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Learning Objects and theNumeracy Initiative at the University of Guelph
Dr. Michelle Edwards
Data Resource Centre
University of Guelph
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
DLI and Numeracy?
• Our role as DLI contacts and as “data folks” puts us in a great position to work with numeracy initiatives
• Whether we call it numeracy? Or statistical literacy? Or quantitative reasoning?
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
DLI and Numeracy?
Help people deal with numbers:
• Selecting the right dataset• Reading the numbers correctly• Conducting the appropriate statistical
tests• Interpreting the results in context of the
research question
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Numeracy and Quantitative Reasoning Initiative
1. Develop a repository
2. Create learning objects
3. Bring together various initiatives on campus
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
What is a Learning Object?
• Modular in nature
• Quick instruction – online
• Educational purpose
• Take one concept and break it down into smaller pieces
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Formats of Learning Objects
• PowerPoint presentations
• Movies
• Word documents
• Flash modules
• Any format can be used
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Adobe Flash
• Recommended by CLOE
• Create modules that are interactive
• Create quizzes throughout module
• Progress chart
• Add graphics
→ Learning Curve
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Learning Objects
• Each Learning Object is an entry in the database
• Used the CANCORE metadata schema for Learning Objects• developed by Norm Friesen (UAlberta),
Anthony Roberts (TeleEduction New Brunswick), and Sue Fisher (UNB)
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Driven by Student - Power
• 2 Co-op students• Computing & Information Science – UG• Applied Computing – Guelph-Humber
• 1 Summer student
• 2 PT Graduate Student• Computing & Information Science• Mathematics & Statistics
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Student - Teamwork
• 1 developed the Repository
• 1 developed Flash module templates
• 2 developed content
• 1 developed webpage and helped me supervise Co-op students
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Using Flash to create LOs
• Created templates• 4 topics• 5 topics• 6 topics
• Quiz templates• Multiple choice• Fill in the blank• True or false• Hot spot• Drag ‘n drop• Checkmark
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Flash Template – 4 topics
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Flash Template – 6 topics
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Quiz Templates – True or False
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Quiz Templates – Multiple Choice
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Quiz Templates – Drag ‘n Drop
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Flash - Template
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Learning Flash
• How-to document prepared by Co-op student and vetted by Numeracy team
• Used by new students – easy to follow – quizzes are challenging
• Will be used by new group of students this summer
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
The Repository
• Database was developed in Access
• Cold Fusion used for Web access
• Co-op Student from Computing & Information Science – U Guelph developed database and CF
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Tour of Repository
Numeracy and Quantitative Reasoning Initiative
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Student Feedback
“… the students said that they would use the site and recommend it to students who were looking to refresh their numeracy skills. A number said they would use it to refresh themselves on a previously learning concept!”
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Student Feedback
“… students were asking if the professors for some of their courses are currently involved in the project and could links to the numeracy site be posted on the course websites or Blackboard?”
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Faculty Use
• Math & Stats• Incorporated into the first year Calculus
course• More integrated approach this Fall• Create quizzes that link directly to
modules
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Faculty Use
• Family Relations & Applied Nutrition• Research Help and Statistical Literacy
session
• Economics• Resource listed on 1st year course
outlines
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Next Steps
• More Learning Objects
• Statistics – PT Grad Student W&S ’08• Mathematics – URA Summer ’08• Chemistry – URA Summer ’08• Economics – GTA Summer ’08
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Next Steps
• New learning objects
• Quantitative Reasoning area:• Incorporate more “real-life” examples• Based on results of surveys available to
UG students through DLI
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DLI Training – April 3, 2008
Next Steps
• Create Static documents based on Learning Objects – Summer student ’08
• Revisit webpage to make it more user friendly – Summer student ’08