EDEV 405 introductory workshop 7th October 2015

An introduction to EDEV405:Designing learning

utilising digital technologies

Nick Bunyan: Educational Developer & Learning TechnologistELearning Unit, Centre for Lifelong Learning

Workshop outline1. Introduce key themes & ideas. 2. How the module will work.3. How you will be assessed.4. Explore areas of interest.

Practical 1. Discussion board - communication2. Wiki - assessment

Three broad themes:design thinking & learning design, engaging students

Activity #1

On your tables, briefly discuss the Prof. Eric Mazur video

What did you think of the broad change process he outlined?

•Realised student learning was not what he wanted, •reflected & explained (theorised) what the problem was, •used research evidence, •empathised & understood the nature of his students learning experiences, •created, tested, evaluated and evolved a new approach.

Design thinking example Prof Eric Mazur

Design thinking process 1. DiscoveryHow do I approach the problem?

2. InterpretationHow do I interpret it?

3. IdeationWhat do I create?

4. ExperimentationHow do I build it?

5. EvolutionHow do I evolve it?

• Empathetic • Collaborative• Optimistic• Experimental

•Re-design focused on active student learning – design of learning activities, formative assessment, peer learning,•Clear student & staff roles,•Alignment of technology to support learning and teaching.

Learning design exampleProf Eric Mazur

Slides on:Ld graph – efficient use of time.Create slide – effect teaching vs use of technology.

Engaging students in the process

Module structureModule sessions - workshops

Design thinking stages – patch assessment tasks

W2W1 W3 W4 W5

Introduction Discovery Interpretation Ideation Experimentation

Evolution

Module assessment:patchwork text portfolio assessment

Online learning

Activity #2Individually write down a brief list of challenges, problem areas, issues you want to work on during the module. These could be influenced from EDEV401 or EDEV402 etc.

Then share and discuss these with a neighbour.

Practical skills development