Comments for Active Learning in the Library

Comment on Blogs, Connectivism, Self-Directed Learning by Laurie McGowan

Laurie McGowan — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:30:53 +0000

Let us know how it works out. If it is a good experience, maybe you could share it in a Kaneb program.

Comment on Blogs, Connectivism, Self-Directed Learning by Ronald Coppersmith

Ronald Coppersmith — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:04:51 +0000

[quote]“Students are engaged in design projects and are recording their design progress and struggles, among other things, in the blogs.”[/quote]

Great idea! I think I’ll do the same.

Comment on About Us by G Christopher Clark

G Christopher Clark — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:44:25 +0000

I love the photo

Comment on Connectivism by Laurie McGowan

Laurie McGowan — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:12:43 +0000

Joel, thanks so much for your comment. Your article offers great practical advice and organizes the First Principles in a way that makes them easier to understand and apply. The lesson plan template is especially helpful. I recently gave a workshop for librarians about The First Principles and could have used that template for a handout. I hope to be offering more sessions on these concepts so I will surely be using it in the future.

I agree that a clear focus on authentic learning may be the link between FPI and Connectivism. It occurs to me that the element of self-directed learning is also universally important.

Comment on Connectivism by Joel Gardner

Joel Gardner — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:06:21 +0000

Hi, Laurie. This is an interesting thought – I believe that when we create instruction that is centered on the real-world (like Merrill prescribes) we promote the interconnectedness that connectivism alludes to.

I have personally done a fair amount of research and writing on these First Principles of Instruction and get a lot of satisfaction and success using them in my teaching and instructional design work. For example, here is a link to one of my articles I published which describes some practical ways to use these principles: http://joelleegardner.blogspot.com/2011/10/article-applying-merrills-first.html .

I look forward to seeing other comments!

Comment on Learning Analytics by Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:17:48 +0000

Thanks for the comment. Interesting coverage of the panel discussion. It looks like “data” is the buzzword for what’s coming, not just demographic info but interesting stuff in the Humanities as OCR gets more precise. Look for more focus on this from libraries and institutions – http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/22121.html

Comment on Learning Analytics by G Christopher Clark

G Christopher Clark — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:07:35 +0000

Check this out – http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/me-edu-debating-the-coming-personalization-of-higher-ed/36057

Comment on Some Active Learning Videos by Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:39:58 +0000

Since nobody else commented, I will give it a shot myself.

1. Learning is promoted when learners are engaged in solving real-world problems.
I think Moe actually wants to avoid any real-world problems.

2. Learning is promoted when existing knowledge is activated as a foundation for new knowledge.
Pretty sure the students already knew the alphabet. The song seems like a basic intro to Phonics.

3. Learning is promoted when new knowledge is demonstrated to the learner.
They definitely got this part right. Moe uses the pointer and the board to demonstrate, then adds the song – great use of mnemonic.

4. Learning is promoted when new knowledge is applied by the learner.
After their demo, the Stooges ask the students to demonstrate.

5. Learning is promoted when new knowledge is integrated into the learner’s world.
The students take off and improvise new twists to the song.

Not very authentic learning but certainly engaging!