Designing Technology-Enhanced Resource-Based Learning Environments

Michael J. Hannafin

Professor of Instructional Technology

Director, Learning and Performance Support Laboratory

Wheatley-Georgia Research Alliance Chair in Technology-Enhanced Learning

University of Georgia, Athens GA 30602 USA

Objectives/Outcomes:

Workshop will focus on the designs and structures of resource-based learning environments (RBLEs), with an emphasis on the psychological and pedagogical underpinnings. RBLEs are technology-mediated learning environments wherein existing resources are utilised to support diverse teaching-learning applications that are often very similar to their initial purposes. Resources are defined along a continuum ranging from isolated existing data points through generated artefacts, depending on their utility for given teaching and/or learning. RBLEs aid the user in transforming a resource's meaning by inducing interpretive perspectives, scaffolding interpretation based on the particular user's intents and needs, and facilitating metacognitive processes. Participants will be introduced to the basic components of RBLEs, provided detailed examples of RBLEs in practice and gain experience in conceptualising and designing RBLEs.

Intended Level of Presentation:

Introductory

Max./Min. Number of Participants:

10-20