ICAO 2nd NGAP Symposium – December 4 2014Dr. Suzanne Kearns

Western University, Ontario CANADA

1. Connection

2. Customization

3. Competency

Wearable Technology

Connect Training & Technology� Intelligent incorporation of

technology into classrooms

� Interactive

� Scenario-based

� Learners search out answers rather than passively ‘listen’

� Technology:

� Mobile devices

� Clickers

� Augmented Reality

Connect with NGAP

Customization

Traditional Classroom

Customize Curriculum� Evolve towards a ‘guide on the side’ model

In Relation to e-Learning:� Linear Learning

� Data-Driven Adaptive Learning

Adaptive Learning is Competency-Focused

� Consistent curriculum, but learner gets:

� Just Enough

� Just In Time

� Just For Me

� Increase pass rate by providing learners with the support they need

• Connect with learners by incorporating technology and intelligent teaching methods

• Customize content through ‘guide on the side’ and adaptive curricula

• Develop Competencies through data-driven curriculum and job-relevant instruction

• Dr. Suzanne Kearns, Western University, skearns4@uwo.ca