creating learning coherence with an eportfolio
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Creating Learning Coherence with an ePortfolioDr. Beata Jones, Gracia Sohr, Diana Rogers
Texas Christian [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
#AAEEBLTCU, February 29, 2016, Fort Worth, TX
“The main part of intellectual education is not acquisition of facts but learning how to make facts live.“ --Oliver Wendel Holmes
Overview
The Educational Setting
Learning Coherence
Evidence-based Principles of Bringing Coherence to Student’s Learning
Strategies for Structuring ePortfolio Learning Contexts
Showcase & Learning Reflection
Q&A
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The Educational Setting: Shifting 21st Century Learning Realities
20th Century LearningSingle Source
“Individually, read Chapter 3 and be ready to answer
questions.”
21st Century LearningCrowd Source
“With your team, find and read a relevant articles, find and explore a relevant website, find and watch a relevant video, go into the community, interview a relevant person and be prepared to discuss.”
Learning Coherence
…‘‘the manner in which opportunities to learn have been arranged (organizationally, logistically) to achieve a common goal’’ (Tatto, 1996, p. 176).
Tatto, M. (1996). Examining values and beliefs about teaching diverse students: Understanding the challenges for teacher education. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 18, 155–180.
‘‘Perhaps the most basic thing that can be said about human memory is that unless detail is placed into a structured pattern, it is rapidly forgotten’’ (Brunner, 1977, p. 37).
Bruner, J. (1977). The process of education. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press
Evidence-based Principles of Bringing Coherence to Student’s Learning
Self-Directed Guide to Designing Significant Learning Experiences
Best Practices in ePortfolio Implementation
Creating Curricular Coherence with an ePortfolio
Clear Learning Goals
•Goal Statements•ePortfolio Samples of Work•ePortfolio Templates that Structure Work
Teaching & Learning Activities
•Rich Learning Experiences with related Activities built into the Template•Choices in Learning Experiences, based on passions and interests•Digital Storytelling approach to Learning Activity reflections•Learning Activities requiring linking across digital learning platforms•Games•Final Learning Reflection requiring Learning Integration
Feedback & Assessment
•Mentoring•Rubrics•Formative & Summative Feedback•Self-Assessment
Goals for
Learning Assessment
& Measuremen
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CommunityEngagement
Instructional
Practices
Resource Deployment
Creating Curricular CoherenceWhat? How
Well?
How?Adapted from: http://www.slideshare.net/jpcostasr/coherence-boces-share
Strategies for Structuring ePortfolio Learning Contexts
Community Engagement
Course/Program Community Building Among Students and Faculty
Professional Community Engagement
SXSW Interactive TCU – An Honors Colloquium Course
https://tcu.digication.com/hcol_40043_655_sxsw_interactive_tcu/Welcome
Digital Storytelling ePortfolio: Course-Based Example
• Student Template:
• https://tcu.digication.com/sxsw_tcu_student_portfolio_template/Welcome/ • Course Portfolio: https://tcu.digication.com/hcol_40043_655_sxsw_interactive_tcu/Welcome/ https://tcu.digication.com/katie_drees_sxsw/Welcome/published
Bringing Coherence to SXSW TCU Course
GOALS
Bringing Coherence to SXSW TCU Course
Learning Activities
•Selection of conference theme(s) to follow, based on interests•Conference theme research•Conference planning•Professional networking•Conference attendance and blogging•On-Campus TED-talk about the theme•Learning reflection
Scaffolding Activities
•Community building: Facebook group•Professional community engagement: LinkedIn, Twitter, Structured Interviews, Email•ePortfolio tinkering labs•Presentation preparation workshops•New Venture Idea competition•Guest speakers
Bringing Coherence to SXSW TCU Course
ASSESSMENT
Showcase – Course Portfolio
Gracia Sohr – Senior Engineering Major, enrolled during Spring of 2015 in an Honors Colloquium SXSW Interactive TCU: Learning to Change the World through Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Gracia’s Portfolio: https://tcu.digication.com/gracia_sohr_sxsw_interactive_2015/Welcome/published
Learning Reflection
COHERENCE
Networking
Research
Passion
Empathy
Cultural Pathways (CP3) through Eastern Europe – A Study Abroad Program
https://tcu.digication.com/cultural_pathways_2015_program_eportfolio/About_the_Program/published
Digital Storytelling ePortfolios: Program-Based Example
• https://tcu.digication.com/lauren_jupina_cultural_pathways_20151/About_Me
• Student Template:
• https://tcu.digication.com/your_name_cultural_pathways_2015_eportfolio/Home/published • Program Portfolio: https://tcu.digication.com/cultural_pathways_2015_program_eportfolio/Home/
Work-in-P
rogress!
Bringing Coherence to CP3 Program
GOALS
Bringing Coherence to CP3 Program
Learning Activities:
•Research & Presentations about cities visited•Guided tours•Interactive team activities•Cultural events•Free Time•Blog•Home learning reflection Pecha Kucha
Scaffolding Activities:
•Study Abroad Orientation•Trip Planning•Intercultural Effectiveness Scale (IES)•In-country learning reflection dinners•Games•Photo contest
PRISM Pedagogy Applied to Intercultural Knowledge Competency (IKC) Building
PERSPECTIVES
RESOURCES
INSIGHTS
SKILL SETS
MINDSETS
The PRISM is a multi-modal approach to engaging students in experiential learning
IKC
Williams, Tracy Rundstrom (2014). “Learning through A PRISM.” Insights into Teaching and Learning. (Fall) https://issuu.com/tcuelearning/docs/14_fall_insights_final , pp. 5-7.
Bringing Coherence to CP3 ProgramASSESSMENT
Showcase – Program Portfolio
Diana Rogers– Sophomore Communication Studies major, completing during Spring-Summer-Fall of 2015 a non-credit Honors Abroad Program: Cultural Pathways through Eastern Europe: Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest & Prague
Diana’s Portfolio: https://tcu.digication.com/diana_rogers_cp3/Home/
Learning Reflection
Intercultural Competence
Self-Reflection Interpersonal Skills Flexibility Curiosity
Wrap Up
Self-Directed Guide to Designing Significant Learning Experiences
Thank You!Beata Jones, Ph.D. Gracia Sohr Diana Rogers
[email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/beatamjones@BeataJones www.slideshare.net/BeataJones
[email protected], https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracia-sohr-84144771@GraciaSohr