Towards a digital pedagogy of inclusive active distance learning
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Caldwell, H., Whewell, E., Devecchi, C., Quirke, M., & Mc Guckin, C., Towards a digital pedagogy of inclusive active distance learning, In S. Studente, S. Ellis, & B. Desai (Eds), The impact of Covid-19 on teaching and learning in higher education, New York, Nova Science Publishers, 2021, 1 - 30Download Item:
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This chapter focuses upon the concept of Active Distance Learning (ADL) as a pedagogical approach to designing and teaching in a remote learning setting. This concept has been developed at the University of Northampton to complement their pedagogical approach of Active Blended Learning. ADL combines sense-making activities with focused and engaging interactions in synchronous and asynchronous online settings. It engages students in knowledge construction, reflection and critique, the development of learner autonomy and the achievement of learning outcomes. The chapter also draws upon the Universal Design for Learning Framework for making ADL inclusive. This approach enables learning to be designed or modified for the greatest diversity of learners possible. This chapter is aligned with contemporary social constructivist, constructionist and connectivist learning theories that emphasise the social situatedness of learning in communities of practice where learners feel empowered to co-create knowledge. Key pedagogical approaches are mapped with the affordances of a range of digital tools to exemplify inclusive ADL practice. A set of vignettes from practice demonstrates digital pedagogies and tools in action, showing how they can add pace, collaboration and engagement to synchronous and asynchronous online learning.
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Author: Mc Guckin, Conor
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The impact of Covid-19 on teaching and learning in higher education.Publisher:
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Digital Engagement , Identities in Transformation , Inclusive Society , CONTINUING-EDUCATION , Digital Inclusion , Disability Inclusion , Distance Learning , Diversity and Inclusion , EDUCATION , INCLUSION , Social Inclusion , Social inclusion , Social inclusion/exclusion , Universal design for learning , universal designISBN:
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