In an ongoing learning activity, I am working toward recommending an EdTech tool that will enhance the learning experience for a specific course or unit of study. As described in a previous post, the course I would like to enhance is currently run in a one-day, face-to-face classroom setting. Organizational policy strictly limits technology available in the classroom (i.e. no Wi-Fi with restrictions on websites visited through the corporate network) so activities in the course are completed within those limitations (BYOD is not an option at this time). This has become an important factor in selecting technology.
The Collaborative Situated Active mLearning (CSAM) (Power, 2013) model is a framework that can be used to evaluate media selection for mobile learning activities. Working through the CSAM model, has highlighted areas for technology enhancement. Here is an overview of the face-to-face classroom before enhancement with technology: Collaborative – There is both learner-learner and learner-instructor collaboration. Content is delivered and discussed in multiple formats along with large and small group sharing of personal experiences and strategies. Situated – Learners have an opportunity to explore the content, in their own contexts, on a limited basis. To truly extend the learning in situation requires practicing the concepts outside the classroom. Active – Although in class activities allow learners to use the information they have learned, it is limited to the classroom context and activities are not fully able to meet each individual’s goals. Mobile – Not available in the classroom setting, however, may be required to enable the learner is to actively apply the information in situation. Learners need a way to extend what they learn in the classroom into their own contexts outside. One consideration is there is no classroom follow up after outside activities are completed. Therefore, the selected media will also need to provide a method for collaboration outside the classroom to close the collaborative loop. In an upcoming exercise, CSAM will be used to evaluate media selection for specific course outcomes. The results will be documented in a future blog post. Module 3: Critiquing and Evaluating Educational Technology
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