#3 - Curt Bonk on Changing Lives Through Self-Directed Online Learning

18/01/2024 1h 5min Temporada 1 Episodio 3

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the L&P Podcast, I speak with Dr. Curt Bonk, a Professor at Indiana University's School of Education who teaches psychology and technology courses. Curt is a prolific scholar and author, a sought-after conference speaker, and a big believer in the power of online education to transform lives worldwide. He currently conducts research in the field of self-directed online learning environments (SOLEs) and open education (including massive open online courses (MOOCs)).
In this conversation, Dr. Bonk and I discuss a range of topics, including:

Self-directed online learning
Massive open online courses
The measurement of online learning
Online learning resources and support for students
The stages of technology adoption
Techniques for online Instructors to support students
How instructors can add some TEC-VARIETY to their courses
And many others...

Mentioned in the conversation:

A list of Curt's 300+ articles on self-directed online learning, MOOCs, and related topics
EdTechBooks.org - Free education technology
Curt's Books
Garrison (1997) - Self-Directed Learning Model
Bonk's TEC-VARIETY Model of Motivation
Silver Lining for Learning podcast

More from Dr. Bonk:

Curt Bonk's Open Learning World
Curt Bonk's IU Profile

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