a tour of new featuresSimone C. O. Conceio, PhDeLearning
Ecosystem
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What is an ecosystem?
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Distance LearningCommonly Used Terms
Online Learning Virtual Learning eLearningHigher EducationK-12
EducationBusiness3
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Outline4
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21st Century: Time of transitions and changes
Information Overload5
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Source: Employment Projections program, U.S. Department of
Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Education and Training EnvironmentNeed to rethink about the
learning environment
DigitalGeneration Dynamic Environments From Teaching to
Learning7
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Digital GenerationDesign learning environments with digital
generation in mind8
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Generations and technology
Strauss & Howe (1991), Adapted by Zickuhr (2011) 9
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Student learning ecosystem
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Learning ecosystemTeachAdvancePerformResearchConsultShare
(Rosenberg, 2015)11
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Learning ecosystem (Continue) (Rosenberg, 2015)
TechnologyContentCulture12
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Dynamic EnvironmentsTechnology environments at the forefront of
changes13
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Technological changes overtime
AutomobilesTrains (standardized time zones)Late
1800s1900Assembly lines & mass production1950Interstate Highway
SystemElectric typewritersPersonal Fax MachinesAffordable
flyingCell phonesInternetWi-FiPersonal ComputersE-mailInstant
Messaging19601970
1980
19902000sMainframe computersTouch tone (digital) phonesSputnik
& Space race
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Now we are always connected
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Networked individualsAdapted from Louis C H Fourie (2014)
Interconnected WorldWhatever Whenever WhereverWorldWideWeb16
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Connected via social media
1.28 billion+ active users who spend 20 billion+ minutes per
day710 million registered users50 billion messages per day982+
million registered users 271+ million active.225+ million users in
200 countries & territories1 billion users42 million video
streams every hour4 billion+ views per dayHosts 20 Billion+
photos60 million images uploaded per day
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Being always connected generates
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Communication, interaction, and information overload change the
nature of knowledge, learning, and organizations19
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From Teaching to LearningRedesign the educational
environment20
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Culture of LearningMove from a Teaching-Based to a
Learning-Based Approach
Learning is a lifelong interest that is renewed and redefined on
a continuous basis. Everything and everyone around us can be seen
as resources for learning.
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DigitalGeneration Dynamic Environments From Teaching to
LearningeLearning systems can provide the tools to prepare
learnersto function in a constantly changing and competitive
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eLearning Ecosystem
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Characteristics of eLearning EcosystemSolid Support
StructureEngaging ContentContinual Assessment
Modern Technologies
eLearning Industry(Pappas, 2015)24
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Components of an eLearning Ecosystem
Culture
Learner
FacilitatoreLearning Industry(Pappas, 2015)
Resources
Space25
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Impact of eLearning Ecosystems26
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eLearning Ecosystems and LearnersEmpower learners to think,
feel, and act as they are part of a communityEnhance learners
performance with regard to depth of learning Customize the learning
pacePersonalize the experienceImprove learner productivityIncrease
learner satisfactionProvide a whole experience for the learner
instead of just being the recipient of knowledge
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eLearning Ecosystems and OrganizationsPromote
innovationEncourage job efficiencyEnhance employee
performanceSupport competenceProvide value to technologyStrengthen
connections among peopleCreate a learning organization(Rosenberg,
2015) 28
Embracing eLearning Ecosystems
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Reasons for Adopting eLearning EcosystemsStructured
environmentCustomizableAccessible
anywhereSelf-sustainingEco-friendly
Self-regulatedProficient Stimulating Appealing
Self-validating
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eLearning ecosystems can be the key to providing a holistic
experience to the learners and preparing them for the increasingly
global and interconnected world. 31
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My ecosystem33
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[email protected]/~simonec Contact
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Sheet1Employment by major occupational group, 2012 and projected
2022(Numbers in thousands)2012 National Employment Matrix
titleEmploymentChange, 201222Median annual wage, 2012
(1)20122022NumberPercentTotal, All
Occupations145,355.80160,983.7015,628.0010.8$34,750Management
Occupations8,861.509,498.00636.67.2$93,910Business and Financial
Operations Occupations7,167.608,065.70898.112.5$62,500Computer and
Mathematical Occupations3,814.704,500.50685.818$76,270Architecture
and Engineering Occupations2,474.502,654.00179.67.3$73,540Life,
Physical, and Social Science
Occupations1,249.101,374.80125.710.1$60,100Community and Social
Service Occupations2,374.702,783.40408.817.2$40,400Legal
Occupations1,247.001,379.90132.910.7$75,270Education, Training, and
Library Occupations9,115.9010,131.701,015.8011.1$46,020Arts,
Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Occupations2,570.902,751.60180.67$43,930Healthcare Practitioners
and Technical
Occupations8,049.709,782.601,732.9021.5$60,200Healthcare Support
Occupations4,110.205,266.001,155.8028.1$25,550Protective Service
Occupations3,325.303,588.302637.9$36,620Production
Occupations8,941.909,017.5075.60.8$30,920Transportation and
Material Moving
Occupations9,245.7010,036.40790.68.6$28,960Footnotes: 1 Data are
from the Occupational Employment Statistics program, U.S.
Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Source:
Employment Projections program, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median annual wage, 2012 (1) 1 Data are from the Occupational
Employment Statistics program, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
GenerationBorn BetweenTechnology Innovation
G.I. (General Issue) Before 1936Train and Automobile
Silent Generation 1937 1945Radio
Older Boomers 1946 1954B&W TV
Younger Boomers1955 1964Color TV
Generation X1965 1976VCR, Video Games, Personal Computer
Millennium GenerationGeneration ZNet GenerationiGeneration 1977
1993 1994 iTechnologiesiPhone, iTouch, iPad
