THIRD AGE LEARNING
IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Presenter:
Tony WhittinghamState Conference
April 2015
The digital
world allows
us to learn in
ways that we
never could
have imagined.

AN
EDUCATION
REVOLUTIO
N
IS
CHANGING
TEACHING
AND
TODAY
TRANSFORMATION
OF EDUCATION
3 major changes
U3A
future directions
in a digital world

Benjamin Franklin
1780
“Tell me
and
I forget.
Involve me
and
I learn."

Albert Einstein
1948
“I never teach
my pupils,
I only attempt
to provide the
conditions in
which they
can learn.”

Sir Ken Robinson
“New
technologi
es
provide an
opportunity
to
revolutioni
se2013

“FIFTY YEARS FROM
NOW, THERE WILL BE
ONLY 10 INSTITUTIONS
IN THE WHOLE WORLD
THAT DELIVER HIGHER
EDUCATION.”
Sebastian Thrun, Stanford University,
Dec 2012

Virtual Global University
1.2 million students
145 courses
56 partners

free learning from universities
What would you like to learn about?
Virtual Global University
13 million students
1026 courses
119 partners
Coursera sets sights on
universities
Feb 2, 2015
Coursera is shifting its strategy to allow
universities to use its courses for everyday
teaching in place of conventional lectures.

I’m going to
COURSERA
they are all
there!
U3A
U3A
U3A

"There are no more lecture theatres in
our buildings because we think
teaching and learning can be done just
as well online."
Professor Shirley Alexander, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Technology, Sydney.

DIGITAL
WORLD

FLIPPED CLASSROOM
Lecture ‘Homework’
‘Homework’ Workshop
FLIPPED
TRADITIONAL

LECTURE RECORDING POLICY
(5) It is standard practice that
lectures delivered in classrooms
are automatically recorded and
made available on the VUWS site.
(6) Only in exceptional
circumstances may lecturing
staff request not to have the
lecture that they are delivering
recorded.

Greg Feist
Associate Professor of Psychology in Personality at
San Jose State University
Susan Snycerski
Completed her BS in Psychology at
Central Michigan University and her
Master's and Ph.D. at Western
Michigan University.

FLIPPED CLASSROOM
Intro to
Psychology
Lecture ‘Homework’TRADITIONAL
‘Homework’ WorkshopFLIPPED

U3A Flipped Classroom Example - Hypothetical
HOMEWORK
View resources
WORKSHOP
Discussions
Role Play
Games
151CR30
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
We will discuss the most
important experiments in
psychology. Come learn
about yourself in this exciting
workshop. (1 session)
NOTE: Viewing a prescribed YouTube
video is required prior to the workshop.
Monday, June 1st. 10:00 – 12:00
Leader: Mary Small

EMAIL FROM COURSE LEADER TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS
To: Participants in the U3A ‘Introduction to Psychology’ course.
From: Mary Small, Course Leader
Subject: Welcome to the Course.
Hi Everyone
Please review the following resources prior to our workshop.
What is psychology? What are the branches of psychology?
Click this link to view the article………..
“What Is Psychology”
Click this link to view the video…………
http://goo.gl/s3TpTT
http://goo.gl/s09beq
Regards
Mary
U3A Flipped Classroom Example - Hypothetical

U3A Flipped Classroom Example - Actual
HOMEWORK
View resources
(3 movies)
WORKSHOP
Group Discussions
of
Topic questions
Resources Questions

Use the ‘Flipped Classroom’
to offer more social and interactive courses.
‘Homework’ Discussion Workshop

DIGITAL
WORLD

ONLINE LEARNING OPTIONS
DIRECTEDLEARNING SELF-DIRECTEDLEARNING
ENROL IN A COURSE
START – FINISH TIME
OPTIONAL QUALIFICATION
ACCESS COURSE
RESOURCES
ANY TIME
OWN PACE

SELF-DIRECTED
ONLINE LEARNING
FREE
ANY TIME
ANYWHERE
OWN PACE

iTunes University - iTunesU

Khan Academy offers 150,000 courses
Arts and Humanities

1 SESSION 2:00- 4:00
Thursdays April 30th
The French Revolution
Our workshop covers
the beginning of the
end of the Bourbon
rule and the birth of
France as a Republic.
NOTE: Viewing 4 YouTube
videos is required prior to
attending the workshop.
Course usingKhan Academy resources - Hypothetical
WORKSHOP
Discussions
Role Play
Games
VIDEO HOMEWORK

EMAIL FROM COURSE LEADER TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS
To: Participants in the U3A ‘French Revolution’ course.
From: Mary Small, Course Leader
Subject: Welcome to the Course.
Hi Everyone
Please review these 4 YouTube videos from the Kahn Academy
prior to our workshop on 30th April, 2:00pm.
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO4
Regards
Mary
U3A Flipped Classroom Example - Hypothetical

Facilitator
selects
course
Getting started email
U3A
students
OPENCOURSEWARE– U3A Integration
U3A
workshops
FACILITATE
HOMEWORK

DISCUSSION
U3A WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES
GAMES
Social and Interactive
Social and Interactive

2 SESSIONS 2:00- 4:00
Thursdays April 30th and May 7th
Neolithic Art
The Neolithic
Revolution was the
most important
development in human
history. The way we live
dates from
approximately 10,000
years ago.
Course usingKhan Academy resources - Hypothetical
PRESENTATION RESOURCES

Presenter
chooses
a course
and
selects
resources
COURSE
PRESENTATION
U3A Course
NEOLITHIC ART

U3A COURSE
‘The Guide On The Side’
Learn to develop and
facilitate workshops for
other U3A members.
We examine discussion
techniques and gaming in
workshops.
Assist others to have fun
learning about your areas
of interest.
1 Session
Monday, ****. 10:00 – 12:00
Leader: Mary Small
How can I
learn to
facilitate a
workshop
for U3A
members on
Neolithic
Art?

ONLINE LEARNING OPTIONS
DIRECTEDLEARNING SELF-DIRECTEDLEARNING
ENROLLED COURSE
START – FINISH TIME
FORUMS
OPTIONAL QUALIFICATION
ACCESS COURSE
RESOURCES
ANYTIME
OWN PACE

MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COUR
MOOC

free learning from universities
LINK

4 WORKSHOPS 2:00- 4:00
Thursdays from April 30th
AN INTRODUCTION
TO CLASSICAL MUSIC
Online course and
local workshops.
Explore the wonders
of classical music
from Bach fugues to
Mozart symphonies
to Puccini operas.
Course using a mooc - Hypothetical
Online course commences
April 2nd finishes 2nd June

EMAIL FROM COURSE LEADER TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS
To: Course Participants ‘Introduction To Classical Music’.
From: Mary Small, Course Leader
Subject: Welcome to the Course.
Hi Everyone
Regards Mary
U3A Online Course Intetgration Example - Hypothetical
Our course will be based on a free online course offered by
YALE University that commences April 12th finishes 20th June.
At our first workshop at 2pm on Thursday Apr. 5th we will:
1. Review the course.
2. Register and commence the course.
At subsequent workshops we will assist each other to complete the course.

Facilitator
selects
course
Getting started email
U3A students
commence
course
Attend U3A
workshops
COLLABORATE
FACILITATE

1. Introduction to the subject – 4:45

Tuition fees for the Community Access Program (individual subjects)
U3A x

SELF-DIRECTED
LEARNING
ANYTIME

4 WORKSHOPS 2:00- 4:00 Thursdays from April 30th
Facilitator and bookings:
Mary Small 9630 7676
WRITING FOR PLEASURE
Learn to use the writing skills you already
have to write fiction, autobiography,
or biography.
Have fun completing this ONLINE COURSE
and attending FOUR LOCAL WORKSHOPS.
Course usingU3A ONLINE resources - Hypothetical

EMAIL FROM COURSE LEADER TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS
To: Participants in the U3A ‘Writing for Pleasure’ course.
From: Mary Small, Course Leader
Subject: Welcome to the Course.
Hi Everyone
Our course is from U3A’s Virtual University..
Regards
Mary
At our first workshop we will:
1. Review the course.
2. Complete your registration.
3. Commence course – Units 1 and 2
At subsequent workshops we will assist
each other to complete the course.

AN INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL MUSIC
U3A WORKSHOP PROGRAM
30th April – units 1 and 2
Music in Our Lives
The Orchestra!
14th May – units 3 and 4
Music in the Middle Ages
The Birth of Opera
28th May – units 5 and 6
Fugues and More
The Classical Period
11th June – units 7 and 8
Mozart and Haydn
Postmodernism
1 2
3 4

Integrate online courses
in U3A.

DIGITAL
WORLD

Mobile Devices
Transform Education
June 2014

SMARTPHONE
A university
in your
‘pocket’

Adopt technology Grow up with technology
Digital NativesDigital Immigrants
1980
Gen ZGen Y
(Millennials)
Gen X
1960 2000
Baby Boomers
1946 - 1960
Silent Generation
1925 - 1945
digital world CHALLENGES
1. TODAY 2. ‘TOMORROW’

U3A FUTURE DIRECTIONS
DIGITAL
WORLD

FLIPPED CLASSROOM?
ONLINE LEARNING INTEGRATION?
INVOLVEMENT
RESOURCES
TECHNOLOGY
FUTURE DIRECTIONS

QUESTIONS
COMMENTS