I have been a 'student' of online learning now for about 12 years. Over the years the 'audience' has broadened to encompass primary to tertiary students. Part of this is the availability of platforms to facilitate asynchronous communication. The tools are there, the connections are building BUT are we leading our students into being successful. This article talks about the seven things needed to be successful....are we encouraging this in face-to-face classrooms in the younger years so they will be successful as the students grows and the availability grows?
See the article at:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/digital-learning-seven-tips-heather-wolpert-gawron
A summary of the attributes is below
- You have to have a sense of self.
- You need to be able to manage your time wisely.
- You have GOT to know how to collaborate.
- You need to be able to set goals for yourself.
- You need to communicate well in writing.
- You must follow the community norms.
- You must be your own advocate.
Hi vicki, tasty article. I found myself asking a question - how does one become / develop each of the attributes ?
ReplyDeleteI reckon the attributes provide a roadmap for learning development, and analysis when things aren't working.
Thing is, are they existent in syllabi/curricula/effective learning program's already? And present in pre-service teacher programs?
If not, then how will cultivation of the attributes be naturally incorporated into the expectations of teachers by leaders, and of students by teachers?
Steve