ELI2008_Learning_Commons_whiteboards

The ELI 2008 Online Spring Focus Session - Snapshots of Interaction

To help foster engagement and "think out loud" during the ELI 2008 Online Spring Focus Session, participants were invited to brainstorm concepts on interactive whiteboards. Using simple prompts such as, "Build on this circle to create a picture of authentic learning," participants captured their thoughts after each focus session presentation.

Learn more about the interactive tools available in the ELI Learning Commons.

Day 1 - Break 1Prior to this break, we heard from Diane Jess Ketelhut, Temple UniversityMaking Learning Real: Turning Sim City into "Sim Science!"

First Break

Day 1 - Break 2Prior to this break, we heard from David M. Segal, University of Central FloridaUsing Computer-Simulated Case-Based Scenarios to Improve Learning

Break Two

Following this break, we heard from Andreas Brockhaus and Martha Groom, University of Washington BothellUsing Wikipedia to Reenvision the Term Paper

Day 1 - Break 3Prior to this break, we heard from Len Annetta and Marta Klesath, North Carolina State UniversityThe New Virtual Field Trip: A Perspective from NC State's Entomology Bug World

Break 3

Day 2 - Break 1Prior to this break, we heard from Scot French, University of VirginiaAuthentic Learning in History and Social Sciences: How "Real" Can We Make the Classroom Experience?

Break four

Day 2 - Break 2Prior to this break, we heard from Trudi Abel, Duke UniversityIntegrating Community History, Technology, and Service Learning: The Digital Durham Project

Break five

Day 2 - Break 3Prior to this break, we heard from Bill Ferster, University of VirginiaDigital Documentaries Using Primary Access

Break six

Following this break, we heard from Michael Connors, University of Wisconsin-MadisonAuthentic Critical Reflection: Critique_It in Second Life