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Engaging learners with online multimedia tools Early Years Conference – January, 2016 N.B. Videos and games on the following slides will be shown during the presentation but are not available in the conference synopsis.
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Engaging learners with online multimedia toolsEarly Years Conference – January, 2016
N.B. Videos and games on the following slides will be shown during the presentation but are not available in the conference synopsis.
Learning objectives for this presentation
• To explore ways to engage learners in an online learning environment
• To reflect on learning opportunities provided by video and interactive tools
• To discuss the potential for online tools to facilitate communities of practice
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“New evidence on the effects of early experiences on brain development, school readiness and health in later life has sparked a growing consensus about early child development as a powerful determinant of health in its own right” (Public Health Agency of Canada, n.d.)
Public Health Agency of Canada (n.d.). What makes Canadians healthy or unhealthy? Retrieved Sept. 28, 2015 from http://www.phac‐aspc.gc.ca/ph‐sp/determinants/determinants‐eng.php
Online “Living Textbooks” explain the WHY of child development
Engaging learners with different types of content
Links to practice
Research
Overview
Engaging learners with expert interviews
View | Lillian Katz – Reggio Emilia
Over 80 experts have been interviewed to share information about concepts and research related to early development .
Engaging learners with expert interviews
View | Clyde Hertzman – health platform
Many experts have been interviewed more than once to give updates on their research.
Engaging learners with videos of childrenFootage of families and programs from around the world:• Afghanistan• Bangladesh• Canada• Cuba• Egypt• Kenya• Pakistan• Tajikistan• Tanzania• United States Helps learners broaden their understanding and reflect on their own practice
Engaging learners with interactive elements
Research review
Interactive activities provide opportunities to assess one’s own progress and review material as needed.
Connecting learners in different countriesOnline courses bring people together for collaborative learning. This screenshot is from a course that had students from the University of Toronto and Aga Khan University in Nairobi, Kenya join with others in Pakistan, Tanzania and Uganda.
Connecting learners when face-to-face learning is a hurdle• “I'm really glad online (online learning is) available so I wouldn't have to spend
more hours away from my family. Now that I got my toddler tucked in bed I can focus on this and I don't have to worry about driving home afterwards.”
• “I am very glad this course is offered online as I have missed out on many opportunities living so far up north and the drive is 12‐14 hours depending on our road conditions here. Definitely grateful!”
• “I do not have many evenings free, so this is perfect...I can do it over my lunch or after my children are tucked into bed at night!”
Prenatal Development Module - The newest SECD module contains video interviews with experts and research scientists from nursing, obstetrics, physiology, evolutionary biology, pediatric endocrinology, and anthropology.
Some contributor examples:
Dr. Cindy‐Lee Dennis Sir Peter Gluckman Dr. Maureen HeamanUniversity of Toronto Chief Science Advisor to University of Manitoba
Prime Minister of New Zealand
Dr. Stephen Lye Dr. Stephen Matthews Dr. Joanne WeinbergUniversity of Toronto University of Toronto University of British Columbia
Interdisciplinary sharing enhances learning opportunities and professional growth.
Prenatal learning review
This example is from the “Fetal Fact Finder” review game developed for the SECD ‐Prenatal Development Module.
Survey question – SECD content Students who responded: Strongly Agree / Agree
I can apply what I learned from this resource. 95%
The Science of ECD resource expands my understanding of child development.
95%
The Science of ECD resource includes new and current content
100%
The Science of ECD resource is engaging 95%I was able to use all elements of the resource 100%My overall experience with the resource was positive 100%
We asked students about SECD
Student Comments“Enjoyable learning experience, increased my level of knowledge on this subject.”
“Easy to use and the information was easy to understand.”
“Very practical and informative.”
“I found the material fascinating.”
“The website worked wonderfully without any technical difficulties. It would be nice if all websites operated like this.”
“It is very relevant and applicable for life.”
Student comments
Teaching faculty were asked: How does the SECD living textbook benefit your teaching?
Promoting Communities of Practice
•How to maximize connections through online discussions
•How to promote sharing and mutual understanding
•What are the unique opportunities in an online environment
Questions?Mia ElfenbaumResearch, School of Health Sciences and Community ServicesRed River College of Applied Arts and SciencesA138 ‐ 2055 Notre Dame AvenueWinnipeg, MB R3H 0J9204 632‐[email protected]
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