Subject: discussion task9
Author:A
I would very much support and agree with learning as a “learner control”. I think learning through learner control is relevant depending on the audience, learning contents and the environment which learning is conducted. This would be relevant using e-Learning compared to traditional classroom learning. In classroom learning the instructor had to decide the sequence of lessons, therefore learners had to follow the instructor. In comparison to a network environment, sequence of learning objectives can be less important. Therefore, the learners have all the control on the order of learning and the selection of contents which will have good influence on the learner’s motivation.
For learner control to be effective the learners should have sufficient knowledge on the contents of the course and advice should be given to the learner when progressing through learning according to the three principles of learners control stated by Clark & Mayer (2003). (Suzuki, 2004, p.8-9).
Furthermore, one of the aspect in which I agreed with learner control is that as long as you understand the course objective, you can create the shortest way in which that is achieved. You do not have to listen to your instructor and follow steps by steps to achieve the objective. “Once having finished drawing the plan, it would be better to exhibit creativity in seeking what strategy is to be used and where to start in accordance with time, place, and occasion, in order to achieve the training result while enjoying the process. It would be better to do what should be done first, then, taking it as a base, create an e-Learning course that realizes the individuality and ideas of the instructional designer.” ). (Suzuki, 2004, p.8-15).
Subject: Re:discussion task9
Author: B
Hi A-san,
Thanks for sharing your views. I was just wandering what are your experiences to support "learner control" in e-learning. Were you able to meet the objectives of the course?
I was a bit confused about your quote as I had thought it was looking at the ID processes and being 'creative' in strategies to encourage learning.