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Learning Objects and the Numeracy Initiative at the University of Guelph

Learning Objects and the Numeracy Initiative at the University of Guelph. Dr. Michelle Edwards Data Resource Centre University of Guelph. DLI and Numeracy?. Our role as DLI contacts and as “data folks” puts us in a great position to work with numeracy initiatives

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Learning Objects and the Numeracy Initiative at the University of Guelph

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  1. Learning Objects and theNumeracy Initiative at the University of Guelph Dr. Michelle Edwards Data Resource Centre University of Guelph

  2. DLI and Numeracy? • Our role as DLI contacts and as “data folks” puts us in a great position to work with numeracy initiatives • Whether we call it numeracy? Or statistical literacy? Or quantitative reasoning? DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  3. DLI and Numeracy? Help people deal with numbers: • Selecting the right dataset • Reading the numbers correctly • Conducting the appropriate statistical tests • Interpreting the results in context of the research question DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  4. Numeracy and Quantitative Reasoning Initiative • Develop a repository • Create learning objects • Bring together various initiatives on campus DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  5. What is a Learning Object? • Modular in nature • Quick instruction – online • Educational purpose • Take one concept and break it down into smaller pieces DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  6. Formats of Learning Objects • PowerPoint presentations • Movies • Word documents • Flash modules • Any format can be used DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  7. Adobe Flash • Recommended by CLOE • Create modules that are interactive • Create quizzes throughout module • Progress chart • Add graphics → Learning Curve DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  8. Learning Objects • Each Learning Object is an entry in the database • Used the CANCORE metadata schema for Learning Objects • developed by Norm Friesen (UAlberta), Anthony Roberts (TeleEduction New Brunswick), and Sue Fisher (UNB) DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  9. Driven by Student - Power • 2 Co-op students • Computing & Information Science – UG • Applied Computing – Guelph-Humber • 1 Summer student • 2 PT Graduate Student • Computing & Information Science • Mathematics & Statistics DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  10. Student - Teamwork • 1 developed the Repository • 1 developed Flash module templates • 2 developed content • 1 developed webpage and helped me supervise Co-op students DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  11. Created templates 4 topics 5 topics 6 topics Quiz templates Multiple choice Fill in the blank True or false Hot spot Drag ‘n drop Checkmark Using Flash to create LOs DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  12. Flash Template – 4 topics DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  13. Flash Template – 6 topics DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  14. Quiz Templates – True or False DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  15. Quiz Templates – Multiple Choice DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  16. Quiz Templates – Drag ‘n Drop DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  17. Flash - Template DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  18. Learning Flash • How-to document prepared by Co-op student and vetted by Numeracy team • Used by new students – easy to follow – quizzes are challenging • Will be used by new group of students this summer DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  19. The Repository • Database was developed in Access • Cold Fusion used for Web access • Co-op Student from Computing & Information Science – U Guelph developed database and CF DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  20. Tour of Repository Numeracy and Quantitative Reasoning Initiative DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  21. Student Feedback “… the students said that they would use the site and recommend it to students who were looking to refresh their numeracy skills. A number said they would use it to refresh themselves on a previously learning concept!” DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  22. Student Feedback “… students were asking if the professors for some of their courses are currently involved in the project and could links to the numeracy site be posted on the course websites or Blackboard?” DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  23. Faculty Use • Math & Stats • Incorporated into the first year Calculus course • More integrated approach this Fall • Create quizzes that link directly to modules DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  24. Faculty Use • Family Relations & Applied Nutrition • Research Help and Statistical Literacy session • Economics • Resource listed on 1st year course outlines DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  25. Next Steps • More Learning Objects • Statistics – PT Grad Student W&S ’08 • Mathematics – URA Summer ’08 • Chemistry – URA Summer ’08 • Economics – GTA Summer ’08 DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  26. Next Steps • New learning objects • Quantitative Reasoning area: • Incorporate more “real-life” examples • Based on results of surveys available to UG students through DLI DLI Training – April 3, 2008

  27. Next Steps • Create Static documents based on Learning Objects – Summer student ’08 • Revisit webpage to make it more user friendly – Summer student ’08 DLI Training – April 3, 2008

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