Cognition & Technology

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

COGNITION & TECHNOLOGY

HOW CAN TECHNOLOGY ASSIST ADULT LEARNING?
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TECHNOLOGY AS HELPER

TECHNOLOGY AS HELPER

IMPACT OF THE TRACTOR

IN 1900 92% OF US WORKERS IN AGRICULTURE
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IN 2000

LESS THAN 4 % US WORKERS IN AGRICULTURE
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DOES TECHNOLOGY REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

IN THE CLASSROOM
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RESEARCH

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NSD STUDIES

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PROJECT RED

A LARGE NATIONAL STUDY OF 1:1 COMPUTING SCHOOLS

THE BEST TECHNOLOGY

IN THE HANDS OF POOR TEACHERS STILL RESULTS IN BAD TEACHING.

GOOD TECHNOLOGY

W/ GOOD TEACHERS CAN BE TRANSFORMATIVE.
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Are there generational differences?

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VISUAL LEARNERS

COMPUTERS & GAMES

USE SOCIAL MEDIA

WHAT IS YOUR PLN?

WIL RICHARDSON ON SOCIAL NETWORKING
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DIGITAL STORYTELLING

MAKE IT VISUAL

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HAIKU DECK

"THE NEXT REPLACEMENT FOR POWERPOINT"
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A NEW WAY TO PRESENT

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BACK STORY

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HOW ADULTS LEARN BEST

  • Make Relevant
  • Respect experience & knowledge
  • Build on previous learning
  • Use diverse training methods
  • Encourage class participation

VIDEO AS A LEARNING TOOL

SUCCESS OF TECH BASED LEARNING

  • Find reasons that training is needed.
  • Draw on adult learner experiences.
  • Personal support at front end.
  • Online support

TECHNOLOGY

HAS CREATED A WEALTH OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

WHY ONLINE LEARNING?

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RESEARCH

  • Quality of learning same
  • Online instruction that is seen as relevant enhances success.
  • Removal of time and space barriers.
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BARRIERS TO ONLINE LEARNING

  • Learning content
  • Lack of prior experience
  • Technophobia
  • Others?
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COMPUTER ASSISTED

  • Referenced learning
  • Computer based learning
  • Simulation
  • Video on demand
  • Game based
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Skillsoft - www.arpct.org

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WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF

TECH SUPPORTED ADULT LEARNING?

NEW MEDIA REPORT

  • 3-5 yrs Wearable Tech
  • 3-5 yrs Maker Space
  • >5 yrs Adaptive Learning
  • >5 yrs Internet of Things