Transcript Open_Learning_Initiatives_Powerpoint.pptx

Jake Douenias
Avantika Goel
Tchunoo Kahng
Christine Warner
Introduction
 Convenient way to teach people using modern
technology
 New approach to learning
 Students use educational technology and have ability
to control:
 What to learn
 When to learn
 At what pace to work
Introduction
 A replacement for traditional classes
 Led by faculty members
 Open Learning Initiative at CMU includes:
 Cognitive tutors
 Virtual laboratories
 Group experiments
 Simulations
Criticism
 Unrealistic expectations
There has been far too much press comment of the "Sit in
front of the TV and get a degree" kind. While it is
important to attract attention to the initiative, there are
dangers of quite unreal expectations being created by the
way this new option for students is being presented. It is
going to be quite difficult to pass sufficient subjects to
qualify for a degree under the OLI, involving the exercise of
considerable self-discipline and determination.
Our Opinion
 We recommend the use of Open Learning Initiatives
because
 Students control how they learn
 It is effective (students are still evaluated by faculty
members)
 It eliminates the monotony of traditional lecture classes
 It uses advanced technology
Works Cited
 “Open Learning Initiative.” Carnegie Mellon
University.
http://www.cmu.edu/oli/overview/index.html
 Australian Journal of Educational Technology
www.ascilite.org.au/ajet/ajet8/king.html
Positive Aspects
 Through innovative components such as cognitive
tutors, virtual laboratories, simulations and group
experiments, OLI provides the most flexible and
powerful education.
Positive Aspects
 OLI provides flexible access to assessments and timely
feedback from tutors, providing its student a more
progressive education.
Positive Aspects
 …and it is
FREE!!!