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E-Learning to Build Metacognitive Skills<br />Teaching Creative Thinking<br />

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Creative and metacognitive skills.<br />Using e-learning to teach<br />

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What are thinking skills<br />A set of metacognitive skills used to creatively problem solve.<br />Incorporates cognitive skills(fact-based), metaskills(plan, monitor, assess solutions), and motivation in order to be effective<br />

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Can creativity be taught?<br />Scott, Leriz, and Mumford (2004) showed increased productivity following well designed creativity training.<br />Most effective in professional, not academic setting.<br />

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Types of Thinking skills training<br />Non-Verbal<br />General/Specific Metacognitive skills<br />Very general and transferable across jobs<br />Uses imagery/metaphors and puzzle problems.<br />Applies to broad spectrum of problem solving(gerneral)<br />Focus on specific types of problem solving(specific)<br />Shows more impact the more focused the skills being taught.<br />

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How to tell you’re in an effective metacognitive training:<br />Focus on specific set of problem solving skills<br />Context based skills focused on tasks the learner will be required to perform<br />Practice in implementing skills in problem solving situations.<br />

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Simulations and games<br />Harnessing the power of<br />

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Are today’s learners…<br />Replacing textbooks with online simulations?<br />“Hardwired” to learn in multi-media modes?<br />More receptive to learning through hands on simulations?<br />Less likely to follow directions and more likely to explore digital environments?<br />

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Games vs. Simulations<br />Games<br />Simulations<br />Competitive activity<br />Goal oriented<br />Restrained by rules<br />Framed within specific context/environment<br />

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Some games you may have seen…<br />

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Games vs. Simulations<br />Games<br />Simulations<br />Competitive activity<br />Goal oriented<br />Restrained by rules<br />Framed within specific context/environment<br />Model of a real world system<br />Operational – teach a specific procedure<br />Conceptual – teach domain specific knowledge and skills<br />

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Some popular simulations.<br />

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How to leverage games/simulations for effective learning.<br />Match the type of game/simulation to the learning goal.<br />Make learning essential to progression through the game/simulation.<br />Integrate guidance throughout to support the learner.<br />

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Match the game type to the learning goal.<br />1<br />A. Load Distribution<br />B. Defensive Driving<br />C. Dexterity<br />D. Aeronautics<br />E. Teamwork<br />2<br />3<br />4<br />5<br />

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Make learning essential to progression through the game.<br />Identify 3 differences between games and simulations that impact learning.<br />

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Integrated Guidance<br />Offer explanations of goals for the game and support for the learner as they navigate the game. <br />Encourage(force) the learner to reflect on the learning at various points of the game.<br />Manage the complexity/difficulty throughout the game. Increasing the challenge or reducing the support as the learner progresses through the game.<br />Create an interface that is appropriate for the learning. The learner should be focused on the learning, not the digital environment.<br />Integrate instructional support to reduce mental load of learner. Quick reference, suggested actions, “best practice” advice help the learner make correct decisions.<br />Create an appropriate pace for learning to occur. To slow and the learner loses interest, too fast and the learner becomes overloaded with information.<br />