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Higher Education
in the Ultra-Connected Age
Susan MetrosUniversity of Southern California
Justin Sipher
St. Lawrence University
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Agenda
Why Connect?
Connectedness in Context
The “Ultra-Connected” Society Connected Learning Principles
Learning Connections Examples
Digital Natives and Learning Questions and Contacts
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Poll
Why Connect? A. Because connection underpins basic
communication
B. Because we are curious beings
C. Because it allows us to expand boundaries
D. Because technology affords us the ability to
connect
E. All of the above
Other reasons to connect?
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Connectedness
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“Ultra-Connected” Society
What does this mean and is it here?
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Poll
How many hours a day are you digitally
connected?
A. 0-6
B. 6-12
C. 12-18
D. 18-24
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“Always on” Devices
Previous – devices when used by people
Current – devices in preparation of being used by people
Future – userless device connections
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Infrastructure for “Ultra-Connected”
Network
Bandwidth Consumption
Device Density
Compatibility
Power (AC)
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Service Delivery Evolution
New IT expectations and responsibilities
Mobile friendly and mobile compatible
Agility for landscape changes
Champion privacy and security
IT as architect and not contractor
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Connected Learning Framework
1. Values
2. Learning Principles
3. Design Principles
ConnectedLearning.tv
Ito et al, 2013
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Connected Learning Values
Equity Full participation
Social Connection
Ito et al, 2013
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Connected Learning Principles
Interest-powered Peer-supported
Academically oriented
Ito et al, 2013
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Connected Learning Design Principles
Shared purpose Production-centered
Openly networked
Ito et al, 2013
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Learning Connections Examples
1. Reality Ends Here: USC School of
Cinematic Arts Card Game
2. Traditional vs. Online Learning
Environments
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Reality Ends HereUSC School of Cinematic Arts Card Game
http://reality.usc.edu
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Reality Ends HereUSC School of Cinematic Arts Card Game
http://reality.usc.edu
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http://reality.usc.edu
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Reality Ends HereUSC School of Cinematic Arts Card Game
http://reality.usc.edu
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Reality Ends HereUSC School of Cinematic Arts Card Game
http://reality.usc.edu
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Reality Ends HereUSC School of Cinematic Arts Card Game
http://reality.usc.edu
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Reality Ends HereUSC School of Cinematic Arts Card Game
http://reality.usc.edu
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Teacher
Students
Traditional Learning Environment
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Teacher
Students
InstructionalDesigner
Recruiter
Teacher
(SME)
Online Learning Environment
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Online Learning Environment
Desire2Learn
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Text Poll
How is “ultra-connectedness” impacting
teaching and learning at your Institute?
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Grown-up
digital
Digitallysavvy
E-learningsavvy
Assumptions
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Grown-up
digital
Digitallysavvy
E-learningsavvy
Assumptions
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Grown-up
digital
Digitallysavvy
E-learningsavvy
Assumptions
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Digital Natives and Learning
Digital native ≠ Digitally savvy ≠ E-learning savvy.
Our students will be exposed to and depend on
some form of e-learning in their life.
We should expose them to and not shelter themfrom this learning environment.
Should we think about one’s learning adaptability?
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Questions and Contacts
Justin Sipher
St. Lawrence University
Susan [email protected]
University of Southern California