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LEARNING PATHS
PROVIDE SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING TRACKS
TRAVIS THURSTON & KENNETH LARSEN
JULY 8, 2015
CONTACT US
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BLENDED LEARNING 10k
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2015
12th ANNUAL ONLINE LEARNING CONSORTIUM
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CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATH
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LEGO CHALLENGE
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VARK MODALITIES
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Fleming, N.D. and Mills, C. (1992), Not Another Inventory, Rather a Catalyst for Reflection, To Improve the Academy, Vol. 11, 1992., page 137.
VISUAL
AURAL
KINESTHETIC
READ/WRITE
MODALITY POLL
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MULTI-
MODAL
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COURSE CONCEPT
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Current research shows self-directed learning optimizes the learning experience (Markant & Gurekis, 2013; 2012) and is more brain learning centered (Willis, 2008) and student centered (Barnes, 2013).
self-directed learning
brain learning centered
student centered
Willis, J. (2008) How Your Child Learns Best: Brain Friendly Strategies to Ignite Your Student's Learning and Increase School Success. Sourcebooks, Naperville, IL
Barnes, M (2013) ROLE Reversal: Achieving uncommonly excellent results in student centered classroom. ASCD, Alexandria, VA
Markant, D.B. and Gureckis, T.M. (2013, in press). Is it better to select or to receive? Learning via active and passive hypothesis testing. Journal of Experimental Psychology
Gureckis, T.M. and Markant, D.B. (2012). A cognitive and computational perspective on self-directed learning. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 7, 464-481
RESEARCH
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PROBLeM
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Module SCALING
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GRADING RULES
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learning paths tool
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learning paths tool
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learning paths tool
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learning paths tool
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learning paths tool
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learning paths tool
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DR. STEWART'S APPLICATION
Track Course Content Access
Track Student Path Changes
- Must attempt each modal at least once
- Track content usage for research
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learning paths tool
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DR. STEWART'S APPLICATION
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IDEA STUDENT RATINGS
Next 20%
Middle 40%
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IDEA STUDENT RATINGS
87%
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STUDENT FEEDBACK
What aspects of the teaching or content of this course do you feel were especially good?
"I loved the different pathways of learning. I wish all of my classes did this."
"I loved the fact that I could learn according to my learning style."
"I liked the different paths that were available and the opportunity to switch paths."
"I enjoyed being able to work in the modality that fit my needs best."
"I felt like the instructor genuinely enjoyed this topic and he wanted us to enjoy it too."
"I loved the VARK and the different tracks for learning. It was very innovative and effective for me."
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Think-Pair-Share
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Learning Paths - OLC 2015
By Travis Thurston
Learning Paths - OLC 2015
Exploring the USU developed Learning Paths tool.
