This document summarizes an online professional development course called "Reflect and Connect 2011". It discusses key principles of adult learning, including that adults are internally motivated, goal-oriented, and need to actively participate. It also lists different learning styles like auditory, visual, and kinesthetic. Testimonials from past participants praise how the course improved their digital skills and expanded their networks. It provides links to the course blog and a Voicethread evaluation for those interested in learning more. The document was presented by Pauline Wilson, Carole McCulloch and Junita Lyon.
10. Adult Learning
Principles Learning Styles
Adult Learners
are internally Auditory
motivated and self- Visual
directed
Kinaethetic
are Goal oriented
Social
use all senses to learn
Reflective
need to be actively
Activists
involved in the
learning process Theorists
need to know why
what they learning is
important
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14. “Reflect and Connect 2011” has been a fantastic experience for me.
My confidence with using digital technology has soared. I have learnt about Blogs,
Wikis, Ning, Twitter, Mind maps, CoP, PLE, PLN, ePortfolios, Moodle - not a moment
to get bored.
Honestly, I am a bit disappointed that it’s all over.
Manjit Bhamral
We rarely as busy professionals have the opportunity to invest in our own
development and reflect on the work we do. I found the Reflect and Connect course
stimulated my thinking, encouraged further enquiry and expanded my personal
learning networks into areas I never imagined before. If you are thinking about
embarking on the Reflect and Connect course I highly recommend it.
Pam Ridd
Reflect and Connect 2011 is an outstanding course. It was a fabulous experience
with learning new ways to communicate with others via Twitter, Wiki and
Voicethread plus more. Mahara an open source e-portfolio with it being an
outstanding resource for human beings. With the creating of my artefacts I have
built a magnificent e-portfolio. The weekly Elluminate session on Mondays 6:30-
7:30pm was informative and great chatting with trainers and other participants in
the course. The overall result is that this is a great course.
Ian Hall
This course has given me so many new skills in the e-learning area. It has
changed my perspective about social networking tools and I have even participated.
Gayle Webster
15. Like to know more?
Reflect and Connect Blog
http://eliberation2010.wordpress.com/
Voicethread Evaluation
http://ynhservices.org.au/?page_id=692
Pauline Wilson paulinemareewilson@gmail.com
Junita Lyon j55lyon@tadaust.org.au
Carole McCulloch coachcarole2012@gmail.com