Infusing Principles of Learner-centred Learning in IDM Courseware Development for the teaching and learning of Electrical Technology

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Infusing Principles of Learner-centred Learning
in IDM Courseware Developmentfor the teaching
and learning ofElectrical Technology
By Ng Weng Choh, Lim Ee-Lon iMedia Centre, Ngee
Ann Polytechnic And Seah-Liang Shi Ping, School
of Engineering (Electrical Engineering Division)
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Abstract

• Various blends of pedagogical strategies and
  technological affordances have been proposed for
  the 21st century learners commonly known as the
  Net Gen, Gen Y, or Digital Natives. At Ngee Ann
  Polytechnic, we have conjured our own unique
  blend of Interactive and Digital Media (IDM)
  courseware development that is anchored on a
  solid learning design and infused with
  Learner-Centered-Learning features. This paper
  describes our use of courseware, virtual
  simulations and interactive game for the teaching
  of Electrical Technology module.
• Finally survey results will be discussed

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New Generation of Learners

• The Net Generation has arrived combining
  demographic muscle with digital mastery who in
  profound and fundamental ways learn very
  differently than their parents Don Tapscott
  Growing Up Digital
• Our students as digital natives, will continue
  to evolve and change so rapidly that we wont be
  able to keep up Marc Prensky Dont Bother
  me mom Im learning
• todays teens are recasting the image of
  youth from downbeat and alienated to upbeat and
  engaged Neil Howe, William Strauss
  Millennials Rising The Next Great Generation

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Learner Centered Learning

• Shifting the balance of classroom power from
  teacher to student
• Designing content as a means to building
  knowledge rather than a knowledge end in
  itself
• Positioning the teacher as a facilitator and
  contributor, rather than director and source of
  knowledge
• Shifting responsibility for learning from teacher
  to learner and
• Promoting learning through effective assessment

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Learner Centered Learning - features

• Reflective
• Learners are engaged to examine and interpret
  experiences to attain new understanding.
• Collaborative
• Learning is a social activity. When content is
  shared with others who have related interests, a
  rich pool of perspectives is created.
• Exploratory (Research)
• Learners will be empowered as knowledge
  producers through meaningful research.
• Doing/Producing
• Relates to providing opportunities for learners
  to work on meaningful, realistic projects as well
  as implementing a variety of interactive problems
  for practice, exercises and tests that aid
  understanding.

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Focus on Learning Design
Courseware to

• Be interactive, Compelling and engaging
• Have a clear articulation of learning design
• Incorporate LcL features
• Collaborative
• Reflective
• Explorative
• Doing/Producing
• Incorporates LcL activities

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Description of Courseware Development Form
Demo
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Survey Results Module Electrical
TechnologyTopic Electromagnetism
Strongly disagree Disagree Not sure Agree Strongly agree
Qn. My Learning experience () My Learning experience () My Learning experience () My Learning experience () My Learning experience () My Learning experience ()
1. The activities for this topic were interesting. 4 10 12 66 8
2, The online game helped me to develop a good understanding of the topic. 2 9 23 60 6
3. The e-learning courseware helped me in to develop a good understanding of the topic. 3 6 28 59 4
4. I would like more topics/lessons to be taught in this way. 8 15 22 40 15
The design features of the e-learning courseware The design features of the e-learning courseware The design features of the e-learning courseware The design features of the e-learning courseware The design features of the e-learning courseware The design features of the e-learning courseware
5. The animated illustrations, graphic images, text, learning games, audio narration and video demonstrate the concepts effectively. 4 6 19 61 10
6. The navigation (moving from one page/topic to another), functional features, interface within the courseware are friendly and intuitive. 4 4 19 60 12
7. The courseware is easy to access. 3 7 13 58 17