CALMET Online 2012
Topic outline
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General
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Facilitator: Patrick Parrish (WMO)
Date: 12 November - early DecemberThis session will try to make sense of the many learning theories one finds, and to put them into pragmatic perspective. We will look at brief explanations of some of the more common theories you might have heard about (or not), and then try to identify examples of their use or potential use in meteorological education and training.
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Forum
This forum will be used for discussions related to A Hitchhiker's Guide to Learning Theory. However, we hope you will use the Voicethread slide-by-slide conversations, and that we can keep much of the conversation located there.
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This paper looks at the apparent conflict between Acquisition and Participation metaphors for learning, and attemps to show how they can be compatible. It makes a very good reading to introduce the themes of the session, if you have time.
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This paper looks at five key principles of cogntivie load theory as applied to multimedia design (but applicable to classroom or online learning as well). It is a concise work, offering respected advice to keep in mind, but it is a little tedious nonetheless. One concern some people have is that his research results are based on experiments with simplified content in laboratory conditions, not well designed content created by talented designers.
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A paper on cognitive load theory, but one that looks beyond sensory processing for how we might best learn complex tasks (like weather forecasting).
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This paper outlines the tenants of constructivist learning, with a particular focus on Problem-based Learning, which is a prime example of an instructional model based on constuctivism.
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This paper refutes the benefits of constructivist approaches, citing a lack of research evidence.
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This paper refutes Kirshner's refutation, showing how he conflates minimal guidance with other more accepted constructivist approaches.
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A paper about a Constructionist, or Connectivist, view of learning. Written in 2000, when the promise of the Internet was just beginning to be realized. It is a bit prophetic.
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A seminal article about connectivism. It may overstate its arguments in places, but is good to read if you want to understand the theory from one of its founders.
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An interesting article that questions connectivism's status as a separate theory, but explains the theory and related theories nicely in the process.
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This paper argues for the value of Web 2.0 tools for developing personal responsibility, reflection in learning, and creating shared learning environments.
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This paper demonstrates how activity theory can be used in analyzing needs, tasks, and outcomes for designing learning environments.
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"Exploring new forms of teaching, learning and assessment, to guide educators and policy makers" A nice overview of some current applications of educational technology and learning theories. I want to particularly suggest reading the final chapters on Personal inquiry learning, and Rhyzomatic learning. But it is all good.
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