Designing adaptive online support for problem-based learning

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14742/apubs.2023.598

Keywords:

problem-based pedagogy, case-based learning, asynchronous support, co-design, learning at scale

Abstract

This paper describes the work-in-progress of a novel solution to the problem of designing an LMS course structure that supports students in a problem-based learning course. The students come with a wide variety of prior experience in the field, they need to learn a set of complex skills that build on each other, they need to work partially asynchronously, and the design solution needs to be scalable. A lean weekly structure is proposed that is embedded with the synchronous teaching, intricately connected to a parallel hub of support material whose design allows students to construct their own bespoke learning journey. The course design draws on cognitive load theory to direct student attention only to what will be useful to them at any point in the course, and the support materials themselves follow universal design for learning principles to cater for a wide range of student learning needs.

Author Biographies

Alison Casey, School of Business, University Of Sydney

Alison is an educational development lecturer with the Business Co-Design team and has enormous enthusiasm for and long experience in teaching in all its forms. Originally a scientist, she was involved in developing the science teaching components of the Bachelor of Primary Education and the Masters of Secondary Education at the University of Notre Dame before becoming a qualified high school science and maths teacher and working in the centralised Learning and Teaching office at that institution as a learning technologies developer. In her spare time she very much enjoys knitting and aerial circus arts.

Enosh Yeboah, School of Business, University of Sydney

Enosh is a passionate educator with over 10 years of experience in teaching, educational support, and learning design, all of which are inspired by student engagement, inclusiveness, accessibility, and comprehension. As a learning designer on the Business Co-design team at the University of Sydney Business School, he co-designs and/or collaborate with partners and team members to make high-quality, interactive online learning products.

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2023-11-28

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2023: ASCILITE 2023 Conference Proceedings: People, Partnerships and Pedagogies

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ASCILITE Conference - Concise Papers

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