"Communities of Inquiry" is a research project on online learning housed at the University of Calgary. As described by its creators the purpose of this project is to support the development of personally meaningful and educationally worthwhile learning experiences through the thoughtful use of technology. Researchers involved in this project created a model for learning that integrates four essential elements: social presence, cognitive presence, teaching presence and methodology. The model promotes significant learning through active engagement and the cultivation of community in the classroom.
For an overview and annotated bibliographies please visit the Communities of Inquiry Web site: http://communitiesofinquiry.com.
web 2.0
Web 2.0 technologies such as blogs, wikis, social bookmarking sites and social network sites can support a learner-centered approach to teaching. Below are selected articles relevant to teaching with Web 2.0.
Alexander, Bryan. "Web 2.0: A New Wave of Innovation for Teaching and Learning?" Educause Review 41, no. 2 (2006): 32-44. http://www.educause.edu/apps/er/erm06/erm0621.asp?bhcp=1
Ernst, David. "Web 2.0: Promoting Collaboration and Student-Centered Learning." Digital Media Center, OIT, University of Minnesota. http://dmc.umn.edu/spotlight/web20.shtml
O’Reilly, Tim. "What is Web 2.0? Design Patterns and Business Models for the Next Generation of Software." O’Reilly. http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/tim/news/2005/09/30/what-is-web-20.html
boyd, danah and Nicole Ellison, eds. “Special Theme: Social Network Sites.” Journal of Computer Mediated Communication. 13 (1): 2007. http://jcmc.indiana.edu/vol13/issue1/index.html
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principles of teaching
Teaching with technology should be grounded in basic teaching principles that promote learner-centeredness. The articles listed below provide a good starting point for thinking through the integration of pedagogy and technology.
Chickering, Arthur and Stephen C. Ehrmann. "Implementing the Seven Principles: Technology as Lever," AAHE Bulletin, (1996). http://www.tltgroup.org/programs/seven.html
Marchese, Theodore. "The New Conversations About Learning: Insights from Neuroscience and Anthropology, Cognitive Science and Work-Place Studies.” New Horizons for Learning. (1998) http://www.newhorizons.org/lifelong/higher_ed/marchese.htm
Merrill, D., "First Principles of Instruction.” Educational Technology Research & Development 50, no. 3 (2002): 43-59. http://id2.usu.edu/Papers/5FirstPrinciples.pdf
