Learn roll whitepaper
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This whitepaper discusses gaps in modern learning and proposes solutions through an online learning platform called LearnRoll. It finds that while students are tech-savvy, they lack critical thinking and problem solving skills. There are also not enough teachers being trained. LearnRoll aims to develop skills like critical thinking, problem solving, social-emotional skills and financial literacy through gamified competency-based learning using avatars across devices. It analyzes learning through projects and badges to improve outcomes.
Learn roll whitepaper
- 1. LEARNROLL WHITEPAPER Learning for the 21st Century learners , mentors and parents.
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- 3. E-LEARNING TODAY – HOW DO WE DEFINE THAT ? Online MOOC Pedagogy Digital Learning Researchers have different definition on Learning .There is a host of learning pseudonyms “ today , One defines it as appropriate application of the Internet to support the delivery of learning, skills and knowledge in a holistic approach not limited to any particular courses, technologies, or infrastructures”
- 4. LEARNING – WHAT ARE THE GAPS ? More than 1 in 6 U.S. teens are unable to make even simple decisions about everyday spending, and only 1 in 10 can solve complex financial tasks. Most student lack critical problem solving and analytic thinking. Source-OECD "Today's students are part of a technology-savvy generation, but they are often still at loss when it comes to using their critical thinking and problem solving skills in a digital environment; “ Source - Electronic Testing Services There is too much focus on development of cognitive skills which can be tested than on development of social skills Source – James Heckman , Nobel Laureate World Statistics More than 27 million teachers will need to be recruited to ensure every child’s right to a primary education by 2030. Source UIS UNESCO United States In 2010, the U.S. spent 39 percent more per full-time student for elementary and secondary education than the average for other countries Source -Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development 45% of US employers say lack of skills is the “main reason” for entry-level vacancies Source – McKinsey Report ,
- 5. RESEARCH – SOLUTION APPROACHES Online competency-based curriculum breaking free of the constraints of the “course” as the educational unit, competencies lead to a more transparent system that highlights student-learning outcomes. Source Harvard Business Review – The Real revolution in Online Education isn’t MOOCS There are important competencies that all children and youth should master no matter where they live in the world. Source UNESCO Institute of statistics Early Involvement with children Research has shown that the early years in a child’s life—when the human brain is forming—represent a critically important window of opportunity to develop a child’s full potential and shape key academic, social, and cognitive skills that determine a child’s success in school and in life. Source Whitehouse.gov
- 6. THE CURRENT INDUSTRY STATE Forbes states that based on research , e-learning or online learning industry is poised to be a USD 107 billion market in 2015 . Some of the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course )big players using tradition learning management system(LMS) . Forbes also reports that 61% LMS are also on a roadmap to be replaced .There is a larger focus on college MOOCS versus school based learning. Gartner based research(Cool Vendors in Education , 2014) finds that learning needs to be adaptive especially digitized learning which needs to include 3D based learning , and also enhance SEL as part of learning process. A credential process in learning has still not evolved ,where the holistic or modular approach represents all formal to casual learning Learning content needs to be accredited .There is a vast amount of content , learning games etc in the web and internet but it is not monitored or analyzed over time as to what the outcomes are 6
- 7. LEARNROLL TARGET AREAS COPYRIGHT@2014 LEARNROLL, LLC . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. DO NOT DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION 7 1. Critical Thinking – Able to identify strengths and weakness , alternative solutions , conclusion and approaches to probems 2. Problem Solving – Develop and evaluate options , strategies and implement solutions 3. Decision Making – Develop opinions , choose guidance , cost and benefits of options and their tradeoffs 3. Communication -fundamental strategies with basic guidelines and rules for business writing, reading, and presentation • Active Listening • Presentation skills • Leadership • Entrepreneurship 5. Social and Emotional skills – integrity , Negotiation , Self management , Organizational , Resilence , 6. Numeracy and Financial skills in everyday life
- 8. THE BUILDING BLOCKS 8 MODE - DISCOVER - CHALLENGE - MENTOR REWARDS - BADGES - HONOR ROLL - LEADERBOARDS AVATARS - LEARNERS - CHALLENGERS - MENTORS - INFLUENCERS SKILLS AND COMPETENCY - PROBLEM SOLVING - CRITICAL THINKING - SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL - COMMUNICATION - OTHERS Components Platform Learning SaaS Cloud Based PC and Mobile 3D/VR Framework LEARN - Discover -Mentor Challenge ASSESS - Projects -Moods REWARD -Badges -Rewards MEASURE -Strength Risk ANALYZE -Goals -Mode -Needs
- 9. LEARNROLL – MISSION AND GOALS Not another LMS ?. No we don’t replace schools or alternative to distance or home based learning .. Target Audience– Children, Parent , Teacher , Mentors , Collaborators . Be different Avatars. Competency based Learning vs Age or Grade based learning , Be competent to go to the next level like a game . Social and Emotional Skills (SEL) Learning .Rewards similar to academic achievements. Content– Most learners , teachers like to create own content. Get content from real life world. Learner Analytics – Analytics that help you improve your own learning outcomes . Learner Badges – Get accessed and earn accomplishments for all kinds of learning. Learner Projects - Create , Innovate or Influence . Projects that are real problem scenarios.
- 10. INNOVATION EXAMPLES -IN LEARNING AND EDUCATION Wild Kratts - http://pbskids.org/wildkratts/ . This is a personal favorite of my daughter(6 years) . It teaches interesting animal and wildlife facts in a humorous and fun way using games , simulations IfYouCan - http://www.ifyoucan.org/ This is a interesting concept using games to teach SEL more aimed at children 6 to 12 years of age. ZSpace – The use of virtual reality and 3D in education which research has found to be a a potential tool for next generation learning http://edu.zspace.com/ TriviaCrack – 100 million download app on the mobile .Gameplay for Android , IPad and IPhones which can be played mostly by teenagers(Personal favorite of my 14 year old) with short attention span and seek variety. Peacemaker – Simulation and real world news and issues make decisions in game based environment