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Team Three\u2019s Initial Summary of Virtual, Mixed, and Augmented Reality Delivered through Coursera and Our Approach to Critical Inquiry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Created by Rebecca Coyle, Nicole Croft, Michal Gerov & Shazia Khokhar <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of LRNT 526, we were tasked to critically analyze a learning event on a topic delivered through a learning technology of our choosing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Event and Delivery Technology <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As our learning event, we selected the “Virtual, Mixed, and Augmented Reality” module, the second module in a larger course called \u201cNew Technologies for Business Leaders\u201d through Coursera, as the delivery technology. The module is designed for business leaders and explores the latest trends and applications of virtual, mixed, and augmented reality in various industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a team, we have chosen Coursera, a global online learning platform offering paid and free course content, as our delivery technology. Coursera is a learning platform that offers Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) across different fields, including business, technology, the arts, and humanities. Learners can take courses for free or pay a fee to earn a verified certificate or even a degree. Moreover, it is a versatile tool that can meet various needs, including providing skills and credentials for employment or educational purposes, improving personal knowledge, and building capacity by expanding on prior knowledge or new interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Background Readings and Summary of what we Learned<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collectively, we conducted background research on various MOOC tools, such as LinkedIn Learning and Coursera, to better understand online learning platforms. We also had the opportunity to talk through the pros and cons of different media, drawing on the prior experience of some team members with micro-credentialing. We also discussed different topics of interest for each member to narrow down where we wanted to focus. Our research and discussions allowed us to identify the most suitable MOOC tool for our project, with accessibility, cost, and user experience as our key considerations. We identified that the high cost of some platforms, such as LinkedIn Learning, was a significant barrier to accessing their courses. After careful consideration, we decided to use Coursera as our learning platform because group members have previously had positive experiences using it, providing the flexibility and free access we sought. Our research helped us better understand online learning and the features we sought in a platform. After determining our learning platform, we decided to focus on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) based on previous readings and group members\u2019 experiences and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading\/Research<\/strong><\/td>Relevance<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Selwyn, N. (2010). Looking beyond learning: Notes towards the critical study of educational technology. Journal of computer assisted learning, 26(1), 65-73.<\/td>Looks at the micro, meso and macro levels of educational technology. Draws on a critical approach to gain perspective on technology-based education and pedagogy.<\/td><\/tr>
Fawns, T. (2022). An Entangled Pedagogy: Looking Beyond the Pedagogy\u2014Technology Dichotomy. Postdigital Science and Education<\/em>, 4<\/em>(3), 711\u2013728. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s42438-022-00302-7<\/td>Discusses the relationship between pedagogy and technology and introduces An \u201centangled pedagogy\u201d as an aspirational way to understand the complexity of this unique dichotomy. Fawns highlight technologically and pedagogically deterministic as false dichotomies that emphasize instructors’ values over learner outcomes.<\/td><\/tr>
Coursera: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/<\/a> 
LinkedIn Learning: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/<\/a> <\/td>		Our background research included looking at LinkedIn and Coursera and viewing different courses on both platforms.<\/td><\/tr>
Chin, M. (2021, January 29). University will stop using Proctorio remote testing after student outcry <\/em>. The Verge. https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2021\/1\/28\/22254631\/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign-proctorio-online-test-proctoring-privacy<\/td>Provided background information on learner privacy concerns in regard to online learning and assessment. <\/td><\/tr>
Digital Footprint offered by The University of Edinburgh<\/strong>https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/digital-footprint<\/a><\/td>This course teaches how to manage your digital footprint effectively, including developing an online presence, managing privacy, networking, and balancing personal and professional presences.<\/td><\/tr>
Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms<\/strong>https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/teach-children-with-visual-impairment<\/a><\/td>This course teaches skills for creating inclusive classroom environments for visually impaired children, including curriculum differentiation strategies.<\/td><\/tr>
Leveraging Mentions and Threads in Slack<\/strong>https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/projects\/leveraging-mentions-and-thread-in-slack<\/a><\/td>This course teaches how to optimize organizational communications using Slack. <\/td><\/tr>
Understanding Research Methods – University of London<\/strong>https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/research-methods<\/a><\/td>This course equips learners with the essential knowledge and skills to conduct research at a postgraduate level by breaking down research methods through rigorous discussions and exercises.<\/td><\/tr>
Learning to Teach Online<\/strong>https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/teach-online#modules<\/a><\/td>This course teaches educators how to design and deliver effective online courses by incorporating educational technology and drawing on their own teaching strengths and experiences.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Critical Inquiry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on our research, we will explore content, delivery, assessment, and accessibility and answer the following questions as we participate in the Coursera course:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. How can learning be assessed and measured?<\/li>
  2. How can virtual, mixed, and augmented reality be effectively applied in various industries to improve learning outcomes?<\/li>
  3. Is Coursera\u2019s delivery of digital learning effective? Can it be implemented in training, the workplace or within education effectively?<\/li>
  4. Is it more beneficial for learners to have a comprehensive assessment at the end of a course rather than separate assessments at the end of each module, and how does this approach aid learning?<\/li>
  5. What features are present or available in Coursera to lower barriers required for engagement?<\/li>
  6.  In what ways are learners motivated to complete course activities and achieve course outcomes?<\/li>
  7. How are the privacy and security of learners safeguarded using Coursera and virtual and augmented realities?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    We invite other teams to comment or ask questions regarding our chosen learning event and delivery technology. We will consider the feedback of others as we move toward the critical inquiry of our chosen technology. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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