3. design alchemy
transforming the way we think about
teaching and learning
roderick sims, phd
online learning specialist
learning and teaching support
university of southern queensland
rod.sims@usq.edu.au
Design Alchemy by Roderick Sims is licensed under a
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5. the
alchemist
… conversion of base
metals into metals of
greater value
… magical powers of
transmutation
… metaphor for
education
… and the roles we play
as the teacher, the
learner or the designer
12. history
old wine, new bottles
2013: MOOCs are catalyzing institutions to rethink the “rules” of
higher education … large-scale online learning is reshaping
pedagogy, delivery systems, business models, and credentialing,
challenging what it means to be a university.
(Educause Webinars)
1983: Control Data PLATO is changing how the world learns …
A new mainframe technology serving up to 1000 simultaneous
learners … two decades before the World Wide Web, PLATO
pioneered online forums, message boards, email, chat
rooms, instant messaging, remote screen sharing, multiplayer
games – the worlds first online community.
(www.science.uva.nl/museum/PLATO.php)
(thinkofit.com/plato/dwplato.htm)
17. pedagog
y
what is an online pedagogy?
how can we cater for
online, blended, flexible
and distance modes
18. pedagog
y
learner-
centred
active
contextual
problem-
based
social
emergent
an [online?] pedagogy
Sims, R. (2012). Reappraising design practice, in Holt, D., Segrave, S. & Cybulski, J. (Eds.), Professional Education Using e-Simulations: Benefits of Blended Learning Design.
IGI Global.
Sims, R. (2009). From three-phase to proactive learning design: Creating effective online teaching and learning environments, in J. Willis (ed.) Constructivist Instructional
Design (C-ID): Foundations, Models, and Practical Examples. Information Age (pp. 379-391).
24. pedagog
y
learner-
centred
active
contextual
problem-
based
social
emergent
LEARNER-CENTRED ACTIVITY
A recent OLT report has suggested that all courses with
online learning were “pedagogically deficient”.
Using your own workplace as a case study, what
interventions would you adopt to resolve this deficiency?
Ideas that challenge existing practice or propose contentious
solutions are encouraged.
Working collaboratively with one or two peers, develop a
substantiated, evidence-based response.
Your response should be [criteria].
LEARNER-CENTRED ACTIVITY
A recent OLT report has suggested that all courses with
online learning were “pedagogically deficient”.
Using your own workplace as a case study, what
interventions would you adopt to resolve this deficiency?
Ideas that challenge existing practice or propose
contentious solutions are encouraged.
Working collaboratively with one or two peers, develop a
substantiated, evidence-based response.
Your response should be [criteria].
problem
based
contextual
emergent
social
an online pedagogy
active
27. design
how do we create these
transformative experiences?
http://cosmiccowgirlsmagazine.wordpress.com/2012/06/14/creativity-as-spiritual-practice-creating-sacred-art-matters/
28. design
• Biggs, J and Tang C. (2011). Teaching for Quality Learning at University.
McGraw-Hill and Open University Press, Maidenhead.
• Laurillard, D. (2012). Teaching as a Design Science: Building Pedagogical Patterns
for Learning and Technology. Routledge.
• Sims, R. (2012). Reappraising design practice, in Holt, D., Segrave, S. & Cybulski,
J. (Eds.), Professional Education Using e-Simulations: Benefits of Blended
Learning Design. IGI Global.
• Wiggins, G. & McTighe, J.(2005). Understanding by Design. (2nd Ed). USA:
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
design drivers
29. design
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011
The provider ensures there are safe, well-maintained facilities
sufficient to achieve expected student learning and research
outcomes, as appropriate to the scale, scope, location, mode of
delivery and nature of its courses of study
Assessment is effective and expected student learning
outcomes are achieved
The course of study is designed to ensure equivalent student
learning outcomes regardless of a student’s place or mode of
study.
30. design Bachelor Degree
Purpose
apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge in a range of contexts to
undertake professional work and as a pathway for further learning
31. design Bachelor Degree
Purpose
apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge in a range of contexts to
undertake professional work and as a pathway for further learning
Knowledge
broad and coherent … with depth in the underlying principles and concepts as a
basis for independent lifelong learning
32. design Bachelor Degree
Purpose
apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge in a range of contexts to
undertake professional work and as a pathway for further learning
Knowledge
broad and coherent … with depth in the underlying principles and concepts as a
basis for independent lifelong learning
Skills
• cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise
knowledge
• cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of
knowledge with depth in some areas
• cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in
identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
• communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent
exposition of knowledge and ideas
33. design Bachelor
Purpose
apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge in a range of contexts to
undertake professional work and as a pathway for further learning
Knowledge
broad and coherent … with depth in the underlying principles and concepts as a
basis for independent lifelong learning
Skills
• cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise
knowledge
• cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of
knowledge with depth in some areas
• cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in
identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
• communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of
knowledge and ideas
Application of
Knowledge
and Skills
• with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision
making in professional practice and/or scholarship
• to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
• with responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional
practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
34. design
do our course specifications align
with these standards and models?
how can we transform our courses
to align with these standards?
design drivers
36. a common design
Week Activity Resources
1 Read
Post and Discuss x 2
Quiz
Textbook Chapters 1 - 7
2 Read
Post and Discuss x 2
Quiz
Textbook Chapters 8 - 14
3 Read
Post and Discuss x 2
Quiz
Textbook Chapters 15 - 21
4 Read
Post and Discuss x 2
Quiz
Textbook Chapters 22 - 28
5 Read
Post and Discuss x 2
Exam
Textbook Chapters 29 - 35
Quiz Question:
What percentage of the ozone layer is said to be depleted?
design
37. the transformation
knowledge application:
use knowledge of business law to establish a commercial business structure operating legally and
ethically
Outcome Assessment Activity Resources
apply the principles of business
law legislation to develop a
proposal to establish a
commercial business
1. justify compare business
types
identify
stakeholders
textbook
2. contract and
property laws
ask question
solve problem
textbook
legislation
3. hr, tax, liability
laws
ask question
solve problem
textbook
legislation
4. international,
federal, state laws
ask question
solve problem
textbook
legislation
5. ethics debate ethics
justify legal change
textbook
design
39. sustainability
activities
assessment
outcomes
resourcesresources
design From UNSUSTAINABLE to SUSTAINABLE
Read Smith & Jones (2nd edition) pages 75-108.
Use the course textbook or an equivalent resource and
review the section(s) on “leadership skills”.
From UNSUST
SUSTAINABLE
From UNSUSTAINABLE to SUSTAINABLE
Referring to the Tertiary Education Quality and
Standards Agency Act 2011, identify the key implications
for the University.
Referring to the current legislation relating to quality in
higher education, identify the key implications for the
University.
40. continuous improvement
design
a) modify
resources, activi
ties and/or
strategies based
on stakeholder
feedback
a) collaborate with
stakeholders to
assess
outcomes
b) adjust delivery
environment
and/or scaffold
online learning
behaviours
a) functional
components for
learning
environment
b) targeted
professional
development
(scaffolding)
build1 enhanc
e2 maintai
n3
Sims, R. & Jones, D. (2003). Where practice informs theory: Reshaping instructional design for academic communities of practice in online teaching and
learning. Information Technology, Education and Society, 4(1), 3-20.
47. course title
Fraud and Corruption Training
Creating A Safer Workplace
iii. Keeping us free from fraud and corruption
compliance (after)
knowledge application
use legislation and policy to recognise and
respond to fraud or corruption
alchemy
48. learning outcomes / assessment
1. discriminate fraud and corruption
– given a behaviour the student will be able to correctly identify whether or not it is an example
of fraud or corruption
2. locate and interpret legislation and policy
– given a fraudulent or corrupt behaviour, use the correct legislation and/or policy to make an
appropriate response
3. independently recognise and respond to fraud and corruption
– given a workplace scenario, choose an appropriate response
4. initiate a fraud and/or corruption complaint within policy
5. produce an action plan to minimise fraud and corruption within
your workplace
compliance (after)
alchemy
49. Keeping us free
from fraud and
corruption
Managers Professional
Discriminate
Locate and
Interpret
Independently
Recognise
Initiate a
Complaint
Produce Action
Plan
Academic
compliance (after)
alchemy
I added a title, but you could just say it too-- Taking the key elements from the alchemist, and using them as a metaphor for the key elements of effective learning..we can understand the infrastructure needs….(blah, blah)
Let’s examine the elements one by one…
I like your idea of fading out each previous when adding a new… sad that the reality is that each generation of learners has not seen a gradual elevation of the baseline following each new peak, vs a return to baseline as we shift gears?
Consider following this one with another brief bridge slide…reinforcing the objective, and setting the stage for the design ‘element’
Consider following this one with another brief bridge slide…reinforcing the objective, and setting the stage for the design ‘element’
Great slide! You are excellent with the graphics…
Look at you, right there…
Your idea to highlight words is good. Alternatively you could break it out into sections on subsequent slides and highlight the same words, but that might be too repetitive if the audience understands the text well
Your idea to highlight words is good. Alternatively you could break it out into sections on subsequent slides and highlight the same words, but that might be too repetitive if the audience understands the text well
Your idea to highlight words is good. Alternatively you could break it out into sections on subsequent slides and highlight the same words, but that might be too repetitive if the audience understands the text well
Your idea to highlight words is good. Alternatively you could break it out into sections on subsequent slides and highlight the same words, but that might be too repetitive if the audience understands the text well
Great slide! You are excellent with the graphics…
a mention of the types of learning discussed here (online, blended, distance, flexible…)? Or too remedial?
This slide demonstrates how the template might be completed.
One form of sustainability comes from externalising the course resources.Rather than referring to specific resource information (e.g. web sites, textbook chapter) within the syllabus, the designer’s task is to ask the student to explore and locate the required information. For example:UnsustainableRead Smith & Jones (2nd edition) pages 75-108.SustainableUse the course textbook or an equivalent resource and review the section(s) on “leadership skills”In this way resources can be changed as required, without the need for editing of the syllabus.
The build-enhance-maintain process is recommended as a key success-factor, with the initial focus on pedagogical integrity rather than expensive, and often unnecessary, technological elements.
Within any design process there will be a range of stakeholders. (consider brief bridge slide from design to futures)It is important to ensure their needs and interests have been polled during the design process.Communicating with stakeholders, and encouraging their input to the design process, can eliminate problems that can occur when assumptions are made by the design team.For example, the design may assume that all students can read and write English, and proceed with development based on that assumption. If, however, the administration had planned for the course to be delivered in non-English-speaking countries then there is a clear disconnect. While this would suggest a communication issue between administration and design, it highlights the problems that could occur.
Within any design process there will be a range of stakeholders. (consider brief bridge slide from design to futures)It is important to ensure their needs and interests have been polled during the design process.Communicating with stakeholders, and encouraging their input to the design process, can eliminate problems that can occur when assumptions are made by the design team.For example, the design may assume that all students can read and write English, and proceed with development based on that assumption. If, however, the administration had planned for the course to be delivered in non-English-speaking countries then there is a clear disconnect. While this would suggest a communication issue between administration and design, it highlights the problems that could occur.
a mention of the types of learning discussed here (online, blended, distance, flexible…)? Or too remedial?
Are the next few slides examples of those 4 types of learning (online, blended, distance, and flexible)…would that be helpful for continuity or too obvious?