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Using the Cloud forBlended Learning in Higher Education
Presented by:
Judy WaltersUmeka NaidooNevin ElGazzar
OutlineContextTheoretical FrameworkCloud LearningPBL+
FrameworkCourse DetailsThe TaskDesign StrategyEvaluation = YOUR
TASK
Context and GoalsHE without LMS, tech tools or budgetInstructor
for Leadership in Multicultural Organizations Wants to use IBL for
PBLWant to try blended learning for freeGoal: Use cloud learning
for project-based learningTheoretical FrameworkCloud LearningWhat
is cloud learning?Cloud computing (CC) is a term for networked
computers that deliver IT services over the internet to many users
in and on demand environment. In that sense, cloud computing offers
cheaper way to acquire and use IT services as they can reach the
cloud or the resources needed that is why it is called on-demand
computing. (Thomas, 2010)AdvantagesCost effective, enhanced
engagement, collaboration, transparency, ConcernsPrivacy, security,
anonymity, capacity, surveillance, reliability, liability
Cloud ExamplesCloud computing technologies used in Indian Rural
Schools and Engineering College EducationChina has started a
cloud-based education programSri Lanka used cloud computing to
bridge the gap between rural and urban areas.Botswana used cloud
computing for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
PBL+ FrameworkStudents given complex real world task.Work in
teams to develop plan for completing task.Find authentic situation
to conduct their inquiry.Gather information to support inquiry +
complete task.Share, evaluate, analyze and synthesize information
and determine how to use it to complete the task.Decide how to
share results and what artifacts to create.
Learners scaffolded by both the instructor and cloud tools.
Course DetailsCompetency DomainsMulticulturalismStrategic
planningLeadership/TeamworkOrganizational developmentIntercultural
awareness and communicationCritical, analytical and creative
thinking Problem solving and decision makingDigital literacy
Duration: 4 weeksTeams: 3- 6 peopleRationale for Choosing Cloud
ToolsFree online learningCollaborative learningSimple to learnEasy
to incorporate other tech tools (video)Transparent
feedbackCommunication: teacher-learner &
learner-learnerEdmodoWikiBlogsTask + instructionsFind an
organization that wants to become more multicultural. Develop
strategies its leaders can use to make their organization more
multicultural. Make sure the strategies you propose are
research-informed, organization-appropriate and implementable.
Creatively present your recommendations to the organizations
leadership team and submit an organization development report with
references.Design StrategyDesign Strategy - Handout
Scenario: Challenges and StrategiesPlease click
herehttps://sites.google.com/site/blendedlearning12/https://titanpad.com/OVzXxaXE4E
Design Strategy EvaluationYour thoughts
Transforming the way many teachers teach and many students learn
(Carter, 2012, p. 3).
ReferencesGarrison, R. (2011). E-Learning in the 21st Century: A
Framework for Research and Practice. New York: Routledge.Carter, K.
J. (2012). Google Docs: A virtual gold mine for supporting
collaboration and learning. Unpublished document. Friesen, S.
(2013). Inquiry Based Learning. In R.C. Richey (Ed.) Encyclopedia
of Terminology for Educational and Communications and Technology.
New York, NY: Springer.Gutierrez, I. (2013). Project Based Learning
in R. C. Richey (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Terminology for Educational
Communications and Technology. pp. 325-326. New York, NY:
Springer.Johnson, L., Adams Becker, S., Estrada, V., Freeman, A.
(2014). NMC Horizon Report: 2014 Higher Education Edition. Austin,
Texas: The New Media Consortium.
