Online Learning and the Implications for School Design

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1 Online Learning and the Implications for School Design CEFPI Australasia Regional Conference June 15, 2011 Greg Stack K-12 Thought Leader for NAC Architecture Seattle Spokane Los Angeles - Denver

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3 Learning Students Learn Differently

4 Students Learn Differently Source: You Tube / MTV

5 The System A Monolithic System

6 Monolithic Learning Source: You Tube / MTV

7 The System Value Chain Business Model

8 Results Testing and Punishment

9 The System Unmet Needs and Non- Consumption

10 Microcomputer Example?

11 Computers in the Classroom The way schools have employed computers has been perfectly predictable, perfectly logical and perfectly wrong. Personal computers around for 3 decades Classrooms look largely the same Teaching and learning similar to days before computers $60 Billion spent on computers with little effect on teaching and learning Schools have crammed them into classrooms to sustain and marginally improve the way they already teach

12 Computers in the Classroom System Disruption by Online Learning

13 On-line Learning Choice Pace Modularity

14 The First Stage Computer Based Learning

15 The Second Stage Student Centered Learning

16 Online Learning Disruptive Innovation Theory

17 The Substitution Curve Insert diagram of typical generic curve Copyright: Clayton M. Christensen

18 The Substitution Curve Copyright Clayton M. Christensen Copyright: Clayton M. Christensen

19 The Substitution Curve Copyright Clayton M. Christensen Copyright: Clayton M. Christensen

20 The Results 50% of high school courses will be online by 2019

21 The Results 50% of high school courses will be online by 2019 Is this a Threat or an Opportunity?

22 The Results What s Happening Today?

23 What s Happening Today? Source: inacol 45 of 50 states have a state virtual school 24 states have statewide full-time online schools Students taking online courses increased 47% from 2006 to 2008 Students perform equally or better with online courses 88% of dropouts have passing grades 47% drop out because school is boring

24 Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia Source: odlaa

25 Are the Predictions Correct? Classroom Management Systems: BrainHoney, Moodle, Catalyst, Blackboard and Global Scholar Social Learning Networks: edufire, Learn Hub, Nuvvo, Grockit, edmondo Tool Trading: MERLOT, Curriki, Free Reading Tutor Services: Tutor Vista, Tutor.com Commercial Grade Technologies: mclass Immersive Education suite

26 Objections

27 Objections You can t replace the handson learning of a science lab What about PE? Surely you can t replace Music? You can t replace the social aspects of school

28 You can t replace the hands-on learning of a science lab Source: You Tube

29 You can t replace the hands-on learning of a science lab Source: You Tube

30 You can t replace the hands-on learning of a science lab Intellitar virtual teacher using artificial intelligence

31 What about PE? Reasons for online PE classes Demanding course loads Body-image issues Physical or emotional impairments MPS offers two online P.E. options for credit Classes developed using Blackboard District switched to Moodle. Blackboard cost $20,000 annually; Moodle costs $0

32 Maybe we think about PE differently Add Videos Source: Insight Schools

33 Surely you can t replace Music? Source: You Tube

34 Surely you can t replace Music? Insert second music video here Source: You Tube

35 Surely you can t replace Music? Source: You Tube

36 You can t replace the social aspects Insert video of kids texting Source: You Tube

37 Virtual Socializing Source: You Tube

38 Disrupting Class But what s the Status of the Predictions in Disrupting Class?

39 Computer Based Learning Computer Based Learning

40 Computer Based Learning Proprietary Software Relatively Expensive Still Monolithic Instruction Mirrors Dominant Intelligences Accommodates Pace Some Pathway Selection

41 Florida Virtual School Source: You Tube

42 Insight Virtual High School Add Videos Advanced Students Source: Insight Schools

43 Insight Virtual High School Add Videos Bullying Source: Insight Schools

44 Student Centered Learning Student Centered Learning

45 Student Centered Learning Matches Intelligence Type and Learning Styles Occurs at the Pace Preferred by Students Combines Content in Customized Sequences Affordable, Convenient, and Simple Customization Occurs in Places Preferred by Students

46 A New Business Model Facilitated User Networks

47 Facilitated User Networks Source: You Tube

48 Facilitated User Networks Source: You Tube

49 Facilitated User Networks Add Videos Khan Academy Source: You Tube

50 Facilitated User Networks Video Mega Convenient Learn Anywhere Choice World Class Experts Time Flexibility Try Before you Buy edufire

51 Facilitated User Networks EduFire Video here edufire Source: You Tube

52 edufire Austin Blair Teacher /Student - Ohio

53 What Next? How can we design school environments that might attract online learners?

54 How can we design school environments that might attract online learners? Starbucks?

55 How can we design school environments that might attract online learners? Museums?

56 How can we design school environments that might attract online learners? Social Connection

57 How can we design school environments that might attract online learners? Social Connection