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The Digital Dream: Myths, Magic and Monsters Professor Mark Brown 3U N-Step Conference 11 th September, 2014 Dublin City University
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Keynote presentation at 3U N-Step Conference, 11th September, 2014, Dublin.
Transcript of The Digital Dream: Myths, Magic and Monsters
The Digital Dream:Myths, Magic and Monsters
Professor Mark Brown
3U N-Step Conference
11th September, 2014
Dublin City University
Professor Mark BrownDirector, National Institute for Digital Learning
http://www4.dcu.ie/[email protected]
My story…
Palmerston NorthAuckland Wellington
Distance
Worldwide
32,000 students
My story…
The Digital Dream
1. Myths
2. Magic
3. Monsters
“If digital learning is the
dream solution for STEM
education, then what is the
problem?”
1. Myths…
1. Myths…
#1 University teaching has failed to keep up with major societal changes…
1. Myths…
#1 University teaching has failed to keep up with major societal changes…
1. Myths…
#1 University teaching has failed to keep up with major societal changes…
1. Myths…
#2 MOOCs are having a revolutionary impact on higher education…
1. Myths…
#2 MOOCs are having a revolutionary impact on higher education…
Barber, M., Donnelly, K., & Rizvi, S. (2013). An avalanche is coming: Higher education and the revolution ahead. Institute for Public Policy Research. London.
1. Myths…
#2 MOOCs are having a revolutionary impact on higher education…
1. Myths…
#3 The lecture is dead in the inquiry-based classroom of the 21st Century…
1. Myths…
#3 The lecture is dead in the inquiry-based classroom of the 21st Century…
1. Myths…
#3 The lecture is dead in the inquiry-based classroom of the 21st Century…
1. Myths…
“Because no two students have the same needs and no two
teachers arrive at their best performance in the same way,
theoretical exclusivity and didactic single-
mindedness can be trusted to make even the best
educational ideas fail”.
(Sfard, 1998, p.11)
#3 The lecture is dead in the inquiry-based classroom of the 21st Century…
#3 The lecture is dead in the inquiry-based classroom of the 21st Century…
Learning by sharing(Connectivist)
Learning by listening(Instructionist)
Learning by doing(Constructivist)
Learning by making(Constructionist)
1. Myths…
1. Myths…
#4 Blended learning is having a transformative impact on pedagogy…
1. Myths…
#4 Blended learning is having a transformative impact on pedagogy…
1. Myths…
#4 Blended learning is having a transformative impact on pedagogy…
1. Myths…
#4 Blended learning is having a transformative impact on pedagogy…
1. Myths…
#4 Blended learning is having a transformative impact on pedagogy…
1. Myths…
#5 Educational technology is a neutral tool that has no effect on learning…
1. Myths…
#5 Educational technology is a neutral tool that has no effect on learning…
1. Myths…
#5 Educational technology is a neutral tool that has no effect on learning…
1. Myths…
#5 Educational technology is a neutral tool that has no effect on learning…
“Infused with the language of capitalism, neo-liberalism, globalization and enterprise pedagogy.”
1. Myths…
#6 Face-to-face teaching is better than online and blended learning…
1. Myths…
#6 Face-to-face teaching is better than online and blended learning…
1. Myths…
“These studies answer the ‘‘big’’ questions (e.g., is
DE/OL more effective than classroom instruction?), but they generally fail to establish an alignment of evidence that
addresses the ‘‘do’s’’ and ‘‘don’ts’’ of instruction via rigorous research.” (p.89).
Bernard, R., Borokhovski, E., Schmid, R., Tamim, R., & Abrami, P. (2014). A meta-analysis of blended learning and technology use in higher education: from the general to the applied. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 26:87–122.
#6 Face-to-face teaching is better than online and blended learning…
1. Myths…
#7 Today’s students are digital natives who expect teachers to make extensive use of technology…
1. Myths…
1984 2014
Long ago our students danced at concerts, now theyclick, video, share and tweet!
#7 Today’s students are digital natives who expect teachers to make extensive use of technology…
1. Myths…
Helsper, E. J., & Eynon, R. (2010). Digital natives: Where is the evidence? British Educational Research Journal, 36 (3), 503-520.
#7 Today’s students are digital natives who expect teachers to make extensive use of technology…
1. Myths…
#7 Today’s students are digital natives who expect teachers to make extensive use of technology…
Questions…
“A prudent question is one-half of wisdom”
Francis Bacon
http://www.slideshare.net/mbrownz
2. Magic…
Learner-ContentInteraction
Learner-learnerInteraction
Teacher-LearnerInteraction
Interactivity
Framework
Places
Tools
Spaces
2. Magic…
Learner-ContentInteraction
Learner-learnerInteraction
Teacher-LearnerInteraction
Interactivity
Framework
2. Magic…
Place of Learning(Where Learning Ocurrs)
Mode of Learning(How Learning Occurs)
Pace of Learning(When Learning Occurs)
Acquisition
Participation
2. Magic…
The digital learning ecology…
Acquisition
Participation
2. Magic…
Physical Virtual
The digital learning ecology…
Acquisition
Participation
2. Magic…
Synchronous Asynchronous
The digital learning ecology…
Off Campusin Class
Off Campusout of Class
On Campusin Class
Acquisition
Participation
On Campusout of Class
Synchronous Asynchronous
2. Magic…
The digital learning ecology…
Video
2. Magic…
https://www.open2study.com
2. Magic…
2. Magic…
?
2. Magic…
?
2. Magic…
Video
2. Magic…
Video
2. Magic…
https://learn5.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=2
2. Magic…
http://mathsfirst.massey.ac.nz
2. Magic…
• Access
• Interactivity
• Innovation
• Authenticity
• Outcomes
In sum…
Questions…
“A prudent question is one-half of wisdom”
Francis Bacon
http://www.slideshare.net/mbrownz
3. Monsters…
3. Monsters…
National Survey of Student Engagement
Engagement…
3. Monsters…
Completions…
3. Monsters…
Diversity…
2.7%
3. Monsters…
Diversity…
Conclusion…
Conclusion…
A conclusion is the place
where you got tired of thinking (or ran out of time)
Conclusion…
LEARNING TO BE
LEARNING TO KNOW
LEARNING TO DO
LEARNING TO LIVE
TOGETHER
DREAMING OF A BETTER FUTURE
DigitalLiteracy
DigitalInclusion
DigitalCitizenship
Conclusion…
LEARNING TO BE
LEARNING TO KNOW
LEARNING TO DO
LEARNING TO LIVE
TOGETHER
DigitalLiteracy
DigitalInclusion
DigitalCitizenship
LEARNING TO CHANGEAND TRANSFORM
DREAMING OF A BETTER FUTURE
STEAM
Thank You!
Questions…
“A prudent question is one-half of wisdom”
Francis Bacon
http://www.slideshare.net/mbrownz
Professor Mark Brown
Director, National Institute for Digital Learning
@mbrownz
http://www.slideshare.net/mbrownz
Contact Details…
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