(Update: This post I wrote two years ago when studying instructional (curriculum) design. It seems quite relevant to my current study of CCK11, so I thought I would add this reference so that it may be included in the 2011 MOOC offering.) I read this article by David Jones some time ago, and have been... Continue Reading →
Definition: Behaviourism
As part of my Certificate in Emerging Technologies for Learning, I am studying 4 popular learning theories. The first theory I am discovering is behaviourism. I have read an article by Melissa Standridge hosted on the Department of Eduational Psychology and Instructional Technology wiki, from the University of Georgia. The article begins with a definition... Continue Reading →
Draft Introduction to Learning Plan for Web 2.0
I am developing an online course in conjunction with the PLE@CQUni project. Following is an initial draft introduction for my learning design blueprint as part of my study of Instructional Design in Adult Education course. My main concern with my plan is cognitive load, especially when learners have limited time. I am thinking an approach... Continue Reading →
Biggs: Ch2 – Constructivism and Phenomenography
Constructivism as a concept is something that I am slowly coming to understand. Then along comes phenomenography to upset the party. Biggs provides a very brief discussion of the two and highlights their differences. Let's see if I have got it. Before I get started, I'll add that my conceptualisation of constructive alignment is ever... Continue Reading →
Biggs: Revision of Chapter 1 – 3rd Edition
I thought I'd re-read through the initial chapters of Biggs' 3rd edition to see what has changed. In fact, there were a couple of particularly interesting discussions added that were absent from edition 2. Biggs' has gone to great lengths to explain the history of outcomes-based education (OBE), and to separate his theories around constructive-alignment... Continue Reading →
Biggs: Teaching for Quality Learning at University – 3rd Edition
I am now back turning the pages with Biggs' Quality Learning at University. I have purchased the 3rd edition of Biggs' bread and butter book on constructive alignment. Superseding edition 2, I'll be focusing on this latest edition in my investigation into constructive alignment.
The Eportfolio Tug-of-war
Foreword This blog post has seen me fall into old habits with my blogging. It has turned into a very large document and has taken considerable time to write. Not how I wish to blog. My apologies if its too much to digest. 🙂 Damien. Introduction I have tried to capture a broad, but shallow... Continue Reading →
DVICO Remote Control for MythTV Frontend on Mac OS
Have a Mac OS MythTV Frontend, and a DVICO remote control and USB receiver? Like them to work together? This blog post may help you. I have the above scenario and was looking for a way to remote control an old Power Mac G4 (circa 2001) running MythTV as a frontend. The machine does a... Continue Reading →
Biggs: My journey – postponed
Other priorities have come up and so I am postponing my Teaching for Quality Learning at University journey for now. Hopefully I'll be able to get back to it soon.
Biggs: Reflection – Chapter 1
Introduction After reading through Chapter 1 of Biggs "Teaching for Quality Learning at University" 2nd Edn, I found myself identifying with almost everything he had to say. Due to the size of this posting, I have broken it down into various sections. The changing landscape of tertiary education Biggs begins with an explanation of the... Continue Reading →
Damo's World 