Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001EMOL EMO L Effective Mathematics Online Learning
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Overview Introduction – Scenario of Use Inquiry – What is Effective Math Online learning? Design of EMOL – Learning, Design, and Technology Evaluation of EMOL Reflections and next steps
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Critical Need Colleges and Universities need to optimize resources Faculty need new skills to develop online courses Our colleagues at Singapore Polytechnic need to meet this challenge
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Mrs. Lee – a successful teacher Challenge –Challenge – Design effective online lessons for her course Solution –Solution – Guided, contextualized, effective training
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Objectives Assist Target Users: Math lecturers at Singapore Polytechnic Address Learning Problem: How to design an effective math online lesson?
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Context of Use Institution structure Hierarchical Lecturers value good teaching Technical Infrastructure Blackboard platform Fast Ethernet connection Relatively good tech support
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Scenario of Use – How does Mrs Lee Learn? Stage 1 Understanding & Planning Stage 1 Understanding & Planning Stage 2 Visualizing & Predicting Stage 2 Visualizing & Predicting Stage 3 Evaluating & Refining Stage 3 Evaluating & Refining Stage 1 Build learners’ profiles Identify needs Learn design approach Identify milestones Stage 2 Design lessons Write storyboard Build prototype Stage 3 Conduct users’ study. Evaluate & refine
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Scenario of Use – How does Mrs Lee Learn? Stage 1 Understanding & Planning Stage 1 Understanding & Planning Stage 2 Visualizing & Predicting Stage 2 Visualizing & Predicting Stage 3 Evaluating & Refining Stage 3 Evaluating & Refining
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Cognitive Apprenticeship Modeling, coaching, scaffolding, exploration. Situated learning, cooperation community of practice Technology Web-based Blackboard platformWeb-based Blackboard platform Collaborative toolsCollaborative tools Conceptual Framework
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 R&D, Approach and Methodology Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 R&D, Approach and Methodology
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 R&D, Approach and Methodology
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 R&D, Approach and Methodology Research and survey Designing and evaluating learning activities Discussion and gather feedback
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 R&D, Approach and Methodology Design the content of EMOL Write Storyboard Build Prototype
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 R&D, Approach and Methodology
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Demonstration Key Features: Easy to use guided inquiry 3-stage model, sample lessons, learning activities Contextualized content Design and build own project Cooperation, Community of practice
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Evaluation of EMOL Addresses the learning needs Effectiveness of EMOL Use of Technologies – keep it simple Blackboard platform, templates, java applets Collaboration tools (Discussion Board, chat, etc)
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Reflections From Singapore Team: Engaging Peer-to-peer cooperation generates ideas The 3-Stage process is natural Stage 2 is least familiar and technically challenging Time consuming
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Reflections From Stanford Team: Inquiry-based process is central 3-Stage design model creates an excellent learning dynamic Learning transformed into “teaching” Overly ambitious project goals Insufficient time to iterate design
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Iteration – Next Steps Extend timeframe Revise our design process Incorporate feedback into design Conduct learning assessments
Effective Math Online LearningLDT 2001 Acknowledgements Thanks: Singapore Team Singapore Technical Support Colleagues at Stanford Our Professors