TV411TV411An Innovative Approach An Innovative Approach
To LearningTo Learning
Joe Ericson, Aleshia Frederick,Namsoo Kim, and Rosyln Scott
AET 510March 18, 2013Francis Fulcher
TV411.org is a website-based learning platform that
provides adult learners with multiple opportunities to improve their basic education. The focus of the
website is on improving adult literacy.
WHAT IS TV411?
TV411 OVERVIEW
TV411 OVERVIEW?
Innovative website-based learning platform
Primarily focused on adult literacy
Provides training, skills and knowledge that individuals can use in the real world
Relevant, practical, easy-to-use, fun, and engaging
Broad appeal because of its wide range of offerings
Benefits a large user-base of teachers and adult learners
TV411 OVERVIEW CONTINUED?
Provides adult learners with multiple opportunities to improve their basic education
• Delivers entertaining multimedia videos and web lessons that help people develop their reading, writing, math, science and financial skills.
Available in English and Spanish
Extremely beneficial for largest U.S. populations
No college credits earned
Allows individuals to advance their education at their own pace
TV411 OVERVIEW CONTINUED?
Discussion groups available
•Helps participates feel as if they are in an actual classroom environment
•People feel at ease in realizing they are not the only individuals that needs help
•Answer learners’ questions and open their minds to new ideas
Created to help teachers as well
•Dedicated space for teachers of adult learning programs
•Materials and assistance available for teaching subjects
•GED programs
•Community based learning
YOUR TOPIC GOES HERE
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
1990’s:
•Adult Literacy Media Alliance (ALMA) wanted to help adults with below average level skills in reading and math
•ALMA decided to use broadcast television to deliver educational media
1998:
•ALMA created TV411 and it was broadcasted on public television
Emmy Award-winning program still plays on many TV stationsOriginal TV411learning materials still used by thousands of adult education programs nationwide
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
2002:
•ALMA created TV411.orgExtension of the television seriesOne of the first websites designed specifically for low-literate adults
2010:
•ALMA began development of the current TV411 website
Funded by the National Science FoundationIncorporated:
•Video and social media features•Content distribution to online partners•Evaluation of how our visitors find, use, and learn from the site
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
2011:
•TV411 launched “What’s Cooking?” web seriesFocuses on science and math used in every day living Designed to make it easy for low-literate adults to understand reading, math, and science concepts
ANDRAGOGICAL THEORY
ASPECTS OF ANDRAGOGICAL THEORY
Motivation to Learn
Self-Concept of the Learner
Institutional Growth
Learner’s Need to Know
Readiness to Learn
Orientation to Learning
ASPECTS OF ANDRAGOGICAL THEORY CONTINUED
POSITIVE FEEDBACK
Content of Positive Feedback
•Rewarding results
•Self-governing
Positive Feedback
•Uses Knowledge
•Uses Experiences
•Values or performance
ASPECTS OF ANDRAGOGICAL THEORY CONTINUED
REWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Reward and Recognition – motives
Reward – Builds New Friendships
FUTURE EFFECTS
FUTURE EFFECTS OF TV411
Decrease illiteracy
Increase overall well-being of adults in program
Encourage more participants and similar programs : motivation for learning
Affect the educational plans of many participants
Provide adults more confidence that they can handle non-traditional academic tasks, and prepare to perform at a higher level
Give more opportunity to get GED and enter college
Q&A
REFERENCES
REFERENCES
classic in adult education and human resource development, 7th Ed. Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, London, New York.
Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F. and Swanson, R. A. (2012). The Adult Learner. The Definitive
Undefined. (2012). TV 411 Tune in to Learning. Retrieved February 24, 2013, from http://www.tv411.org.
Witts, K. (December 17, 2010). An innovative program for Pre-GED learners. Retrieved March 15, 2013 from http://prezi.com/moi5lq2mfhwa/tv411/
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