learning beyond the walls

1. By Phyllis Shapiro and David Wivell 2. TraditionalLearning andTeaching: Abstract Decontextualized Self-contained One way 3. SituatedcognitionKnowledgediscoveryDynamiccommunitiesProblemsolvingReal-lifesituations 4. Learning TheoriesConstructivismCognitive ApprenticeshipExperiential LearningBackwards Design 5. Virtual Applications for Situated Cognition Immersive environments Second Life Field trips International/Interplanetary/Timetravel Day in Industry 6. Experiential LearningEnvironments can be manipulated and replicated Avatars become patients Situations can be created for role playing scenarios 7. Presence Pedagogy (P2)Essentially about interactionEnables a community ofpracticeEveryone is a potentialinstructor, peer, expert, andnovice 8. Conclusionsor Attractive possibilities and capabilities remainunderutilized Limited research results Drawbacks: learning curve, technical learner andinstructor issues, lack of school system involvement