Ambitious mashups: cyberlearning projects combine novel technologies, theories, methods, and equity goals in frontier-oriented integrations¶

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Description¶

The report's central organizing concept: cyberlearning projects are mashups that 'combined many elements in a novel integration, to explore a promising approach to a particular learning goal or context'. They are 'pushing for frontiers' rather than integrating established components, and they study 'what happens when learners inhabit' the designs. The output is understanding of a technology, theory, method, or equity approach rather than a scalable solution.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Projects bring together computer science expertise, learning sciences theories and methods, and a commitment to investigating equity

Constraints¶

• The output is not usually intended to be a scalable near-term solution but understanding applicable as future technologies arrive

Target Learners¶

• Learners of all ages across formal, informal, and workplace settings

Target Learning Objectives¶

• Big learning goals in STEM and beyond, including opening difficult subjects to more students

Claims¶

• Collaborative learning appeared in 36 funded projects, embodied learning in 15, and identity theories in 9 [+W]

Related Theories¶

• Three-theme characterization of innovative interdisciplinary exploratory research: new frontiers, equitable co-design, and networked communities
• Convergent science: integrating learning sciences and computer science expertise
• Three learning-theory areas organize cyberlearning theory work: collaborative learning, embodied learning, and identity
• Six emerging design genres organize cyberlearning design research

Examples¶

• Three overarching field recommendations: communicate unique characteristics, strengthen outcome reporting, and advance equity work

Key Sources¶

• Center for Innovative Research in Cyberlearning (2020). Ambitious mashups: Reflections on a decade of cyberlearning research. [Report]. Digital Promise. https://circlcenter.org/resources/reflections-report/