Bonk, C. (Aug. 5, 2008). From R2D2 to the Matrix: A Galaxy of On-line Learning Style, Motivational, Blended Learning, and Learner-Centered Examples. Presented at Pyle Center, Madison Wisconsin. Retrieved on Feb. 6, 2010 from http://www.uwex.edu/ics/bonk_presentation/

Assessment - Group Process and Team Work

There is an ideal of teams and groups working together to create and publish their work and then there is the reality - or is that reality check. I read some information about Social Learning Theory and began to think about where the learner's use of modeling fits with on-line learning? What do I expect of myself, my colleagues / students?

In 2008, Dr Curtis Bonk presented From R2D2 to the Matrix: A Galaxy of On-Line learning Style, Motivational, Blended Learning, and Learner Centered Examples. I viewed it this morning using Windows Media. It is approximately two hours. It was well worth the time I spent viewing it. I was able to see some examples of how modeling fits in with on-line learning. Dr. Bonk also discussed the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and people, culture, etc. I posted one slide of Dr. Bonk's Venn Diagram above. You can see the lecture and download the power point presentation at the link above.

For me, this was an exercise in learning that we all have different strengths and weaknesses. The challenge, for me, is to build on those strengths in my teaching / learning and facilitate that process of building on strengths with my colleagues / students. We are all on this learning journey together.