Mapping Pedagogy to Technology a simple model Dr Jo Coldwell School of Information Technology Deakin University Geelong

Outline Background Pedagogies that support online teaching and learning (OTL) Components of eTeaching A simple model of eTeaching Mapping the model to technology Conclusions

Background Technology support for OTL at Deakin Faculty uptake of OTL at Deakin Professional development support for OTL Personal experience of going online

Pedagogical support for OTL Anchored instruction (Bransford) Conditions of Learning (Gagne) Constructivist model (Bruner) Engagement theory (Kearsley and Schniederman) Laurillard’s model of instruction Situated learning

Components of eTeaching Collaboration Communication Content delivery Assessment Class management Administration

A simple model of eTeaching

Common functions of learning environments Content delivery A means of organising and delivering content Communication Synchronous or asynchronous, messaging Collaboration Communication and content sharing Assessment Quizzes, tests and assignment submission Class management Grade book, student records Defining relationships between objects.

Modified model

Instructivist model Content delivery Assessment Class management and Administration

Situated learning Collaboration Content delivery Class management and Administration

Anchored instruction Collaboration Content delivery Class management and Administration

Mapping the model to technology Teaching componentWebCT Vista functions Content deliveryOrganiser pages, Learning modules Content pages URLs Media Library Collaboration (communication) Discussions Chat and Whiteboard (Mail) (Announcements) Assessment Assignments Class managementGrade book Calendar Syllabus tool

Conclusions Model supports the design of basic learning objects Model helps identify basic training needs Model does not address promotion of good online practice etc. Facilitates accessibility by novice eTeachers providing a bridge between pedagogy and technology

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