1 Online Learning Environments in Higher Education Connectivism vs. Dissociation Sasha A. Reese Indiana University of PA

2 Agenda  Dissociation in Asynchronous Formats  Connecting Through Social Media  Best Practices in Creating Hybrid Programs

3 21 st century skills  Global awareness  Self-direction  Creativity  Risk-taking  Reflection  Authenticity Green, N. C., Edwards, H., Wolodko, B., Stewart, C, Brooks, M., & Littledyke, R. (2010). Reconceptualising higher education pedagogy in online learning. Distance Education, 31(3),

4 Today’s Learner  Collaboration  Constructivism  Autonomy  Community Rheingold, H. (2010). Attention and other 21 st century social media literacies. Educause Review, 45(5),

5 Connectivism  Diversity  Lifelong Learning  Relationships  Interdisciplinary Connections  Current Information Siemens, G. (2004) Connectivism: A learning theory for the digital age. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning.

6 Pedagogical Changes  Student and Instructor Roles  Cost and Time  “Anytime, anywhere” 6 Mayadas, A., Bourne, J., & Bacsich, P. (2009). Online education today. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 13 (2),

7  Click to edit Master text styles Out With the Old  Transmission of information  Content delivery  Traditional replica 7 Sfard, A. (1998). On two metaphors for learning and the dangers of choosing just one. Educational Researcher, 27(2), 4-13.

8  Click to edit Master text styles Asynchronous Platforms  Knowledge as a product  “McKnowledge”  Distance versus Online  56% of 2-4 year schools offer distance 8 Hamilton, D., Dahigren, E., Hult, A., Roos, B., & Soderstrom, T. (2004). When performance is the product: Problems in the analysis of online distance education. British Educational Research Journal, 30(6),

9  Click to edit Master text styles Diploma Mill Epidemic  No clear national standards  Lack of student participation  Acceptance rates 9 Pina, A. A. (2010). Online diploma mills: Implications for legitimate distance education. Distance Education, 31(1),

10  Click to edit Master text styles Goals in Higher Education  Business versus academia  Proficiency and production  Decontextualization, mechanical, and simplistic 10

11 Hybrid Programs  Mini semesters  Face to face class options  Cohort options  Problem based and open ended learning environments

12 Considerations for Faculty  Technology selection  Training  Familiarity with the platform  Course patterns  Resistance

Tools Make All the Difference  Lecture Capture  Lecture Hall  Office Hours 13

Benefits for Students  Content  Communication  Community  Diversity  Faculty roles 14

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