Unit 6: Evaluating elearning practice

a collaborative activity

TheodoraBen

RachelFrank

Cathy   

Nov. 2009

Case studies selected

 

Case study 9Seeing Student Thinking and Building a Space for

Collaborative Faculty Curriculum Development  

Summary:

-Whitney Schlegel uses case-based teaching to engage students and allow for uncertainty to be a part of the science classroom.

- Student teams built eportfolios, documenting both the processes and content of their learning.

- Access was then given to all students so they could all engage in cross-group discussion and learn from each other.

Whitney SchlegelProfessor of Biology and Director of Human Biology Indiana University Bloomington

Case study 16 Transferring knowledge and experience in innovative

educational transformation  

Summary: Transformation of a large introductory physics course from a traditional lecture hall format to a student-centered active learning space. This model was shared online.

John Belcher Professor of Physic

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Key principles

Key PrinciplesP1 Reflection encouraged

P2 Collaboration / cooperation between students on activities

P3 Simplicity / clearly communicated and guided activities

P4 Student-centred

P5 Encourage 'deep learning' / Extension of learning potential

P6 Appropriateness of technologies used

P7 Active learning

P8 Appropriateness of design of learning activities

P9 Improved student-student sharing of subject-related artifacts / reflections / peer reviewing / building sense of

student community

P10 Improved sharing of content and ideas between all students and teachers

Case study Evidence:

Collaborative tools used