LEARNING PATHS
PROVIDE SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING TRACKS
TRAVIS THURSTON
APRIL 14, 2016
Guiding students on the Learning Path
Self-Directed Learning in an Undergrad Online Course
photo by James Wheeler on Flickr
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Travis N. Thurston
Sr. Instructional Designer, CIDI
travis.thurston@usu.edu
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Ph.D. Student, TEAL
Curriculum & Instruction
- Undergraduate Breadth Arts Course
- Allow Topic Choice for Self-Direction
- Flex Grading with Due Date Scaffold
CONSIDERATIONS
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COURSE DESIGN
- 2 Instructional Designers
- 1 Instructional Developer/Programmer
- 1 Instructor/ Subject Matter Expert
- 1 Media Specialist
- Canvas LMS - Grading Rules
- USU Design Tools LTI
- Custom LTI Tool - Learning Paths
- Kaltura Media Integration
INTRODUCTION
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
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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
LITERATURE
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Radenski, A. (2009, July). Freedom of choice as a motivational factor for active learning. In ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (Vol. 41, No. 3, pp. 21-25). ACM.
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LITERATURE
"Assisted Freedom of Choice"
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QUESTIONS
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Using a Self-Directed Learning Model
1. Which are the most important factors when selecting a topic to study?
2. What challenges/barriers do students encounter with assignments?
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METHODOLOGY
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Evaluation Data
Canvalytics
(assignments, page views, etc.)
Learning Paths Data
(accessing course content)
Unit Surveys (4)
(qualitative student feedback)
Action Research
F2F to Online Course
(transition course to online)
Self-Directed Learning Model
(student choice in study topics)
Interactive approach to discussions
(students connect to content)
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1. Which of the following is the most important factor when selecting a unit to complete?
UNIT 1
UNIT 2
UNIT 3
UNIT 4
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INITIAL FINDINGS
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TOPIC OF INTEREST
Accessing Topics
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TOPIC OF INTEREST
Assignment Submissions
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TOPIC OF INTEREST
1037
PARTICPATIONS
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2. What are some of the challenges/barriers you have faced with completing the unit assignments?
1. Time Management/Procarastination
2. Assignment Difficulty/Length
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INITIAL FINDINGS
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INITIAL FINDINGS
8K
>20K
>20K
>20K
19K
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INITIAL FINDINGS
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FUTURE DIRECTIONS
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Provide additional due date structure
Dashboard for completed assignments and units
Reduce number of assignments and change format
Continue to iterate future course offerings to improve
CONTACT US
Travis N. Thurston
Sr. Instructional Designer, CIDI
travis.thurston@usu.edu
@travesty328
Ph.D. Student, TEAL
Curriculum & Instruction
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#USUETE #USURESEARCH
Learning Paths - SRS 2016
By Travis Thurston
Learning Paths - SRS 2016
Exploring the USU developed Learning Paths tool as a self-directed, learner-centered, online course delivery option.
