1. Learning Theory and
Pedagogical Use of Technology
(THEORY)
Venla Vallivaara
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
2012-09-20

2. Today’s schedule:
Thursday 2012-09-20
08:15-09:45 Lecture: Self-Regulated Learning Jonna Malmberg
KTK215
10:15-11:45 Course Info Venla Vallivaara
KTK215 Pinja Hietalahti
12:30-16:00 ICT Workshop (INTRO) Jari Laru
KTK207
Venla Vallivaara
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
2012-09-20

3. Objective
• The module includes three theoretical points of view
on learning and the support of learning
– self-regulated learning
– collaborative learning,
– learning of expertise.
• A central topic of examination is the potential of
different technologies to support learning and
collaborative knowledge construction.
• In this course, the student will be introduced to
different collaborative learning models and themes
related to the guidance and evaluation of learning.
Venla Vallivaara
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
2012-09-20

4. Contents
• Self-regulated learning: Motivation and learning
strategies in technology-supported environments
• Collaborative learning, Computer-supported
collaborative learning (CSCL) and collaborative
learning models
• Learning of expertise
• Possibilities of supporting learning offered by
technology
• Planning technology-supported learning, guiding, and
evaluating learning
Venla Vallivaara
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
2012-09-20

5. Learning objectives
After this course the student can
• identify the theoretical learning-related principles that form the
basis of technology-supported studying and teaching
• define self-regulated learning, collaborative learning, and the
acquisition of expertise on a conceptual level, as well as
describe the relationships of those concepts
• justify the utilization of technology as support for learning from
the point of view of learning research
• evaluate various collaborative learning models as supports for
the learning sciences
• describe the basics of planning, supporting, and evaluating a
learning process in a technology-based learning environment
Venla Vallivaara
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
2012-09-20

6. Course structure
2012-09-20
Thursday
8:15-11:45
KTK215
Course Info 2012-09-27
Thursday
8:15-11:45
KTK215
Lectures 2012-09-25 Exam 2012-10-04
Tuesday Thursday
Study 8:15-11:45
Circles KTK215
Self-Regulated Lectures 2012-10-02 Exam 2012-10-12
Tuesday Friday
Learning
Study 8:15-11:45
Circles KTK215
Collaborative Lectures 2012-10-09 Exam 2012-11-15
Tuesday Thursday
Learning
Study 08:15-11:30
Circles KTK215
Learning of Orientation 2012- Collaborative writing with NTNU and TU students Presenting
10-15 the products
Expertise
Monday http://cocreat.purot.net/handbook
AC
How to use modern technology to Course
ending
support learning?
 Chapter to an electronic handbook
 PREZI presentation
Venla Vallivaara
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
2012-09-20

7. Working methods and materials
• Lectures
• Study Circles
• Exams
• Collaborative writing
• Ending Seminar
• Reflective notes in digital portfolio (weeks 42 and 46)
• All the slides and istructions can be found at:
http://www.oulu.fi/let/node/12244
Venla Vallivaara
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
2012-09-20

8. 2012-09-20
Thursday
8:15-11:45
KTK215
Course Info 2012-09-27
Thursday
8:15-11:45
KTK215
Lectures 2012-09-25 Exam 2012-10-04
Tuesday Thursday
Study 8:15-11:45
Circles KTK215
Self-Regulated Lectures 2012-10-02 Exam 2012-10-12
Tuesday Friday
Learning
Study 8:15-11:45
Circles KTK215
Collaborative Lectures 2012-10-09 Exam 2012-11-15
Tuesday Thursday
Learning
Study 08:15-11:30
Circles KTK215
Learning of Orientation 2012- Collaborative writing with NTNU and TU students Presenting
10-15 the products
Expertise
Monday http://cocreat.purot.net/handbook
AC
How to use modern technology to Course
ending
support learning?
 Chapter to an electronic handbook
 PREZI presentation
Venla Vallivaara
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
2012-09-20

9. Reading materials
• Pintrich, R. P. (2000). The Role of Goal Orientation
in Self-Regulated Learning. In M. Boekaerts, P.R.
Pintrich, & M. Zeidner (Eds.), Handbook of Self-
Regulation (Chap 14). San Diego, CA: Academic
Press.
• Dillenbourg, P., Baker, M. Blaye, A. & O’Malley, S.
(1996). The evolution of research on collaborative
learning. In E. Spada & P. Reiman (Eds) Learning
in Humans and Machine: Towards an
interdisciplinary learning science. (Pp. 189.211).
Oxford: Elsevier.
http://tecfa.unige.ch/tecfa/publicat/dil-papers-
2/Dil.7.1.10.pdf
• Bakkenes, I., Vermunt, J. D. & Wubbels, T. (2010).
Teacher Learning in the context of educational
innovation: Learning activities and learning
outcomes of experienced teachers. Learning and
Instruction, 20, 533-548.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0
959475209000929
• Other relevant materials should also be searched
and used during the last part of the course
Venla Vallivaara
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
2012-09-20

10. Course assessment
• Grading: 0-5
Based on
 Active participation on lectures and study circles
 The exams
 The collaboratively written book chapter
 The reflective notes written on your portfolio
Venla Vallivaara
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
2012-09-20

11. Study Circles
• Tuesdays 25.9., 2.10. and 9.10.
• 2 x 45min / group / day
• 3 articles in small groups
1. Independent reading and answering the questions given by
the teachers
2. Active discussions about the topics and concepts
3. Forming notes, summaries and mindmaps
4. Independent reading and revision for the exam
• Every member of the small group is responsible for
his/her own learning and the learning of others as well
 active participation is important
Venla Vallivaara
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
2012-09-20

12. Organized by the LET unit,
25th – 26th of September at CIE
Students are welcome to participate on following
sessions:
Tuesday 25th
09:15 Keynote I: Urban legends in education, prof. Paul Kirschner
10:00 Pecha Kucha I: Creative Learning Spaces
12:30 Pecha Kucha II: Effective Learning and Interaction in TEL
14:30 Learning and interaction Café: TEL for tomorrow
Wednesday 26th
09:30 Keynote II: 3D Virtual Worlds and Collaborative Learning, Mikhail
Fominykh
10:00 Poster session
Venla Vallivaara
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
2012-09-20

13. All the today’s materials can be found in:
oulu.fi/let/
Questions? slideshare.net/LEToulu
Coming up next:
Comments? • ICT workshop (INTRO-course) at
12:30 in KTK207
Remember also:
• Reading material: Pintrich, R. P.
(2000). The Role of Goal Orientation
in Self-Regulated Learning.
• Study Circles on Tuesday 25th
September
• Exam and next lectures on Thursday
27th September
Venla Vallivaara
LET – Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit
University of Oulu
2012-09-20