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University Libraries

University at Buffalo

http://library.buffalo.edu/

Roberta (Robin) Sullivan

Emerging Technologies Librarian

rrs@buffalo.edu

http://suny.edu/emtech

Cherie van Putten

Instructional Designer

cvanp@binghamton.edu

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#EmTechMOOC

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Discovery learning to explore and reflect on innovative and creative uses of emerging technologies.

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Objectives:

  • Identify the value and implications of using established and emerging technology tools for career and personal advancement.�
  • Gain strategies to develop lifelong learning habits to keep pace with technology change.

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Learning Opportunity targeted to...

  • ALL Learners

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  • Students, faculty, staff, & anyone with an interest to stay current with today’s rapidly changing technologies

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#EmTechMOOC

Coursera-based MOOC supportive online learning opportunity

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EmTechWIKI

WIKI filled with many socially curated tools and resources.

Also used in #EmTechMOOC to complete assignments.

An open website available as a standalone resource.

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“Four Cs of 21st Century Skills”

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity &

Critical thinking

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Learning process...

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3. Complete

discovery

exercises & reflect

4. Earn

badges & Coursera Certificate

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2. Explore

WIKI tools & resources

1. Read, view & participate with course materials

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Learner Rewards

  • A completed Personal ePortfolio
  • Digital badges
  • Coursera Certificate of Completion
  • Intrinsic rewards of being �a lifelong learner!

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Explore & Reflect

Go to http://suny.edu/emtech

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Explore one or more of the “Discovery Exercises”

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Help us improve EmTechWIKI

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Want big impact?

Use big image.

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Want big impact?

Use big image.

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Mapping #EmTechMOOC’s Global Reach

Non-scientific mapping of enrollments as of 12/01/18

2,906

Learners

77

Completers

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eportfolio Examples

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Qualitative Research Themes

What do participants say?

Phase 2 summary reflection posts

An expressed desire to �continue to learn more about �TOEP tools, and/or explore �more activities, even after �participation has concluded.

Vicarious learning �through the experiences of �others in the community.

Evidence of immediate �implementation of TOEP tools �with specific and definitive �plans to implement.

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Change in Tool Utilization

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To what extent did participating help you gain additional�strategies to enhance your lifelong learning habits?

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To what extent did participating in #EmTechMOOC:

positively influence your

feelings about technology �(i.e., comfort level, motivation, fears, frustration, concerns)?

enhance your ability to use emerging technologies for professional or academic purposes?

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To what extent do you intend to use the EmTechWIKI website after the formal participation period is over to expand upon your learning?

(N=54)

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Would you recommend this course to friends/colleagues?

(N=54)

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Students, faculty, & staff - learning together.

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What a concept!

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Thank you!

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Questions???

Roberta (Robin) Sullivan�rrs@buffalo.edu