Authentic learning

Using authentic learning to teach Ed Tech to pre-service teachers

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“teachers tend to teach as they were taught”

“think different”

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Cartoon by John McPherson, Close To Home. From Furtak, T. (2001) "It's Time for a Change to a More Effective Paradigm in College Teaching"http://inside.mines.edu/~tfurtak/feb14_2001/transcript.html

Professor Furtak discovers a new way to capture student attention during class

Quote from video game reviews done by Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw,

Involved real world problems

Experimentation & Action

A collection of skills

Five Coursework Tasks

Computer TestTroubleshootingPresentationBatting FolderSpreadsheet

Sources & perspectives

Real world evaluationCriteria Innovation Adoption Entry

Selection of artefacts

The learning artefacts are supported by rich, engaging and/or pertinent details. Evidence of analysis, reflection, and insight in the selection.

The artefacts are supported by explanations and there is evidence of thought behind their selection

The portfolio lacks appropriate artifacts, thought, purpose and organization.

Reflections Reflections show that the student is able to effectively critique their own practice and offer constructive suggestions on improving their work.

Reflections show that the student is able to present their opinions about their practice and is able to offer a rationale for their work.

Reflections (if any) are very brief with reasoning that is difficult to follow.

Multi-media Multi-media elements are used to create interest, enhance the portfolios purposes and are professionally presented

Multi media elements are used to decorate rather than substantiate the portfolio’s purposes.

Multi-media elements detract from the portfolio purposes and are inappropriate / of poor quality

Navigation

Non linear navigation within the portfolio connects to the correct page. All links connect to the correct media

Navigation within the portfolio is primarily linear. Most links connect to the correct media

There is no navigation structure to the portfolio and no links have been included

Layout Appropriate, clean, and/or suitable visual organization of information

Busy visual organization of information Weak visual organization of information

Communication Student work shows depth and complexity of ideas. Variety in sentence structure and length. Precise and/or rich language with no errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.

Student work shows adequate idea development. Acceptable, effective language with few errors in grammar and/or format relative to length and complexity.

Student work shows limited or no idea development. Simplistic and/or awkward sentence structure. Errors in grammar and format (e.g., spelling, punctuation, capitalization, headings).

Polished products:

Multiple interpretations & outcomes

One Exam Task

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