Sunday, November 14, 2004
Thinking Out Loud
I'm looking over the assignment sheet for the TIP presentation and thought I'd share some notes in preparation for our Tuesday meeting.
Who were the authors of the theory?
Lave and Wenger. We should mention the book. Any other seminal work for this?
What is the theory?
Start with the definition from the TIP site. Mix in the Community of Practice idea and also legitimate peripheral participants. Discuss examples and non-examples - I've noted that there is some confusion on what comprises a COP so it would be good to come up with groups that aren't COPs or to open that up for discussion. In fact, this could be an exercise with the class!
How has the theory impacted education and instructional design?
links that may be helpful here:
This is Browns paper which is mentioned on the TIP site.
http://www.ilt.columbia.edu/publications/papers/JohnBrown.html
http://homepage.mac.com/scottlab/situated.html
(I may have got them from you but here they are again.)
Does the Reiser text have anything?
This might be helpful:
http://www.ewenger.com/theory/communities_of_practice_intro.htm#Where%20useful
I think the theory has definitely impacted both education and instructional design.
I see COPs as circles and we are all part of several of these circles that intersect. Some are more functional than others.
Is a family a COP? What about a church congregation?
These questions could lead to something participatory with the class.
What are some examples of the theory and how has it impacted and what are the implications for education and instructional design?
Hmmm. Same question almost as the previous.
What are the implications for technology integration?
The Internet provides excellent resources to support a community of practice. Mailing lists, blogs, newsgroups, IRC, IM, all can be used.
How does the theory relate to meaningful learning?
When correctly configured, situated learning allows for very meaningful learning. It emphasizes learning (doing) rather than teaching (filling someone with knowledge). Relates to apprenticeships. If you think of jobs you have really enjoyed and learned from, I bet it was due to some degree of situated learning.
Develop and deliver a generativge activity for the class to understand the theory.
Objective to understand theory.
Put together examples and non-examples and have class or groups decide if it's a COP and involved with situated learning.
Divide in groups and come up with a COP example for each group that we will then discuss together.
Develop a plan (in groups) to turn our current class (CI5331) into a COP utilizing situated learning. (I like this one.) What would it look like?
from Amy:
What about an activity where we divide students into groups and have them read a thread from a situated group of some sort. We could ask them to identify the relationships and ability levels of members of these groups and perhaps more as we learn more about situated learning.
Consider our class a COP and evaluate how well it's functioning.
How do you believe the theory will impact education and instructional design in the future?
I think it is impacting especially in corporate environments. One way I see it changing education is that learning will become more cooperative rather than competitive.
OK. I'm burnt out now. Comment or post if you can.
Who were the authors of the theory?
Lave and Wenger. We should mention the book. Any other seminal work for this?
What is the theory?
Start with the definition from the TIP site. Mix in the Community of Practice idea and also legitimate peripheral participants. Discuss examples and non-examples - I've noted that there is some confusion on what comprises a COP so it would be good to come up with groups that aren't COPs or to open that up for discussion. In fact, this could be an exercise with the class!
How has the theory impacted education and instructional design?
links that may be helpful here:
This is Browns paper which is mentioned on the TIP site.
http://www.ilt.columbia.edu/publications/papers/JohnBrown.html
http://homepage.mac.com/scottlab/situated.html
(I may have got them from you but here they are again.)
Does the Reiser text have anything?
This might be helpful:
http://www.ewenger.com/theory/communities_of_practice_intro.htm#Where%20useful
I think the theory has definitely impacted both education and instructional design.
I see COPs as circles and we are all part of several of these circles that intersect. Some are more functional than others.
Is a family a COP? What about a church congregation?
These questions could lead to something participatory with the class.
What are some examples of the theory and how has it impacted and what are the implications for education and instructional design?
Hmmm. Same question almost as the previous.
What are the implications for technology integration?
The Internet provides excellent resources to support a community of practice. Mailing lists, blogs, newsgroups, IRC, IM, all can be used.
How does the theory relate to meaningful learning?
When correctly configured, situated learning allows for very meaningful learning. It emphasizes learning (doing) rather than teaching (filling someone with knowledge). Relates to apprenticeships. If you think of jobs you have really enjoyed and learned from, I bet it was due to some degree of situated learning.
Develop and deliver a generativge activity for the class to understand the theory.
Objective to understand theory.
Put together examples and non-examples and have class or groups decide if it's a COP and involved with situated learning.
Divide in groups and come up with a COP example for each group that we will then discuss together.
Develop a plan (in groups) to turn our current class (CI5331) into a COP utilizing situated learning. (I like this one.) What would it look like?
from Amy:
What about an activity where we divide students into groups and have them read a thread from a situated group of some sort. We could ask them to identify the relationships and ability levels of members of these groups and perhaps more as we learn more about situated learning.
Consider our class a COP and evaluate how well it's functioning.
How do you believe the theory will impact education and instructional design in the future?
I think it is impacting especially in corporate environments. One way I see it changing education is that learning will become more cooperative rather than competitive.
OK. I'm burnt out now. Comment or post if you can.
# posted by Peter Fleck @ 3:28 PM 
