Marie-Pierre Huguet

Designing for the changing role of the instructor in blended learning

This paper is an analysis of the challenges of dealing with the human and technical aspects of blended learning. It presents a case study of how one course has evolved over the years, presenting not only the lessons learned and the changes made at each stage, but the rationale for those changes. Looking at learning as the combination of information and interaction, the paper describes how the instructor went from being the Sage on the Stage to being the Sage in the Cage, to being the Guide on the Slide to finally being the Guide on the Side. It also documents how the course went from being technology driven to learner driven, and the evolution of an activity cycle. The paper ends with rationale for design changes and implications for current and future designs.

Work in progress - SAGES: Podcast, wikis and emerging technologies in the engineering classroom

Technology in education is seen as a powerful educational instrument and its integration, as a significant force driving change. An increasing number of research is linking technology-enriched learning environments to improved higher-order thinking skill and showing that, by using technology as an educational tool, students are better prepared for ldquoreal workrdquo skills and future success in this new technological society. In this report, we propose to address some of these issues by sharing our work in progress: the integration of podcasts, wikis, and emerging technologies in engineering instruction. We will first outline our selection of the various tools as well as the process we followed to select the technologies. We will then describe the SAGES project itself, using examples and best practices from its various stages. This will enable the participants to get a holistic understanding of how they too can effectively integrate established or emerging technologies in their own engineering classroom.