Is there a template for online learning?

Templates For Online Learning

Lindy KleinPukunui

Cherry StewartMacquarie University

Pause for Thought

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Template metaphor

Cookie Cutter Patchwork Pattern

Discovery

Cookie Cutter enhanced

Template elements combined

3 layers of Template

3 layers of Template

Pause for Thought

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Joy/satisfaction

Structure the elements

Variety is endless Consistency evident

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Metacognitive process

random action → discovery → joy →

intentional action → integration →

images → symbol → forming memories →

predicting → experiential change

Zull, J. (2011). From Brain to Mind Using neuroscience to Guide Change in Education. Sterling VA: Stylus Publishing LLC.

A Learning Story

Experience

Reality Perceptions

Intentional Act

A sid

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Symbolic creation

• Drawings

• Doodles

• Construction

• Graphic representation

• Written text • Formal

• Informal

Forming memories

elements

Zull’s process

• random action → discovery → joy →

• intentional action → integration →

• images → symbol → forming memories →

• predicting → experiential change

Learning Design

• Rewarded experimentation and enquiry + Feedback

• Task to extend investigation + Feedback

• Symbolic representation featuring graphics, images, audio/video, text (new creations) + Feedback

• Documented reflection and recommendations + Feedback

Is there a Template?

YES / NO

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