Learning Communities

Presentation byAllen Apgar

LTMS 510 - 03

Learning Communities

• Objective–Definition

– Inclusion in educational system

–Development using technology

Historical Examples

• What do you think of when you hear the words “Learning Communities”?

Community Examples

• Science Explorers• Chess Club• Itunes University• Tech Leaders - PETE& C• Online Class

Online Examples

• Educause

• Concept to Classroom

• Elearning Guild

Advantages/Benefits

• Depth• Common Goals/Interests• Diversity• Use of technology• Global Connection

Advantages

“The sum is greater than each of the parts”

Design Considerations

• Educational Pedagogy• Time• Intensity• “Back end”

needs/follow up

Development Considerations

• What do you want to teach/learn?• How can you share your expertise?

Implementation Considerations

• Technology assists learning• Goal: More meaningful learning• Life-long skills/interests

Leading Tools

• Most LMS, LCMS and CMS have community functions built in to the product.– Moodle– Atutor– Olat– .LRN– Blackboard

Open Source Options

• Web 2.0–Wiki’s–Blogs–Podcasts – Itunes U, Jpodder, etc.–Video - Youtube– Social Networks: Facebook, MySpace, etc.– Twitter, Whispur, etc.

Conclusions

• Connection to the correct community• Interest/Challenge• Nurture/develop love of learning• Guidance is critical

Learning Communities

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• c-learning photo: http://www.gdrc.org/kmgmt/c-learn/index.html

Bibliography of Images

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