The Learner`s Autonomy: A strategic tool in the globalization of virtual education
1. Bogues 2001: A-2: Campus numériques - Digital campus - Campus numéricos 1 Alexandra Bal Paris 13, SIF, France Ryerson University, New Media,Toronto L’autonomie de l’apprenant Un enjeu pour la globalisation de l’éducation virtuelle The Learner’s Autonomy A strategic tool in the globalization of virtual education
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9. Conflicting views: Learning as conditionment or bricolage Personnalisation : Customized curriculum . The learner can structure and develop his/her own curriculum individualisation of learning rhythms and conditioning activities Learning objectives Facilitates the learning experience C ontrols the entire learning process Teacher Responsive, assist in Self-directed learning Pre-programmed : Tutorials / individual iz ed linear training Applications Innate ability. Learners is a bricoleur who controls all aspect of learning Limited, the learner must be guided in the learning process Autonomy The inneist logic The materialistic Logic
10. Opposite system design principles Information « pull »: the content adapts to the « bricoleur » user . Information « push »: the learner adapt s to the content System supports Flexible codification of information Non-linear and modular configuration for real time manipulation . T ransmission of adaptable knowledge maps. Systemized codification of information Linear and fixed (non editable) configuration of information codification Open ended, Distributed access to learning resources , communication system and Customi z ed learning tools On demand Mass distribution system of standardised educational products Personali z ed through a tutor and Indirect communication (via map s ) Mass transmission of the same message to many. Use elect r onic email lists. Communication
11. Hybridization From these two incompatible models, emerges a third The user chooses the application that suits his/her motivation and learning objectives. Some time this means pulling and sometime pushing information
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14. globalisation versus world based knowledge sharing User-centred . Active learning. Knowledge centred as knowledge is a commodity Learning Virtual community connecting individuals and information. monopoly nor control of information economical system that develops world markets by selling standardised products Virtual education Individual is free to participate to discourse and debate Individual is free to choose how to better his/her human capital Autonomy brakes from the industrial model evolution of the industrial model