Learning Technologies: Design & Applications

Module 3: Interaction and Assessment Tools

RE: Interactions to support learning

I found Anderson’s article fascinating.

As a media teacher, when I think of learner-centered, I think of:

• students choosing the themes for which they will write a script and ultimately make a film
• my role as a facilitator, who encourages each individual to explore their strengths as they produce the film
• products (films) that we screen for the benefit of other students

Knowledge-centered, for me means:

• students using the “grammar of movie making” while producing their films
• students communicating to others what they are doing technically & conceptually
• filmmakers with a level of autonomy, allowing them to find solutions without the constant assistance of the teacher

Community-centered:

• students teach each other
• students work in crews and must compromise and cooperate
• students create a film as a way to contribute too their peer group (awareness; inspiration; knowledge… )