Mathematics Virtually Multiple Delivery Models for Learning and Teaching Distance Learning Model Copy of presentation at pindling.org/AVLN P14
Agenda n The New Paradigm n Factors Driving Change n A Distance Learning Model n Course Management Solutions n Instructional Solutions n Assessment Solutions
Information Process The New Paradigm Process Teaching Product Research Learner Old Paradigm: Lecture / Note taking / Recitation
Classroom of the Future (Factors Driving Change) Education Classroom Technology Culture Not replacement of teachers but enhancement of
Education (Factors Driving Change) Not replacement of teachers but enhancement of Old ParadigmNew Paradigm Literacy Visual Literacy Industrial Education Individual Enterprise Teacher-based Learner-Centered Teacher as Source of Information Information Rich Environment Multiple Choose Test Projects Lowest Common Denominator Customized Information Product Information Process DL
Technology (Factors Driving Change) Not replacement of teachers but enhancement of Old ParadigmNew Paradigm AnalogyDigital One-wayInteractive Mass CommunicationIndividualized Studio Produced (Created by Specialists) Desktop Media BroadcastVideo on Demand LinearRandom Access Separate InitiativesConverging Initiatives DL
Culture (Factors Driving Change) Not replacement of teachers but enhancement of Old ParadigmNew Paradigm Long RangerTeam Player Diminutive CultureMulticultural Melting PotDiversity DL
Classroom (Factors Driving Change) Not replacement of teachers but enhancement of Old ParadigmNew Paradigm LectureMultiple Access Teacher Focus Many Focal Point Teacher in FrontTeacher Behind Student IndustrializedCollaborative Environment DL
Common Features (For any Teaching and Learning Environment) Interactive Teaching Environment Control System Response System Networking Multiple Media Microprocessor Universal Display
Distance Learning n Interactive - Learning n Collaboration – Group Learning n Assessment - Feedback n Learning Resources è Online Textbook è Online Lectures è Study Forum n Issues è Identity è Time Constraints è Technology Accessibility è Crimes è Internet Security Instruction Accessed Through Interaction without Instructor’s Presence Hello, everyone!
New Model (Technology: Facilitating Instruction / Interactive Learning) Interaction n Multiple Interactive Instructional Resources n Learner Specific Instruction n Self-Assessment / Self Improvement n Social Learning Opportunities n Smart and Multiple Assessment Strategies n Accountability
My Math Educational Technologies Educational Technologies
Course Management n Individual Course Designer – Educational Technology Expert n Build and Manage Own Course n Pindling.org College MathematicsCollege Mathematics n Course Management Facilitator – Content Expert n Facilitate Content, Control, Assessment and Communications n Blackboard: Basic MathematicsBasic Mathematics n Comprehensive Course Management - Monitor n Full Instructional Content, Control, Assessment and Communications n Wiley: Mathematics for TeachersMathematics for Teachers
Instructional Resources n Information Rich Environment – Multiple Instructional Resource n Low Degree of Interactions with Instructor n * College MathematicsCollege Mathematics n Instructor Interactions – Virtual Interactive Classrooms n High Degree of Instructor Presence n Mimio: PrecalculusPrecalculus n Technology Rich Environment - Accessibility n Technology Facilitate Communication between Learners that are Challenged n Sign Smith Studio: CalculusCalculus
Assessment Tools n Limited Assessment Protocols – Limited Adjustment of Assessment Instrument n Blackboard Multiple Choice Tests n * Basic MathematicsBasic Mathematics n Randomize Assessment Tools – Allows Multiple Attempts with New Examples n eGrade Randomize Testbanks n Precalculus Precalculus n Smart Assessment Tools – Monitors Users Response and Adjust Assessment Intelligently n Use algorithm that learns n Tompin learning Center: College AlgebraCollege Algebra
Future Directions in Educational Technology n Virtual Learning Accessible n Interactive Smart Instruction n Interactive Smart Assessment n Sophisticated Identity Authentication n A Redefinition of the Roles of the Educational Institution and Instructor n Accreditation: Virtual Degrees / Offerings