Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ho Sinn Chye Deputy Vice-Chancellor

(Academic)

Wawasan Open UniversityWawasan Open University Penang, Malaysia

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Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ho Sinn Chye Deputy Vice-Chancellor

(Academic) Wawasan ( cade c) a asaOpen University

“Many individuals in our societies Many individuals in our societies, regardless of the extent of prior

learning are perfectly capable of self-learning, are perfectly capable of selfdirected learning, if only instruction is

designed sensitively and sensibly designed sensitively and sensibly, respecting the learner and supporting

him or her in learning ”

Tan Sri Dato’ Emeritus Professor

him or her in learning.

Tan Sri Dato Emeritus Professor Gajaraj Dhanarajan

First Vice-Chancellor & CEOWawasan Open Universityp y

Malaysia,

ExpertHighI’ll create my own learning.

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H l fi d h t I d

(Collaboration and problem solving)

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Help me find what I need.(Access to knowledge and performance resources)

Competent

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Help me do it better.(Practice, Coaching)

Novice

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Show me how?(Training)

TimeDifferent levels of mastery require different learning and performance strategies.

Evolution of TechnologyEvolution of Technology--Based LearningBased Learninggygy ggNon-Networked Networked

Classroom-Based

Lectures

Keyword Search Technology

e.g. Google, AltaVista

e g WikisC $tVideo & Audio Tapes

Non-

Social Constructivism

Semantic Search

e.g. Wikis, Twitter, Facebooke.g. CDs,

DVDs

Co$t

W b 2 0Web 1.0

NonNetwork

Based CBTTechnology

e.g. Hakia, SenseBotEffective

Delivery Web 2.0 Web 3.0

Time

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Time

Web 2.0 offers teachers and learners Web 2.0 offers teachers and learners with rich opportunities for ewith rich opportunities for e--Learning.Learning.

In this digital world, knowledge exists in the g

world rather than in the head of an individual.

(Connectivism Theory)

Virtual Virtual ClassroomClassroomClassroom Classroom and LMSand LMS

Global EGlobal E--Learning MainstreamLearning Mainstream21st Century Education

Web 2.0 tools for active learning Educationactive learning

• Learner centered• Collaboration • Learner centered• Inquiry based• Interactive units

of work

Collaboration• Communication• Creation• Social Media

e-Learning Courses & of work

• Customizable contents

• Social Media• OER & FOSS**

Courses & Resources

** OER = Open Educational ResourcesFOSS = Free and Open Source Software

Definition of eDefinition of e LearningLearningDefinition of eDefinition of e--LearningLearningElectronic (e)-learning refers to theElectronic (e) learning refers to the use of the Internet and computer-based technologies to facilitatebased technologies to facilitate teaching and learning.

“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those ywho cannot read or write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.”

- Alvin Toffler

The eThe e LearnerLearnerThe eThe e--LearnerLearner• Digital natives of Cyberspace• IT savvy teenagers• IT savvy adults• IT savvy adults• IT savvy senior citizens

The eThe e--TeacherTeacher• The guide on the side

L i f i il th d f th le-Learning focuses primarily on the needs of the learner, instead of on the abilities of the instructor.

My Digital World My Digital World GG i fMy Digital World My Digital World of of AABBCC

GG is for …

of of AABBCC ......A: Apple B: Blog

C: Chat D: Download

Hi, I’m a ‘digital native’Hi, I’m a ‘digital native’E: Email F: Facebook , g, gE: Email F: Facebook

2121stst Century LiteracyCentury Literacy2121 Century LiteracyCentury Literacy• Find and validate information• Synthesize information and

leverage on itleverage on it• Ability to communicate and

collaboratecollaborate• Ability to solve problems

Literacy today depends on understanding the multiple media that make up our high-tech reality and g ydeveloping the skills to use them effectively.

2121stst Century Graduates and KCentury Graduates and K--WorkersWorkers

Commercial K l d

LanguagesMathematicsScience & E i i

Specific Knowledge

KnowledgeEngineering

Technological (e.g. ability to use existing and new technologies)

s

Informational (e.g. literacy, numeracy, writing & speaking)

Problem solving (e.g. application of logic or resources to solve everyday problems)g

Skill

s

everyday problems)

Adaptability (e.g. ability to master new skills quickly)

Enab

ling

Team-working (e.g. ability to work in diverse and often virtual environments)

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Sources: OECD (2006) & Accenture (2008)

The 21The 21stst century Teachercentury Teacheryy• Innovatively engage the students • Don’t just instruct, ask what students

want to know• Let students use technology (Internet

and Social Media))• Enrich student’s learning experience• Give students an open learning• Give students an open learning

environment• Show students the outside world

Photo Sharing Blogging

SocialSocial Micro-bloggingVideo Sharing

Social Social Media Media

PlatformsPlatforms RSSPodcasts

PlatformsPlatformsMessage Boards

Chat Rooms

Social Networking

Chat Rooms

W tW t LL• E-Portfolios

Ways to engage eWays to engage e--LearnersLearnersE Portfolios

• Google Docs • Learning Management System • Mind Mapping Activities pp g• Wikipedia, WikiEducator

Blogs etc• Blogs, etc …

Five indicators for student Five indicators for student engagement in universityengagement in university1. Level of academic challenge

2 Acti e and collaborati e learning2. Active and collaborative learning

3. Student-instructor interaction

4. Enriching education experiences

5. A supportive learning environment

ee--Learning Best PracticesLearning Best Practicesgg1. Promoting knowledge sharing with networked

collaboration (connectivism)collaboration (connectivism)2. Encouraging student centered learning and

inquiryinquiry3. Connecting what students are learning to the

real worldreal world4. Anchor student learning with digital-age tools

and resourcesand resources5. Gauge student understanding with formative

assessmentsassessments

Seven critical success factors Seven critical success factors for efor e--LearnersLearners1 A t t l1. Access to tools2. Technological competence3. Learning preferences4 Study habits and skills4. Study habits and skills5. Learner’s goals and purposes6. Lifestyle factors7. Personal traits and characteristics7. Personal traits and characteristics

Technologies to watch …Technologies to watch …ggin the context of their mainstream use forteaching, learning and creative inquiry.teaching, learning and creative inquiry.

• Mobile computingEl t i b k• Electronic books

• Augmented realityG b d l i• Game-based learning

• Gesture-based computingL i l ti• Learning analytics

Source: Johnson, L., Smith, R., Willis, H, Levine, A., & Haywood, K. (2011). The 2011 Horizon Report. Austin, Texas: The New Media Consortium.

Thank YouThank YouThank YouThank YouProf. Dato’ Dr. Ho Sinn Chye

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)(Academic)

scho@wou.edu.my