tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643037399674230870.post5392939379104205785..comments2012-11-13T18:07:37.181-08:00Comments on Flexible Learning in 2012- taking on the challenge: Examples of Flexible LearningGina Huakauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327157477345446890noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643037399674230870.post-69754495670702237492012-06-24T04:47:40.067-07:002012-06-24T04:47:40.067-07:00Hi, an example of structured leanring is offered w...Hi, an example of structured leanring is offered when we teach mihi with students. It's very structured and becomes increasingly flexible as we move through the weeks. The learning on marae is also structured but afterwards- reflections about the learning are offered through flexible opportunities via online and face to face.<br />Re: Your suggestion in 2nd paragraph about assessment - this is what we did last year - and it did seem to work well. Only 3 students handed in hard copies. <br />Re: Te Whariki- yep it is a bit sad, but I'm working with my 4 year old at the moment in conflict management about 'not wanting to wear a coat in Dunedin winter'. So thinking some structured learning from mum is now going to take place - not quite Te Whariki- but at least he'll be warm! <br />I guess I put content as flexible in my course as students can choose key areas they want to investigate- in regard to assessments and learning... Thanks GinaGina Huakauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17327157477345446890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643037399674230870.post-18079647018319527862012-06-19T20:16:05.643-07:002012-06-19T20:16:05.643-07:00Gina the point you make that: "Although, choi...Gina the point you make that: "Although, choice is an important component of flexibility, ... it goes deeper than this ...", highlights something that prickles educators - how much choice should there be to be truly flexible? <br /><br />I think it is okay to stipulate that most students should submit assessments online, but the option to submit via hard copy could be provided if a student has special circumstances. For example, they live in the back of beyond without electricity. Otherwise, the chaos that would ensue would not be sustainable - with regard to marking and administration. So flexibility is a balancing act and in the name of cost-effectiveness someone has to take control at some stage.<br /><br />It is the same with providing structure for learners - flexible learning does not mean there should be no structure, what it means is that the learners needs should be considered to provide optimal learning experiences. Can you think of an example of where structure is offered as well as flexibility?<br /><br />How sad that Te Whariki cannot carry on to mainstream learning for the children. <br /><br />It is good to see from your table that most of the dimensions are reasonably flexible. Perhaps moments of assessment could be looked at to make them more flexible, e.g., negotiating the timing and types of assessments with students. <br /><br />Why do you regard the aspects associated with the content are reasonably flexible?Bronwyn hegartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com