EDER 679 12 Computer Based Learning II Jacobsen

EDER 679. 12 Computer Based Learning II Jacobsen, D. M.

Members of our group… • Introduce yourself – Green sheet • Tell us your favorite color Jacobsen, D. M.

Essential Question • How do we structure learning environments with the cognitive and technological tools needed for learners to construct and share their own knowledge? Jacobsen, D. M.

Objectives • to build an understanding of user -centered DESIGN with an extension to the PRODUCTION phase of educational software development – Usability and user experience • to work in groups of 2 -3 to design and produce a computerbased application that will solve a learning problem Jacobsen, D. M.

Inquiry Based Learning Environment • Weekly f 2 f seminar & hands-on lab • Academic writing & critique – Weekly literature review & response – Team presentations • Web-based portfolio (40%) – Publish coursework on the web (wiki) • Design Project (60%) – Team presentations and peer review – Comprehensive paper Jacobsen, D. M.

Cognitive Tools • Seminar discussion & debate of ideas • Reflection / Response to Reading – Course texts – Research articles, both print and online • Expert guest speakers • Videos and web sites • Web-based portfolios Jacobsen, D. M.

Course Texts • Norman, D. (2004). Emotional Design: Why we love (or hate) everyday things. New York , NY : Basic Books. • A membership in Intelligence Online www. iomembership. com • Online book - Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. URL http: //www. usability. gov/pdfs/guidelines. html Jacobsen, D. M.

Technological Tools • E-mail, word pro • Concept mapping • Power. Point • Web design, Dreamweaver, etc. • Wiki, various • Web research • Intelligence Online custom • And so on… Jacobsen, D. M.

Design A Learning Application: Constructing Knowledge DESIGN PRODUCTION EVALUATION Sustained inquiry into the essential questions to do with each stage of the user centered design and development process Jacobsen, D. M.

Stages in the Design Process Information Design What is the problem? The product? - content - goals - audience - organization Flowchart Jacobsen, D. M.

Information Design: Sharing Knowledge • Web-based example of student work Jacobsen, D. M.

Stages in the Design Process Information Instructional Design What is the problem? Learning The product? Theory & - content - goals - audience Model? Strategy? - organization Flowchart Learn Specs. Jacobsen, D. M.

Stages in the Design Process Information Instructional Design What is the problem? Learning The product? Theory & - content - goals - audience Interaction Design How should It work? - navigation - interaction - controls Strategy? - organization Flowchart Learn Specs. Storyboard Jacobsen, D. M.

Sharing Knowledge Jacobsen, D. M.

Stages in the Design Process Information Instructional Design What is the problem? Learning The product? Theory & - content - goals - audience How should It work? - navigation - interaction - use case - controls Strategy? Presentation Design How should It look? - style - layout - elements Learner tasks - organization Flowchart Interaction Design Learn Specs. Storyboard Jacobsen, D. M. Prototype

Student Work Jacobsen, D. M.

TPGP - CBE Jacobsen, D. M.

Telecollaborative Learning Jacobsen, D. M.

Successful Processes & Project Ideas • Hints on Process – – • Priming the pump! Have fun Talk Research on web Design something enjoyable – Think “big enough” – Team with people who know stuff – Keep a design log – – – Kids in school Kids & Seniors Adults & kids Fragile pops Paupers & Kinds Playful learning Jacobsen, D. M. Brainstorm Ideas…

Norman (2004) Weekly Schedule • “Emotion makes you smart. Without emotions, your decision-making ability would be impaired. (10) • “… we now have evidence that aesthetically pleasing objects enable you to work better. (10) • “…being happy broadens the thought processes and facilitates creative thinking” (19) Jacobsen, D. M. • • • Snacks Seminar Break & Snacks Seminar Lab Therefore, …

Team Activity • 25 Sites We Can't Live Without – Groups of 4 – Browse sites – Pick one – Design a brief learning activity for the class Jacobsen, D. M.