Learning with Emerging Technologies: Theory and Practice

Cathy Mocibob Marian Read

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TOPIC: Module 3 - Visual and Video Ways to Attract, Engage, & Support Different Learners

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Case Study – New Hire Orientation

• Who are our learners?

• What is our learning environment?

• What is our case study?

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Module 3: Visual & Video Learning

• What is Visual Thinking & Visual Learning?

• Learning Styles

• Attracting Learners

• Web-based & Simulated Learning Environments

• Videos

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Visual Thinking & Visual Learning

“Visual thinking is a learning style where the learner

better understands and retains information when

ideas, words and concepts are associated with

images” (Inspiration).

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Learning Styles

• Learners learn differently and have preferences

based on their needs: Visual, Auditory,

Kinesthetic.

• A blended learning environment would allow

learners to determine their own individual

preferences.

Engagement

Motivation

Collaboration

Critical Thinking Problem Solving

Interactivity

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Focus on the Case Study

The new hire orientation program consists of

multiple learning activities including:

• Series of new hire eLearning courses

• eLearning courses focused specifically on safety

and compliance

• Instructor-led 3 day program

• Web-based simulations

• Interactive online exercises with other employees

• Hands-on learning activities

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Attracting Adult Learners

• Emerging technologies in the classroom

• Control over own learning experience

• Interactivity and collaboration

• Problem solving and critical thinking

• Ability to incorporate pre-existing knowledge

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Focus on the Case Study

Since we are focusing on adult learners, we

incorporate emerging technology into our blended

learning environment.

• Blogs

• Videos/Podcasts

• Synchronous and asynchronous web based

training

• Simulations/game-based learning

• Interactions

• Hands-on activities

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How People Learn

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Web-Based & Simulated Learning

“Technology allows the learning to be personalized

according to the individualized needs of each

student” (Shepherd, 2011).

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Immersive, Situated Learning

• “Immersion is “being there,” the subjective

impression that one is in a real place” (Slator,

2009). (Dede, Page 7)

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Focus on the Case Study

The new hire orientation program consists of training

in the areas of:

• Safety

• Sales

• Product Knowledge

• Systems/technology

• Ethics and compliance

• Leadership

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What to consider when making

videos?

Audience (who and

what is it for)

Camera angle

Voice (inflection, tone...)

Image/screen share

• Music

• Ambiance

• Tools (which and how

many tools?)

• Length

• Timing

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Effective Learning Videos

• Material is chunked – step by step

• Attention-drawing graphics

• Animations

• Provide meaningful examples

• Zoom in on details

• Provide titles

• Include closed captioning

• Dramatize events and concepts

• Appeal to the emotions, use humour

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Principles for Making Videos

• Through videos you are reaching one-to-one

• Be friendly and conversational

• Good eye contact

• Audio, audio, audio

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What Does the Research Say?

• Findings of study of 6.9 million video watching

sessions for edX courses:

• Best received videos are:

– Short - 3-7 minutes

– Informal talking heads

– Khan-style tablet drawings

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Informal Talking Heads

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Khan-style Tablet Capture

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Tablet Capture with Instructor

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Live Capture

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On-Location Shoot

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Screen Capture

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Focus on the Case Study

Within the blended learning environment, we offer

learners access to safety videos demonstrating best

practices and safety protocol. Videos are:

• 3-5 minutes long

• Topic-specific

• Available to all – not just new hires

• Delivered by live “instructor”

• Relatable

• On location

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Struggles & Challenges

Use of Visual and Video offers challenges:

• Dependent on availability of technology

• Learning curve

• Support for new technology

• Cost

• Adoption by learners

• “Part” of blended learning environment

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Summary – Where Does it Fit?

Through the use of video in

a blended learning

environment, learners are

able to successfully learn

through the use of speech,

sound, and demonstration.

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Blended Learning

Video

Assessment

SimulationInstructor-

led

eLearning

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Examples

Below are links to videos on the topic of blended learning:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD8AUfGsCKg

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD8AUfGsCKg

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD8AUfGsCKg

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