{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"27500467","dateCreated":"1285337836","smartDate":"Sep 24, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"david.lemay","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/david.lemay","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edpe704whitepaper.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/27500467"},"dateDigested":1532128780,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/neil_gershenfeld_on_fab_labs.html","description":"A very interesting talk from a professor at MIT talking about what can happen when you provide students with high tech tools to design and deploy solutions to problems they have identified themselves.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"27500741","body":"Most important to his message:
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\nHigh-tech does not have to be high-cost.
\n
\ndl","dateCreated":"1285338090","smartDate":"Sep 24, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"david.lemay","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/david.lemay","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"27443969","dateCreated":"1285253294","smartDate":"Sep 23, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"maria_orjuela","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/maria_orjuela","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edpe704whitepaper.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/27443969"},"dateDigested":1532128780,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"interesting to read","description":"Hi class. Just wanted to share with you something I found in Collin's last book. It is interesting and fun. It is interesting how this text illustrate how educators struggle with change.
\n
\n"For every researcher, teacher and policy-maker excited about the possibility of how
\ninformation technologies can change schools, there is a skeptic who questions the
\npossibility or the value of technology in schools. Many people who have worked in and
\nwith schools note how schools stubbornly resist changes to their core practices. "It is not
\nthat schools never change. It's that schools change very slowly!"
\nA leading technology enthusiast, David Dwyer, put together a set of quotes through the
\nhistory of American education that characterize the resistance to new technology. It reflects the
\nway technology enthusiasts see the problems they are up against in reforming schools. They think
\nthat schools are always resistant to change, even when the change will clearly benefit students\u2019
\nlearning.
\n- From a principal's publication in 1815: "Students today depend on paper too much. They<\/li><\/ul>don't know how to write on a slate without getting chalk dust all over themselves. They can't
\nclean a slate properly. What will they do when they run out of paper?\u201d
\n- From the journal of the National Association of Teachers, 1907: "Students today depend too<\/li><\/ul>much upon ink. They don't know how to use a pen knife to sharpen a pencil. Pen and ink will
\nnever replace the pencil.\u201d
\n- From Rural American Teacher, 1928: "Students today depend upon store bought ink. They<\/li><\/ul>don't know how to make their own. When they run out of ink they will be unable to write
\nwords or ciphers until their next trip to the settlement. This is a sad commentary on modern
\neducation."
\n- From PTA Gazette, 1941: "Students today depend on these expensive fountain pens. They<\/li><\/ul>can no longer write with a straight pen and nib. We parents must not allow them to wallow in
\nsuch luxury to the detriment of learning how to cope in the real business world which is not
\nso extravagant."
\n- From Federal Teachers, 1950: "Ballpoint pens will be the ruin of education in our country.<\/li><\/ul>Students use these devices and then throw them away. The American values of thrift and
\nfrugality are being discarded. Businesses and banks will never allow such expensive
\nluxuries."
\n- From a 4th grade teacher in Apple Classroom Of Tomorrow chronicles, 1987: "If students turn<\/li><\/ul>in papers they did on the computer, I require them to write them over in long hand because I
\ndon't believe they do the computer work on their own.\u201d
\n
\n- From a science fair judge in Apple Classroom Of Tomorrow chronicles, 1988:<\/li><\/ul>"Computers give students an unfair advantage. Therefore, students who used
\ncomputers to analyze data or create displays will be eliminated from the science
\nfair.\u201d","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"27190149","dateCreated":"1284733661","smartDate":"Sep 17, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"alainjpdjs","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/alainjpdjs","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edpe704whitepaper.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/27190149"},"dateDigested":1532128780,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Brainstorm notes 2010-09-17","description":"Reza: more powerful system for analyzing text to provide feedback to learners
\nAlenoush: incorporate 21st century skills into our teaching and assessment
\nDavid: Methodologies to harness the new tools in data aggregation, multilayer; statistics and data analysis and aggregation; MIT speech home;
\n(Note: developing more intelligent ways of dealing with digital data);
\nDawit: integration of research outcomes into teaching and curricula;
\nAdam: improve understanding of research;
\nAlenoush: by experts in the field (whether teachers or other professionals and scholars);
\nAdam: developing white space between the field;
\n(Note: interprofessional dialogue)
\nEngida: self-regulated learning is a growing imperative; need to examine critically information; Social inclusion and access;
\nDavid: metaphors for computers and design problems: need more flexible tools to support the processes of learning, designed with learners in mind;
\nAdam: challenge of making innovation in schools to maintain the sparks;
\nIlian: the teacher also is a learner; need more balanced view on learning and teaching; also need ethical use of ICT
\nAlenoush: comment on the lack of clarity over what responsibilities that students are willing to take;
\nLiv: transition toward a knowledge society; adult learning in non-formal settings; need to develop the capacity to ask questions rather than simply to answer questions;
\nAlenoush: personal and institutional role in helping counterparts around the world;
\nEngida: comment on the invasive ICT; it will increase; the need to be able to select the appropriate tool;
\nMaria Claudia: need to understand teacher characteristics the nature of teaching to ensure the application of research;
\nAdam: in doing so we need to consider the relevance of ICT and the awareness by teachers;
\nXihui: eed a global view of education and make it more available; how can elearning help;
\nLiv: there are teachers who are innovators: how can we help them?
\n(Note: make risk taking and failure)
\nDavid: teachers are not as supported by parents and community as before; they need to be supported by a "design team"; learning as a design problem, putting more concerted effort to support;
\n(Note: why is change not coming from teachers?)
\nJohn: 1) structure - need to adjust time frame for grants and improve the quality of publication, structure of schools: increased enrollment in higher education, create alternative routes for people who do not plan on becoming academics; 2) methodological issues - how to advance methods
\nIlian: learning trajectories + technology trajectories to help people make wise choices according tho real needs;
\nZhore: critical evaluation of technology use, to include cultural and personal contexts
\nHow to become better at localizing, adapting.
\nLiv: what areas of research (and research funding) will be less relevant in 2020?","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"27265967","body":"Maybe our next step could be to synthesize these diverse themes? Do you think we could try to regroup each of them into more general themes?","dateCreated":"1284949866","smartDate":"Sep 19, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Eric_Poitras","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Eric_Poitras","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1283629251\/Eric_Poitras-lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"27166635","dateCreated":"1284684310","smartDate":"Sep 16, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Dawit_Getahun","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Dawit_Getahun","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edpe704whitepaper.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/27166635"},"dateDigested":1532128780,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"some ideas","description":"Hello everybody,
\n
\nHere is what I am thinking the focus of future research in the learning sciences should be. There are a number of issues studied by researchers in relation to the role of different factors (such as motivational and other affective variables) on students\u2019 learning. Issues like self regulation, attribution, achievement goal orientation, learning conceptions, learning strategies, epistemological beliefs, etc. have remained for decades becoming the foci of research on students learning. Given that the results of the studies show relationship of these variables to students\u2019 performance, I feel that no adequate work is done to address the findings of the studies in school curricula. Beyond broadening our understanding about the relationship of the variables, future research should focus on the how of integrating such results in school curricula.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"27091131","dateCreated":"1284574027","smartDate":"Sep 15, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"xihui.wang","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/xihui.wang","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edpe704whitepaper.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/27091131"},"dateDigested":1532128780,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Some thoughts","description":"When looking at my area of interest, I was wondering whether there is any policy out there addressing the important effect of teachers' and students'epistemic belief on teaching and learning. It would be preferable to include this topic in teacher eduction programs , so that from the metacognitive level the educators and practitioners would be more aware of the epistemic nature of certain culture\/domain\/task (apart from the shared common set of beliefs). This will help them better understand and deal with the cultural diversity in the classroom and would help students foster a more adaptive epistemic beliefs to bring about better learning experience. Similarly, on the students' part, if they are more aware of their own empistemic beliefs and the characteristics of others' epistemic beliefs in certain culture\/domain\/task, it would be easier to bring about epistemic change\/development when there is a need.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"27067803","dateCreated":"1284532299","smartDate":"Sep 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"shawn.wilkinson","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/shawn.wilkinson","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edpe704whitepaper.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/27067803"},"dateDigested":1532128780,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Kicking around ideas!!!","description":"Hello everyone, As all of you already know I will be unable to attend class this week and therefore will not be able to directly contribute to the discussion about the white paper. I would just like to post a few general questions to help encourage thought.
\n
\n1. How will learning sciences be able to adapt to shifts in language and the construction of new languages as a result of technology?
\n
\n2. How will researchers be able to better understand the links between technologically created sources of information (social media, social networks) and education and how will those new sources of education affect learners?
\n
\n3. How can we advance teaching and research which are tied to both professional development and learning. How can we conduct research which evaluates education, professional development and their respective roles in society?
\n
\n4. How can we begin to tie health and education together. How can we bridge the gap between various professions to help streamline research which addresses both the social determinants of health and education simultaneously.
\n
\nI know that these 4 questions seem random but have put some thought into each of them. The last 2 questions centre around my specific areas of interest.
\n
\nHope the discussion is fruitful. Have a great week!","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"26858951","dateCreated":"1284078967","smartDate":"Sep 9, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"alainjpdjs","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/alainjpdjs","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edpe704whitepaper.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/26858951"},"dateDigested":1532128781,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"What is a \"white paper\"? Definitions and examples","description":"To get prepared for the NSF white paper activity, you may want to check the definitions and examples provided in the link below:
\n http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/White_paper<\/a>
\n
\nHint: No, it is not a collection of blank pages...","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"27067525","body":"I think this was mentioned in class last week but based on the definition would this not be more like a green paper than a white paper?","dateCreated":"1284531483","smartDate":"Sep 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"shawn.wilkinson","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/shawn.wilkinson","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"26784895","dateCreated":"1283959034","smartDate":"Sep 8, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"john.ranellucci","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/john.ranellucci","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edpe704whitepaper.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/26784895"},"dateDigested":1532128781,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"A few general questions, and a specific (maybe too specific) idea","description":"Hi everyone!
\n
\nGeneral questions:
\n
\n-Should we brainstorm some general ideas, and then pick a few of the top (most commonly brought up) and focus on these ideas? I'm just thinking that we're all coming from different domains, so I don't think it is reasonable to incorporate all of our individual-domain specific ideas into a coherent and short paper. I think that our first step should be finding a challenge question.
\n
\n-Maybe we can start by identifying areas in the learning sciences that need improvement, from a broad sociological perspective. What do you think is the biggest problem in our field? or How do you think that the learning sciences can make the world a better place? (I know sounds cheesy)
\n
\nSpecific idea:
\n
\n-I\u2019m interested in why mastery-approach goals predict a variety of adaptive learning outcomes (depth of processing, persistence, self-regulated learning, interest\u2026), but do not predict academic achievement. If I was to situate this issue in a broader sociological framework I would focus on how admissions, funding and sometimes job opportunities are made available to students based on academic achievement, or variables which often overlap with academic achievement (such as letters of recommendations, quality of the school you graduated from, and\/or amount of funding you brought in). The problem that I see here is that the students who work hard, persist, engage with the material at a deep level, and are genuinely interested in their domain of study (ie. the mastery-approach students) are not offered the same opportunities as the students who get the highest grades (ie. the performance-approach students). Therefore, for Canada (wait the NSF is American, so the US, or should we focus on North America?) to compete at an international level, I believe that it is important for these mastery-approach students to not be passed over by our subpar selection procedures which place high importance on grades. Or more specifically, I think that research needs to figure out why mastery-approach oriented learners do not get high grades, and then figure out how to change that.
\nThis is my area of interest, but I understand if it\u2019s too specific!","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"26823779","body":"Hi John. I do agree we should brainstorm on some general ideas and then start from there. But I guess a starting point is getting the group to register to this wiki....maybe a face-to-face meeting (short!) could put us all in the same page.
\nI very much like you idea of what I interpreted as a "mismatch" between mastery-approach and academic achievement. I see two big ideas on what you propose...that mismatch and how the system is setup to benefit those who have better academic achievement and not those hard working, persistent and engaged students. And even thought it sounds paradoxical (is this the word?) I have learned that academic achievement is not a mirror of the hard working, etc etc characteristics you mention.
\na question that comes up is how much does academic achievement predict good practitioners\/employees (what ever good may mean). I remember reading some studies that talked about this...and if I am not wrong, one of the faculty candidates who presented last year his research (not Nathan Hall but the other guy) talked about this relation academic achievement and career development. I guess a question that comes up is if the system (academia, society, funding agencies, etc) is supporting those with academic achievement (but not necessarily potential good practitioners) what will happen in the future within the work force (right term?)
\nwell...just some early Thursday morning thoughts...
\nand yes John, I hope you make this world a better place :-)","dateCreated":"1284035069","smartDate":"Sep 9, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"maria_orjuela","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/maria_orjuela","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"26859481","body":"Hey John! Great opening set of questions and conjectures. You are framing the challenge very well.
\nYou say:
\n "research needs to figure out why mastery-approach oriented learners do not get high grades, and then figure out how to change that.
\nThis is my area of interest, but I understand if it\u2019s too specific!"
\n
\nThis is a good example to start thinking specifically about how we want to work on this: 1) Let's check if we -jointly- agree that this is a problem relevant to the task and, 2) if so, let's check how can we reframe it to become less "specific", then, 3) how does it connect to some of the other emerging problematic areas identified by others in the group?
\nAny other ideas or suggestions?
\nLooking forward to discussing this with you tomorrow morning.","dateCreated":"1284079658","smartDate":"Sep 9, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"alainjpdjs","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/alainjpdjs","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"27162681","body":"To follow up on Alain's post and keep the ball rolling on this thread, I will attempt a summary\/synthesis : S
\n
\nThere is now consistent evidence of a misalignment between the knowledge and skills that we value as a society and the instructional and assessment methods used in classrooms across North America. As an example, (we can all finish this sentence). As a result, (negative impact for professional practice in health, etc.??). One of the major challenges facing us as researchers and practitioners is to improve the instructional value of educational measurement so as to better support and prepare the future workforce.
\n
\nI think John would agree that this is also Cheee-eesy. And to generate another idea we might want to mention the neglected affect\/motivation part in education.","dateCreated":"1284681114","smartDate":"Sep 16, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Eric_Poitras","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Eric_Poitras","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1283629251\/Eric_Poitras-lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"26675347","dateCreated":"1283629112","smartDate":"Sep 4, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Eric_Poitras","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Eric_Poitras","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1283629251\/Eric_Poitras-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edpe704whitepaper.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/26675347"},"dateDigested":1532128781,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Uploading and Viewing Files (.doc, .pdf, etc.)","description":"Hello,
\nI just added some text regarding challenges in learning with technology-rich learning environments. To upload or view uploaded files (.doc, .pdf, etc.), go to : Manage Wiki > Files, then choose which file to upload or view.
\nEric","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"26701751","body":"Thanks Eric for the document you sent. I very agree with what you propose. From the issues you mention the ones I agree the most are:(b) regard mental processes as events rather than aptitudes, (c) use mixed methods combined with concurrent measures to gather process and product data in regards to the trajectory toward competence in using such processes, (d) specify statistical analysis capable of generating inferences regarding the deployment of these processes and how they influence learning.","dateCreated":"1283769918","smartDate":"Sep 6, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"maria_orjuela","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/maria_orjuela","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"27146041","body":"I very much agree with your position, Eric, but I think I would generalize your problem statement.
\n
\nAs I see it, the problem for the learning sciences will increasingly be the design of learning environments generally, not only technology-rich environments.
\n
\nAs I mentioned in class, I think that rapid pace of development in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) presages novel and interesting research paths for the social sciences as a whole. I only point to the astounding success of Google to illustrate the rich potential of usability data.
\n
\nAs computers become more and more embedded in our day-to-day tasks, we have increasing access to a wealth of user data that demands to be analyzed but, as you rightly point out, the learning sciences are in dire need of statistical analyses and techniques to handle and process large amounts of data of mixed media but, even here, human-computer interaction suggests innovative methodologies and statistical methods and ways to apply old methodologies to novel problems.
\n
\nAs Carroll (1997) notes in his review of HCI,
\n
\n"It is exciting to see that the emerging role of social and cognitive science in computer science and the computer industry is far more diverse, pervasive, and critical than imagined in the 1970s. As it has turned out, that role was [...] to play a part in driving the evolution of social and cognitive science [...] There is unprecedented potential for interdisciplinary synergy here. Social science has always borne the vision of what human society might become, but it has typically lacked the means to be constructive. Computer science\u2014quite the converse\u2014cannot avoid causing substantial social restructuring. An integrated and effective HCI can be a turning point in both disciplines and, perhaps, in human history." (p.79)
\n
\nI've uploaded his review for everyone's reading enjoyment. It, also, is accessible through the Manage Wiki section.
\n
\nCheers! d","dateCreated":"1284660484","smartDate":"Sep 16, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"david.lemay","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/david.lemay","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"27184677","body":"An example of innovative technology use in language development research:
\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.apple.com\/science\/profiles\/mit\/index3.html<\/a>
\n
\ndl","dateCreated":"1284727920","smartDate":"Sep 17, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"david.lemay","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/david.lemay","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"26655243","dateCreated":"1283540933","smartDate":"Sep 3, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"maria_orjuela","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/maria_orjuela","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edpe704whitepaper.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/26655243"},"dateDigested":1532128781,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"ideas","description":"just wanted to try this tool...
\nalso, wanted to know if our ideas should be sent as a post or what would be the best way?
\n
\nhave a nice weekend!
\ncolombianpower :-)","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]}],"more":false},"comments":[]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}