1. LEARNING
in a
World that is Open
Zoraini Wati Abas, Ed.D.
Faculty of Education and Languages
Open University Malaysia
zoraini@gmail.com zoraini@oum.edu.my
2. Outline
The Concept
Producing the
Learning
Conclude
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3. Concept
Part 1
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4. LEARNING
What? Where? When? Who? How?
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5. I am not a teacher
but an awakener
-- Robert Frost
Source:
http://everydayadventure11.blo
gspot.com
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6. . . . in a
World
that is Open
What? Where? When? Who? How?
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7. The Open Sea
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8. The Open Sky
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9. The Future of
Education
http://www.futuristspeaker.com/2007/03/the-future-
of-education/
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12. LEARN ANYTHING WITH YOUR
PEERS. IT'S ONLINE AND TOTALLY
FREE.
At P2PU, people work together to learn
a particular topic by completing tasks,
assessing individual and group work,
and providing constructive feedback.
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13. Founding anchor partners
Athabasca University
BAOU (Gujarat's open university)
Empire State College (SUNY)
Nelson Marlborough Institute of
Technology
NorthTec Open Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic
Southern New Hampshire
University
Thompson Rivers University
University of Canterbury
University of South Africa
University of Southern Queensland
University of Wollongong
OER Foundation (non-teaching)
BCcampus (non-teaching)
Sponsors
Commonwealth of Learning
UNESCO, Pacific States
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14. Curtis Bonk:
The World is Open
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3hvFR5Cz9M
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15. Web Searching in the World of E-Books
E-Learning and Blended Learning
Moodle
A vailability of Open Source and Free Software
WE-ALL-LEARN Leveraged Resources and OpenCourseWare MIT
Shared Content
Learning Object Repositories and Portals
YouTube
Learner Participation in Open Information
Communities
Asynchronous & Synchronous
E lectronic Collaboration and Interaction
Second Life
Alternative Reality Learning
iPhone, iPads
Real-Time Mobility and Portability
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Networks of Personalised Learning
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Blogs, RSS
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16. Goodbye textbooks,
hello open learning
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRymi-lFHpE&feature=player_embedded#
Connexions http://cnx.org/
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17. Top 100 Tools for
Learning 2011
http://www.slideshare.net/janehart/top-100-tools-for-
learning-2011
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18. Open Online
Learning
http://knol.google.com/k/open-online-learning-a-
paradigm-shift#
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19. Producing the Learning:
An Example from OUM
Part 2
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20. • How do we deliver the
courses?
• 21st century approaches
(SCCC)
Online Course
• Learning materials
Master of Instructional Design and
Technology • Learning activities
100 percent online • Learning interactions
14 courses • Web 2.0 tools
42 credit hours • Web 2.0 platform
7 semesters
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21. • Various countries
• Different time zones
Engage Learners • Experienced
Supportive Learning Community educators/trainers
• Matured
• Hold key positions
• Some with existing post-
graduate qualification
• 5-18 students per course
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22. Community of Inquiry Model Bloom’s Taxonomy
for the Digital Age
Create
Evaluate
Analyze
Apply
Understand
Remember
Source:
http://communitiesofinquiry.com/sites/communityofinquiry.com/files/Criti
cal_Inquiry_model.pdf
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25. Factors that will Engage
Learners and Learning
Supportive
Learning
Community
Friendly
Learning
Environment
Student Engagement
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26. Factors
Supportive Learning Community
Social
Friendly Learning Environment
Course
(personal involvement with
others) Student Engagement Completion
Welcoming
•Sense of connectedness Instructor’s personal connection
Respectful
with students
•Psychological closeness Safe
Students encouraging each other
Thoughtful
Active online environment
Collaborative
Interesting, relevant and
Meaningful meaningful content & activities
Challenging but achievable goals (view, read, discuss, suggest,
apply, create)
Interactive discussions
•Critical thinking
•Shared reflections
•Helpful feedback from peers
•Perspectives
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•Personal experiences
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28. iPads&Tablets for
Academics
http://www.facebook.com/
groups/iPTA2011/
Learning Innovation Circle
http://www.facebook.com/
groups/t4t2011/
PGCert(ODL) Module 9
http://www.facebook.com/
groups/308386935869177/
HPGD3203
http://www.facebook.com/grou
ps/hpgd3203/
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29. Transformation of Learning
from Push to Pull
Adapted from:
Morrison(2003). E-Learning
strategies: How to get
implementation and delivery
right the first time.
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley
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30. Centralised Learning
Adapted from:
Morrison(2003). E-Learning
strategies: How to get
implementation and delivery
right the first time. Hoboken,
NJ: John Wiley
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31. Learner-Centric Learning
Adapted from:
Morrison(2003). E-Learning
strategies: How to get
implementation and delivery
right the first time. Hoboken,
NJ: John Wiley
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32. +
Tools Used
• Ning
http://hmlt5203.ning. • YouTube
com • Slideshare
http://hmid6303.ning • RSS
.com • E-mail
• Skype
• Links to
readings/textbook
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33. Roles
Student’s Role Instructor’s Role
•Cooperate
•Share
•Collaborate
•Provide the Structure for
Learning
•Prepare the Learning
Environment
•SCCC
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•Web 2.0 tools with links,March 7, 2012
forums and
34. Conclusion
Part 3
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35. Design Framework
Structured framework allowing flexibility
within the structure
•Provide the structure for learning to be
produced (course LOs, outline, schedule,
activities & assessment)
•Provide a welcoming atmosphere to
encourage lively interactions to produce
the learning
•Provide the learning events
•Provide the learning resources
•Encourage self-exploration
•Provide feedback and motivation
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36. Evolution in Educational
Technology
Social
Systematic The
Film Programmed Networks u-
Television Instructional Computers
(1950s)
Instruction
Design (1980s)
Internet and Web Learning
(1940s) (1960s) (1990s) 2.0 (2010 - )
(1970s)
(2000s)
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37. Every truth has four
corners: as a
teacher I give you
one corner, and it is
for you to find the
other three.
Source:
-- Confucius http://www.logoi.com/pastimag
es/confucius.html
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38. Thank you for
your attention
On the web:
zoraini@gmail.com
zoraini@oum.edu.my
http://www.facebook.com/zoraini
http://eyeonlearning.blogspot.com/
http://research-zwa.blogspot.com/
Skype: zoraini
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