Assessing Experiential Learning Outcomes with Technology They Did It! What Did They Learn? Julie Mueller, Associate Professor Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario Educating for the Future: Learning Outcomes and Experiential Learning Symposium, Toronto, October 11 & 12, 2018

Experiential Learning vs Active Learning “Here, experiential learning means a process of human cognition.” (Fenwick, 2000, p. 244) Active learning means the learner is “actively” involved in construction of meaning.

Teaching and Learning Context Example of Program Learning Outcomes: Learning Environment: Use effective strategies to develop positive relationships and create an inclusive learning environment that respects diverse learner identities, and supports the development of self-regulated, adaptive and social justice-oriented learners. Knowledge of Education: Construct and apply subject-specific knowledge and understanding of students, Ontario curriculum, legislation, teaching practices, technology integration, and class management strategies, to promote the learning achievement of all students.

Innovative Pedagogy Meets Authentic Assessment 21st century teaching strategies High impact practices Digitally enhanced Collaborative approaches Video formats Collaborative documents Formative assessment Portfolios Blogs/journals Social media posts Peer/Audience/Self assessments

Three Contexts Face to Face Hybrid Fully OnLine 5 Week condensed teaching methods course in HPE Video Assessment/EPortfolio Learning & Development course 2 days in elementary schools Guided observations and Google Documents Learning in 280 Characters or Less Required course in Education Minor Continuous formative feedback

Teaching Methods in Health and Physical Education Video Capture and E-Portfolio Learning Outcome: TECs will demonstrate effective planning, instruction and assessment of health and physical education curriculum through group presentation and feedback

Problem Solution Hybrid Applications of Learning and Development Technology Enhanced Learning Solutions Problem Solution Theoretical Connection Learning Outcome: Identify and define a specific learning or instructional problem and create, implement and evaluate a technology enhanced solution

Learning in 280 Characters or Less Continuous Feedback Using Twitter

WORKSHOP 30 MINUTES Design assessment strategies Write LOs Brainstorm current or proposed experiential learning activities Design assessment strategies Write LOs Create collaborative document of Learning Outcomes/Strategies/Resources