This document discusses using social media to move away from traditional teacher-centered learning models to a more learner-centered approach. It describes an experiment using Twitter to scaffold a "proof of concept" lesson connecting educators in a discussion about an article. Participants were able to build presence, share ideas and experiences, and continue the discussion outside of the formal learning management system. The social media approach supported learner-centered inquiry and allowed participants to build literacy around a platform for ongoing professional development.
Getting Past Preaching to the Choir: #Ed1to1 as a Model for Scaffolding Meaningful Networked Participation
1. …GETTING PAST PREACHING
TO THE CHOIR:
Bonnie Stewart
University of Prince Edward Island
#COHERE16
#ed1to1 –
a model for
scaffolding
meaningful
networked
participation
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3. My goal = learner-centered,
inquiry-based adult learning
4. Not a new goal, or critique
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dewey#/media/File:John_Dewey_cph.3a51565.jpg
“The traditional model is
teacher-centered rather than
learner-centered.
Knowledge and skills are
commodities to be delivered
by the teacher to the
student.”
- Dewey, Experience and
Education, 1938
22. 20 / 60 / 20
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CHOIR NEVER
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nevilleslens/15867691904
23. Educators are conditioned to see
tech as separate from – even
counter to – learning & presence
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-34174796 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/22/opinion/sunday/the-flight-from-conversation.html?_r=0
24. Educators are encouraged – not
unwisely – to be cautious
http://edutrendsonline.com/social-media-hazards-and-tips-for-teachers/
25. Thus online learning stays
mostly confined to the LMS,
where it’s “safe”
https://www.flickr.com/photos/carolinandrea_pg/14575657747/
26. But where teacher authority &
student compliance are already
baked in.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/39908901@N06/7028125619/
27. I wanted to try to break out of that.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/p_marione/11094032463/
In a learner-centered, inquiry-based
way.
30. So I wanted to scaffold a
proof of concept lesson
using social media
to connect & build presence.
In the open,
outside
the LMS.
http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=115578&picture=baby-is-shocked
33. Hashtags…
• Collate all contributions with the same
letter / number combo, no matter where
in the world they come from
• Operate as a rolling list of those
contributions, with newest at the top
• Allow ppl in different locations but with
similar interests to connect & to amplify
each others’ contributions
48. Learners had an opportunity to
build presence in a supportive
professional community of
practice.
49. …And to build literacies
on a platform they can use for
ongoing, at-home
professional development.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bdebaca/403995867
50. #ed1to1 = learner-centered,
scaffolded participation
rather than tool- or teacher-
centered use of technologies.
THANK YOU!
@bonstewart
bstewart@upei.ca
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