Documentation:Flexible Learning/Examples of Flexible Learning
This page is for collecting examples of courses, learning resources, projects using flexible learning approaches. Following the CTLT staff meeting (in February, 2013) we were asked to:
- Brainstorm our existing work related to flexible learning. Can we use this wiki format to do so?
- Think about (and document) what new activities will help us advance flexible learning on campus.
Working Definitions
UBC Admin
Any online or blended (combination of online and face-to-face) learning modality in which technology is leveraged either to facilitate classroom interaction or to reduce the need for physical access and time in class.
CTLT
Flexible Learning ....
- Is learning that is not limited by time and physical space.
- Can happen when learning opportunities are flexibly responsive to learners' needs.
- Is defined by a focus on learning rather than on teaching.
Please add.
Examples in Practice
Workshops and Learning Opportunities
- CTLT models a flexible learning approach through use of discussion, engagement, investigation and wiki-based resources to facilitate learning.
- 1:1, group and clinic style support to work through use of specific technologies to meet learning goals.
- Graduate ISW and PSW workshops are offered at multiple times and configurations (e.g: on weekend, one day a week for three weeks, three days in a row, ...) in order to: (1) allow learners to chose the configuration that best fits their needs, and (2) make use of "quiet" times for the CTLT space (e.g. weekends.)
- Supporting Communities of Practice in a way that enables emergent learning -- each CoP collectively defines its practice and decides on areas of focus for learning. CTLT provides logistical support, resources, and facilitation.
Consultations
- Offering drop-in and appointment based consultations (responding flexibly to both anticipated and immediate learning needs.)
Courses
Projects
Learning Resources: Student Created
Student Toolkits
Student Toolkits Video Playlist
- interactive tools for learning support.
- supported by CTLT's Learning Resource Design Services
Sample Video: Critical Thinking
Three Minute Tutorials
- supported by a collaborative project (TLEF) with the Library to develop online workshops for commuter and DL students.
Sample Video: Note Taking
Screencast Series
Sample Video: Mind Mapping
Digital Tattoo Project
- resources to support learning related to digital identity
- supported by CTLTs Learning Resource Design Services
Student Created Video
Ideas
- Learning Design Studio (looking for further discussion and exploration with the team). Some initial thoughts:
- backwards design approach (Wiggins and McTighe) - we do this already (this terminology is associated with course design) - is this a useful concept for those outside of educational development (ie. our "clients"- learners, faculty, etc). Related questions?
- how does this integrate with programs and services?
- what are we missing?
- drop-in service?
- backwards design approach (Wiggins and McTighe) - we do this already (this terminology is associated with course design) - is this a useful concept for those outside of educational development (ie. our "clients"- learners, faculty, etc). Related questions?
Other Institutions
Faculty PD Programs
- University of Central Florida