Learning Theory and Online Learning Environment

    I have created an online learning environment based on 4 learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and connectivism. According to the aspects of knowledge, tasks, and learning contexts, different learning theories are applied to tasks and activities. For example, when students learn English words, behaviorism is mainly applied to designing the content. In case that students learn American culture, they will be asked to reflect on their own native cultures. In this context, I am making students use their existing knowledge to understand the new knowledge. Students who learn in the online learning environment will be also asked to complete real-life tasks such as using public transportation and ordering sandwiches. In this context the students construct their own experience to learn new culture and knowledge. Finally, students will communicate with people around world using Voicethread and realize they can learn in connected world.

Words learning based on behaviorism

Speaking activity based on Cognitivism

Activity based on contructivism

The Completion of Englishjump site

I have completed my site where I can teach English and Cultures. The site is composed of 3 parts mainly: courses, blog, and community. In the courses, I offer well-organized teaching and learning materials for K-12 immigrant students. In the blog section, the students can learn English and culture through a wide variety of learning materials. In the community section, they can share information, join the discussion, and communicate with international students. The following prezi explains my research problem and what I am trying to do.

LiveCode Mini Project

I made a simple quiz problem for Korean English Learners with LiveCode.

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 1. Mac version download

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2. Window version download

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Five minute presentation of my project

I am developing a site for teaching English. Here is the brief explanation about it.

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Culture and English - Collage

This picture will be used as a featured picture in my Englishjump site.

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Cultural Contents Made with Storyline 2

I made a cultural contents using storyline 2. Contents made with Storyline 2 are not that compatible with Wordpress. However, Storyline 2 offers attractive functions.
Which tool should I use to make my contents? I am thinking about using Captivate 9 since it seems that it is more mobile friendly than Storyline 2.

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View Crosswalk and American Cultures Course Unit

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Design Based Research (DBR)

    I had cast doubts on the effectiveness or practicality of research on graduate schools in general in Korea. Lots of research had focused on statistical analysis of experiments done in classrooms. However, they hadn't affect education much.
    I believe DBR could do impact on real classrooms since it focuses on solving problems on hands.

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