INSPIRATION MIND MAP FOR DISTRIBUTED LEARNING

DISTRIBUTED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:when the learning environment exsists among a population of learners seperated by physical distance.

DISTRIBUTED LEARNING:learning not defined by place or time.


“The distributed learning model can be used in combination with traditional classroom-based courses, with traditional distance learning courses, or it can be used to create wholly virtual classrooms.”
“Distributed learning is not just a new term to replace the other ‘DL,’ distance learning. Rather, it comes from the concept of distributed resources. Distributed learning is an instructional model that allows instructor, students, and content to be located in different, noncentralized locations so that instruction and learning occur independent of time and place. The distributed learning model can be used in combination with traditional classroom-based courses, with traditional distance learning courses, or it can be used to create wholly virtual classrooms.”1
Challenges and Opportunities:
You may be asking at this point, if distributed learning is such a powerful tool, why isn’t it being widely used on this and every campus? The list of barriers is long and varied. Reluctance to forsake the human interaction of a traditional classroom format and lack of institutional reward and incentives may be among the primary reasons. Lack of technology training, support to install and maintain user-friendly, reliable systems are others. Frustration with the speed at which technology changes, and poor organization of existing resources are a few more. The barriers and concerns are legitimate and worthy of our attention. We are aware that education cannot rely solely on traditional methods and approaches. The use of distributed resources is expanding daily and enhanced by human creativity. In the midst of this momentum, systematic structures to support access, delivery, incentives and rewards, development, and maintenance must to be evaluated, re-evaluated, and continuously improved. This effort requires the input and involvement from all levels of the institution to achieve success.


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TIME TRAVEL
Renaissance Developments
Year 9 history. Time to travel back to the Renaissance......there's something to interest everyone.
I. GYPSY
Gypsy is an artistically gifted student. She loves theatre and literature. She rides in a magical hot air balloon.
A. Travelling by balloon
1. I want to be an artisr
a. Restoring balance
(1) Scroll
2. I want to be an actress
II. CASEY
Casey Skate is fascinated by Renaissance royalty. he has a love of literature and enjoys learning
A. Time for a skate
1. Kings and Queens
a. Promotion of
Learning
2. The great tree of knowledge
3. A world to discover
III. DICK
Dick is a maritime enthusiast with a great interest in the Renaissance voyages of discovery. He has a an excellent sense of direction and will become Sally's co-navigator.
A. Take a sub
B. Or a rocket
1. A time of great change
2. Great Nautical expeditions
3. Astronomy
4. Voyages of
Discovery
a. Nautical Inspirations
b. Unfurling myths
5. Converging world religions
a. Churches abound
IV. MISS SALLY
Miss Sally is the teacher. She wants to take her students on a great adventure.....to stimulate their thinking and encourage them to question
A. Our bus driver
1. Traversing the unknown
a. Birth of Modern thought
(1) The Arts flourished
(2) Eurocentric
(3) Questioning of Conventions
2. Exploring coastlines
V. MIKE
Mike rides a bike and is the class scholar. He is interested in religion and politics.
A. Travelling by bike
1. The Science of Anatomy was born
2. Money and power
a. Bonfire of the vanities
b. money corrupts the church
c. Secular teachings v's biblical teaching
3. Unravelling the mysteries of space
Gemini
We're shooting off into the vast immeasurable spaces.....to explore the rebirth of ancient culture.

Given their ages, both 14 , and their love of literature, these two should have fun together.
Peacock - a key image to understanding the astral body
Swan - archetypal image of European soul life in Renaissance times
Rose - floral emblem of the Renaissance

Pine cones - pineal gland
Sally ,Mike and Dick will be inspired by each others interests. Dick has promised to give the other two a comprehensive overview of Renaissance Astronomy- his special expertise
Starfish - wisdom of man made visible
Shell - mystery of becoming