Commentary on my perspectives after the symposium:
The Jasper Experiment was popular in the early 1990’s as it was video-based learning tool that was a stepping stone to the more advanced tools today. The goal of these learning experiences is to “[emphasize] the importance of anchoring or situated instruction in meaningful, problem-solving context”. (The Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt University, 1993, p. 475). In doing so, students learning is situated in real world context through problem solving and critical thinking activities.
More importantly tool to introduce a topic to today’s inclusive classroom. Anchor instruction allows to for introduction of a topic in which can lead to interviewing, conduct research, and collaboration. Like with any technology, we cannot assume the students will learn something just by watching it. Pedagogically, teachers need to introduce the video and provide vocabulary terms and/or important points of discussion. The teacher should allow opportunities for the students watch it repeatedly to learn and reinforce the information. By employing anchor instructor can decrease the chance of misconceptions; as the learner is able to construct their learning through collaboration with their peers and teachers can recognize students misunderstanding of a topic.