Unit 1 - Knowledge Building, Theory Learners

ETAP623 : Unit 1 - Knowledge Building, Theory (Learners) This page last changed on Jan 23, 2008 by wikiadm1. Learners The younger generation ('Net-Gen' in education-speech) introduced us to learners who were inherently different from previous generations. They were born "plugged-in" - always connected, always looking for new ways to connect. These individuals, call them Net-gen, Gen-x , Millennials, or whatever comes next, a unique way of looking and operating in the world around them. [5407253.html Oblinger & Oblinger (2005)] book Educating the Net Generation outlines the following additional characteristics: Visual Multi-task Figure it out Experiential learners Oriented to working in groups Producers as well as consumers From this type of student comes the concept of a different kind of learning. [5407253.html Carmen and Haefner (2003)] condense the research of a variety of educational experts to create a list of principles that can enhance deeper learning or engaged learning that results in a "meaningful understanding of materials and content." These principles are as follows: Active Contextual Engaged Locally owned Social These principles of a visually-oriented, collaborative student engaging in social and active learning exemplify the very nature of KB and speaks to its ability to provide this plugged-in generation with the tools they need to succeed. Unit 1 Knowledge Building Theory | Learners | Unit 1 - Knowledge Building, Theory Characteristics | Unit 1 - Knowledge Building, Theory Higher Education | Unit 1 - Knowledge Building, Theory Wrap-Up Attachments: [download/attachments/5408185/nscl_students_f.jpg nscl_students_f.jpg] (image/jpeg)

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