Transcript A Strategy For Studying Learners Using Advanced Learning

A Strategy For Studying
Learners Using Advanced
Learning Technologies
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Dave Whittington
Tammy Dewar
An activity ...
FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIF-
IC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE
EXPERIENCE OF MANY YEARS
OF EXPERTS.
Study background
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MBTI - learning styles incomplete relationship, communication styles
important in online learning
Jan, 2000 - 20 learners participated in
an online discussion group to explore
their perceptions
Another activity
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Introduce yourself to your neighbour eg. Name, work background, a pastime
No talking, no sign language
You can only write with your left hand
You have 3 minutes in total
Debriefing points
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What is easy and natural for some is
awkward for others - eg. Similar to
writing with your left hand
This is especially true online
MBTI provides a framework for
understanding natural learning,
communication, and relationship
preferences and how online learners
need to flex to be successful online
Results of study- highlights
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Learners were successful when they
developed strategies beyond their natural
preferences
E/I - extraverts derive energy from real time
exchanges, introverts from time to reflect
T/F - feelers need space to build
relationships, thinkers need space to critique
ideas
J/P - judgers prefer highly structured
environments, perceivers value open ended
exploration
A caveat
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We are not suggesting building multiple
versions of courses - rather a
combination of strategies that do two
things:
Consider and accommodate a diversity
of learner needs
Prepare learners to develop strategies
beyond their natural preferences