ObjectivesThe participants will know various learning

objects that can be used in the online or hybrid environment to engage learners.

The participants will understand the characteristics of effective learning objects.

The participants will be able to develop a course outline based on best practices in online course creation

The participants will be able to stay awake and ask questions of the panel.

What are your goals of the session?

StructureWhat are your perceptions of online learning?

What is your definition of online learning?

What are the best practices of online learning?

Best practices of online learning are the same best practices of face-to-face learning Universal Design for Learning Engaging students using differentiation methods Authentic Assessments Understanding by Design

Universal Design for Learning

Combines Neuroanatomy with the learning process

Provides a structure for discussion with the cognitive networks for learning

Recognition network

Strategic network

Affective network

Recognition networkThis is how where we process visual, auditory,

and other stimuli and “know” something

Associated with Knowledge

“That is a cup of coffee”

Strategic NetworksThis is how we do things and express ourselves

Associated with Expression

“How do I get that cup of coffee?”

Includes motor skills andcognitive processes

Affective networksNot well understood until we were able to map

the brain as we learned

Newer analysis of learning shows this helps form retention

Associated with Engagement

“Do I want that cup of coffee?”

Links between networks and learning

Recognition network – Knowledge

Strategic network – Expression

Affective network – Engagement

By using multiple learning objects to know, express, and engage our learners, we are better able to impart not only knowledge, but application and expression of that knowledge in multiple ways.

This creates structures for wisdom – not just learning.

Online learning allows us to provide many different learning objects not always present in time or space in face-to-face learning

Engaging work Phillip Schlechty’s Working on the Work gives eight

characteristics that encourage engaging work Product focus Clear product standards Protection from adverse consequences for initial

failures Affirmation Affiliation Choice Novelty and Variety Authenticity Engaging work

What learning objects engage your students?

Learning objects for online learning

There are multiple objects you can use to engage your students in online learning

Knowledge learning objects (how do you teach the material?)

Expression learning objects (how do the students show you they learned the material?)

Engagement learning objects (how do the students care about the material?)

Knowledge learning objects

Textbooks

Audiocasts

Podcasts

Movies

Research Articles

Web pages

WebQuests

Others?

Expression learning objects

Video diaries

Audiocasts

Discussions

Concept maps or outlines

Papers

Group PowerPoints, concept maps, and diagrams

Others?

Engagement learning objects

Communication and integration of passions

Music

Art

Discussion in familiar locales (Facebook, MySpace, blogs)

Assignments with connections and relevancy in their lives

Others?