tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8920578612125967474.post2706477484092414672..comments2019-10-09T19:41:49.220+11:00Comments on Assembling your digital toolkit: (12) Week 4 Friday flicks: Communicating powerfullySusie Macfarlanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03386055581638383617noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8920578612125967474.post-85105232353784474242012-09-02T16:43:20.109+10:002012-09-02T16:43:20.109+10:00Love Hans Rosling's talk. Such an engaging pr...Love Hans Rosling's talk. Such an engaging presenter...throws you for a loop with how big his personality is, but I think that's exactly what draws people in as well.<br /><br />In response to the questions posed, I think that it is critical that the learning environments change, to reflect that the challenge is now about being able to curate relevant information and then apply it to a problem. Information on just about any topic is readily available via the internet, but the real skill is in being able to determine the quality of the information, and its relevance to the issue at hand.<br /><br />I think challenging students with scenario-based learning is essential, particularly in the tail end of 2nd year and definitely in 3rd/4th year. However, it always seems quite a steep learning curve for these students to transition from a "one question, one answer" style of teaching/learning.<br /><br />I've thought for a long time that we need to better set up our students earlier on in their education, so that addressing a problem that could have multiple solutions is not so hairy for them at 20/21 years of age! For that purpose, game-based learning seems a useful tool because the "game" environment and rules can serve to constrain the enormity/complexity of the task. In addition, the "entry point" for young students might be more appealing, as many would feel comfortable with solving problems that arise in the "fun" (low stakes?) context of a game.<br /><br />Would be curious to hear if any SENS teaching staff have utilised game-based learning in their units?Jacquie Tranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00047419934058240759noreply@blogger.com