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Learning 2.0 meets MOOC: Professional Development Evolves

in Hyperlinked Libraries

Michael Stephens, PhD | Assistant ProfessorSan Jose State University SLIS

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@mstephens7

#hyperlibMOOC


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Library learning evolves.

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• Offshoots to other topics such as professional development and research skills.

• Some libraries offer course to users, State Library of Queensland

• Mobile 23 Things - new version focused on apps, currently offered in Germany

Learning 2.0 Evolves


http://23mobilethings.net/wpress/

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The Hyperlinked Library

• Course created at SJSU SLIS Fall 2011

• Explores emerging trends and technologies in information environments

• Spring 2013: Convert course to MOOC for professional development opportunity.


The Hyperlinked Library MOOC

• ...would be community focused.

• ...would aim for a high degree of social interaction and sharing.

• ...would not feel like a listen, read, take a test, repeat MOOC.


#hyperlibMOOC Pilot

• Pilot project

• Would aim for 300-400 people

• Platform: Wordpress open source software

• Plugin suite: Buddypress, enables site to be large scale social network


Some Numbers

• Announced March 2013

• Gathered contact info for interested persons

• 1346 people expressed interest from across the globe

• Sent 600+ people regsitration information

• 363 registered

• Activity increasing in week 4


Instructional Design


xMOOC

cMOOChttp://moocnewsandreviews.com/ultimate-guide-to-xmoocs-and-cmoocso/


Learning happens within a network.

George Siemens


Instructional Design

• Work of Henry Jenkins

• Mezirow’s “Transformative Learning”

• Stephens’ Learning 2.0 research

http://mooc.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/about/instructional-design/


Henry Jenkins[Participatory culture] is a culture with relatively low barriers to artistic expression and civic engagement, strong support for creating and sharing one’s creations, and some type of informal mentorship whereby what is known by the most experienced is passed along to novices.

Henry Jenkins (2006), p. 3


Connected Learning

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Henry Jenkins

• “Connected Learning”

• Groups of learners come together with the following three key ingredients:


A Shared Purpose

http://henryjenkins.org/2012/03/connected_learning_a_new_parad.html

Learning about the Hyperlinked Library


Production Centered


Assignments are practical artifacts, such as a technology plan,

Openly Networked


Open and live on the Web


Mezirow

The MOOC incorporates the concept of transformative learning. Mezirow (1997) describes a learning process that includes reflection on experience: “Transformative learners move toward a frame of reference that is more inclusive, discriminating, self- reflective, and integrative of experience” (p. 5).


As learners encounter new ideas, new approaches – and for the MOOC, new technologies – they constantly update and broaden their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.


Learning 2.0 Research

• Studied Learning 2.0 in Australia, US and mobile program in Denmark

• Created thematic lists of best practice

• Findings influenced MOOC design

• Key elements include....


Play

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We can make sense of things via experimentation.

The Hyperlinked Library MOOC | SJSU SLIS | Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0Reflection

We explore our reactions to ideas by blogging.


The #hyperlibMOOC


• All students write a reflective blog

• Will choose 3 of six possible assigments

• Assignments will be evaluated by peers

• All students participate in final week symposium, sharing their learning

Features


Features

• MOOC utilizes badges as incentive and to indicate progress.

• Smaller tasks receive “checkpoint badges”

• Milestones receive “Master Badges”


• Homerooms of 30-40 students

• “Participatory Learning Guides” oversee each homeroom and offer support

• PLGs are SJSU SLIS students & volunteers from other LIS schools

• PLGs are first point of contact for questions

Features


• “Tribes” - Student generated groups

• Focus on various subjects

• Completely student created and populated

Features


Text

Sample Tribes


Going Forward

• Nine more weeks to go

• Participants completed pre-course survey

• Will also offer post-course survey

• Findings will provide key insights about MOOCs for professional development


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Learner

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Connector


Collaborator

#hyperlibMOOC


Michael Stephens

[email protected]

@mstephens7

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References

Jenkins, H. (2006). Confronting the challenges of participatory culture. Chicago: MacArthur Foundation.

Jenkins, H. (March 1, 2012). Connected learning: A new paradigm [Web log post]. http://henryjenkins.org/2012/03/connected_learning_a_new_parad.html

Mezirow, J. (1997). Transformative learning: Theory to practice. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 1997(74), 5-12. Retrieved from http://www.ecolas.eu/content/images/Mezirow%20Transformative%20Learning.pdf


MOOC Toolkit: Creating a Platform & Large Scale

Course for Student Success

Sandy Hirsh | Ky;e Jones | Michael StephensSan Jose State University SLIS

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu

#hyperlibMOOC


Agenda:

• Dr. Sandy Hirsh, Director, SLIS - Background and support

• Kyle Jones, SLIS Lecturer & UW Madison PhD Student - Technical Design

• Dr. Michael Stephens, Assitant Professor, SLIS - Technologies, Community & Observations


Creating a Platform for Success


Observations

• Some blog posts generate high volume of comments

• Activity goes beyone MOOC site to Twitter, Facebook and Goodreads

• #hyperlibMOOC hastag popular for sharing

• Student group creates Goodreads group


Thoughts from Participants


“In the last few weeks, I've been more enthusiastic about my job than I have in a long time, thanks to this MOOC...”


“I’m here to learn and figure out how I might play a role in MOOCs on my campus.”


I am making a commitment to this MOOC, and already, there are some differences that seem like they may keep me engaged. Having a “homeroom” and other “tribes” connects me to a smaller group of people.

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Thank you!