Problems to Solve

The Open learning network. What is the origin of learning, networking?

Things we've learned so far:

• The definition of "tutor" matters
• Mastery learning = next-best thing? Critiques, control groups, tests
• Constructivist environment may be what is working in classes
  
• Frequency of feedback
• Design-based research:
  
• Situated cognition
• "Tutoring" happens via tests
• Human potential

Blackboard Analysis project
Variables of learning technology? Keep Blackboard? Keep something else?

Blackboard used for communication, not for teaching.

I always have to struggle with the principles before I get to the answers to the questions people are really asking. I don't see any problem with having some people using Blackboard and some classes not using Blackboard. I realize it's expensive, but no cost should be too great for quality education, even if that means everyone uses different medium. There is no one right answer.

Now, knowing that, and guessing that everybody else knows that too, how to maximize use of Blackboard?

Are the tools we're providing helping the institution accomplish the Aims of a BYU Education?

• Spiritually Strengthening
• Academically Enlarging
• Character Building
  
• Lifelong Learning and Service

What kinds of experiences can we have through these tools that can help fulfill the aims?

With the Vocal Performance Database, how can I know that it will help do all of the above things? Is it the best tool to do the things we need it to do?

*Pretend I am the decision-maker, and I'm putting into place a tool set for education. What kinds of activities would it facilitate? Is it a tool, or is it driving common practice? A Teaching and Learning Tool for BYU.

The implementation of a new technology. What are the things i need to be prepared to explain? What problem are we trying to solve through using this tool?