Graphic Organizer

http://ninjape.wikispaces.com/file/view/Graphic+organizer.docx/175098345/Graphic%20organizer.docx

Here is my graphic organizer.

There are many types of technology that has many applications in education that is not being used in classrooms of today. Skype, face book and other web 2.0 applications have many great applications but are rarely used in education.  According to Siemen instead of viewing distance as a barrier to education, realize that it can be the conduit that allows rich interaction and growth, where academic growth can be achieved with a diverse set of learning tools. The three major factors that influence the flow and growth of distance education is communication, collaboration and content.  When viewed as a graphic organizer the interaction between them are obvious.  Information that can easily be shared with wikki’s is easily placed in both content and communication categories. This integration of concepts and tools are the keys to the continued growth of DE and innovative ways of changing the pedagogy of education.


Siemens, G. (2008, January). Learning and knowing in networks: Changing roles for educators and designers. ITForum

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I posted to http://dorsetts-tech.blogspot.com/2010/09/distance-education-does-it-really-go.html

Wow. I think the points you brought up are both valid and thought provoking.  Distance education is quickly become a norm in training, but the effectiveness of elearning is dependant on the provider of these services. I believe that there is a tremendous amount of research that support the concept of elearning as an effective training and teaching model, but still struggle with accepting it as an alternative to F2F training.


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I believe that coloboration is important on all level, but technology allow colloboration to move into another dimension that cross over time contranst and location.  I agree with Dr. Dede, the problems we face will take many people working together to solve and the internet will be the connective glue that will allow us to work through problems and shape our future.

Storyboard of DE for Adult Learners

DE for Adult Learners Storyboard

Lamont Jair Newsome

Diffusion and Integration of Educational Technology

(EDUC - 7101 - 1)

September 29, 2010

Overview                                                                                            Detailed Description

Introduction of Dr. Lacey	Video of Dr. Lacey talking about her Book
Description of the problem of students dropping out of High School and its impact on society.	Video clips of students walking out of class, Video clips of pregnant girls trying to find a job.
List of previous attempted resolutions to increase student participation in school	Video of students attending GED classes
Description of Dr. Lacey Research on DE and adult learners, and how it has positive effects on the High School dropout rate.	Video of students working, taking care of their children and attending class online.
Description of Dr. Lacey research that showed High School dropout attending class in online communities.	Video of students graduating holding a baby, Video of mothers applying for a job after finishing school online.

• How should participation in a collaborative learning community be assessed?

I believe that students who cooperate in a learning community should design and agree on a rubric to grade their work.  Students should cooperate in the design phase of the rubric to ensure that every voice and concern is addressed.  I believe that the assessment should be carried out by students who participate in the community with input from the teacher.  This first alleviate some of the work load on teachers and it allows students to develop higher level of understanding by allowing them to be able to evaluate and assess their peers.  Allowing students to create a manipulative also increase the opportunity to have a fair assessment regardless of starting skill level.

I believe that training and alternative assignments should be made available for those students who hesitate at participating in learning communities.  The training should be designed around the benefits and effectiveness of learning communities. I also think that some assignments should be given to students that allow them the opportunity to practice assignments in a learning community and without group participation.  This would be a great opportunity to train and help others evaluate the effectiveness of group assignments and assessments.

Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2008 a). Principles of distance education: Assessment of collaborative learning featuring George Siemens [DVD]. United States: Walden University.

Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2008 b). Principles of distance education: Learning communities featuring George Siemens [DVD]. United States: Walden University.

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I agree that the anonymous factor does support participation for the shy learner. I believe that there are other factors that must be accounted for such as bullying and plagiarism. How can distance education regulate settings were accountablity is unstable?

October 3, 2010 5:54 PM

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I agree that most people seem to believe that online education is easy and the work load is lighter than F2F classes. I've come to realize that the experience is much more challenging and that as a learner I am mastering more concepts than in a F2F class. I am begining to believe that students graduating from schools online are better prepared for the workforce than those in a F2F school. Time will point to the truth in this example!!

October 3, 2010 8:27 PM

Cybergogue: The Next Generation of Distance Education – Part 1

Cybergogue: The Next Generation of Distance Education – Part 1

Elements of Distance Education Diffusion

Collaborative interactions between people, business and educational institutions have gradually changed as technological advancements have adjusted the way we communicate.  The development of the World Wide Web has provided a medium for the development of emails, face book, twitter and other advancements that has revolutionized the way people interact with each other.  Instead of long distance phone calls to family or business partners, we are able to use Skype, and other resources to actively collaborate with each other.  This improvement has also allowed distance education to transform from correspondence courses to interactive learning that is separated by time, and geography.   

I believe that distance education will continue to ride the tide of technological advancement as it becomes more readily accepted and respected in academia and the business world.  As Mr. Siemens point out, the development and needs of the government, business and academic institutions will facilitate the continued growth and respect for distance education.

The Next Generation of Distance Education

After reading the three articles by Moller, Huett, Foshay and Coleman, I believe that they accurately illustrated the position and the growth potential of distance education. In comparing the authors’ opinions of distance education I realize that they bring up valid points.  In order for distance education to flourish, there need to be a standard to measure the effectiveness of instructional design in distance educational courses. There should also be a regulatory process for promoting, paying and educating instructors in distance education. These procedures would work to promote the growth and development of distance education as an integral part of any institution or training program.  The article and Dr. Simonson also agree that distance education will continue to grow in the future, which calls for accreditation process to ensure that rigor and academic integrity is implemented in all distance education courses. 

One of the factors that promote the growth of distance education is the potential revenue, the ability to attract students from all over the world, and savings to the institution.  I believe that as the strain to fulfill financial obligations increase the desire of academic institution to increase the enrollment of online students will also increase.  This drive for financial benefit with the desire of students to return to school while working will drive the need for distance education, and allow it to become an integral part of educational institutions.

Moller, L., Foshay, W., & Huett, J. (2008, May/June). The evolution of distance education: Implications for instructional design on the potential of the Web (Part 1: Training and Development). TechTrends, 52(3), 70–75.

Moller, L., Foshay, W., & Huett, J. (2008, July/August). The evolution of distance education: Implications for instructional design on the potential of the Web (Part 2: Higher Education). TechTrends, 52(4), 66–70.

Huett, J., Moller, L., Foshay, W. & Coleman, C. (2008, September/October). The evolution of distance education: Implications for instructional design on the potential of the Web (Part 3: K12). TechTrends, 52(5), 63–67.