees to learn new skills.
This is just a thought but...From what I have read so far, Guided Practice sounds like it is a wonderful tool to help students to adjust to life outside of the studies realm, i.e. "The Real World."
On thing that was mentioned that really stood out for me was that "...you have to be trusted to be part of a design team. You have to be honest with yourself and voice your thoughts to be a significant part of the group." I truly believe that this needs to be used with every subject, class, etc... When working in groups not only do you need to trust the person(s) within your group, but you also need to be aware that you are a integral part of the team as well. If you do not voice your opinion, how will anyone know what you are feeling or what type of ideas you have that could actually be great.
I know that when I was in grammar school I did not do very well in this area because I was scared that everyone would laugh at my ideas. I have also taught middle school and can see where this concept might not go over as well as high school or college classes. I currently try to use some form of guided practices in my training classes and can see how they are great to help new employees to learn new skills.
This is just a thought but...From what I have read so far, Guided Practice sounds like it is a wonderful tool to help students to adjust to life outside of the studies realm, i.e. "The Real World."
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Help!!!
Ok....I know how to post to my own blog but how do I post a comment to someone else's blog? I am totally new to the blogging world so I would appreciate it if someone could help me.
Thanks!
Carma
2-1-10...I got it fixed so I should be able to post to other's blogs now.
Thanks!
Carma
2-1-10...I got it fixed so I should be able to post to other's blogs now.
Audio Tutorial
Audio Tutorial, to me, is a great approach to a different style of teaching, versus lecture. It seemed to me that the data suggest that the "conventional" way of teaching is not supperior or inferior to the audio-tutorial approach. It is just a different way of communicating information to the masses.
It seems like it depends on the preferred way of learning for the student. In some studies it showed that the drop out rate for AT versus conventional was about the same. I wonder if the people that dropped out of the AT format would have done better in the conventional and visa-versa because that would have been a better way for them to learn. I can only think of myself in this aspect, because I feel that if this approach would have been available for me when I was in grammer school, that I would have learned the material better, rather than listening to the teacher constantly.
I, for one, believe that the audio tutorial approach is necessary in my field because we have to produce training that can get to the masses in a relatively short amout of time as well as delivery. Audio Tutorial gives the flexibility of delivering the training without having to figure out how to deliver.
In today's society, AT is easier to deliver because we can now use the internet to develop and deliver this type of training/teaching.
It seems like it depends on the preferred way of learning for the student. In some studies it showed that the drop out rate for AT versus conventional was about the same. I wonder if the people that dropped out of the AT format would have done better in the conventional and visa-versa because that would have been a better way for them to learn. I can only think of myself in this aspect, because I feel that if this approach would have been available for me when I was in grammer school, that I would have learned the material better, rather than listening to the teacher constantly.
I, for one, believe that the audio tutorial approach is necessary in my field because we have to produce training that can get to the masses in a relatively short amout of time as well as delivery. Audio Tutorial gives the flexibility of delivering the training without having to figure out how to deliver.
In today's society, AT is easier to deliver because we can now use the internet to develop and deliver this type of training/teaching.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Keller Plan
Hey everyone! Sorry it has taken me so long to respond in my blog. I am totally new to blogging so it will take so getting use to!
I am playing catch up and just finished the Keller Plan article last night. I am really impressed that the "online world" has only been around for about a decade. As I was reading last night, I kept thinking that I would have loved to take online classes when I was in undergrad in the early 90's. To me lecture style of teaching is boring anyway (no disrespect to anyone, I just like hands on better).
As society continues to become more engaged in the computer age, as well as continuing to stay extremely busy, the life of the online class becomes more appealing. Especially when you can take a class from home, or like me at work.
Will blog more later.
I am playing catch up and just finished the Keller Plan article last night. I am really impressed that the "online world" has only been around for about a decade. As I was reading last night, I kept thinking that I would have loved to take online classes when I was in undergrad in the early 90's. To me lecture style of teaching is boring anyway (no disrespect to anyone, I just like hands on better).
As society continues to become more engaged in the computer age, as well as continuing to stay extremely busy, the life of the online class becomes more appealing. Especially when you can take a class from home, or like me at work.
Will blog more later.
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