Combining Science of Learning Principles and Electronic Portfolio Technology to Foster Durable Learning

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Presentations and Seminars
Author(s) and Contributors:
Author(s): Milt Hakel Ali Jafari
Source(s) and Collection(s):
Presentation(s): ELI Meetings
ParentTopics:
Teaching and Learning

Abstract

How can we better foster durable learning—learning that lasts beyond the end of the course, or the end of the week, or the end of this session? The newly emerging science of learning offers a growing body of principles and research findings yet to be systematically applied. E-portfolio technology offers learners the means to document and reinforce their learning. These two strands of knowledge and practice need to converge in our day-to-day work. In this interactive session, the context will be provided by a course, project, or activity pursued by each participant. Small groups will collaborate to formulate initial thoughts, and the session leaders will introduce some resources and perspectives on the challenge. The groups will refine their initial ideas and then write headlines to capture the gist of how a science of learning principle would be applied to a tangible activity.

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