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Introduction. expectations and capabilities of graduates must adapt to shifting trends students increasingly require flexible thinking, interpersonal skills and motivation for self-directed and lifelong learning. Graduate Capabilities. Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Self-Motivation.

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Introduction

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  1. Introduction • expectations and capabilities of graduates must adapt to shifting trends • students increasingly require flexible thinking, interpersonal skills and motivation for self-directed and lifelong learning W i l l i a m S c h a a f | | U n i v e r s i t y of S a l f o r d | | I W A L T 2 0 0 0

  2. Graduate Capabilities • Flexibility • Interpersonal Skills • Self-Motivation W i l l i a m S c h a a f | | U n i v e r s i t y of S a l f o r d | | I W A L T 2 0 0 0

  3. Strategies • Multiple delivery methods • Knowledge-management principles • Project-based approach • Reflective approach W i l l i a m S c h a a f | | U n i v e r s i t y of S a l f o r d | | I W A L T 2 0 0 0

  4. Knowledge-management of student resources • Value of student-generated materials: • Stimulate peers • Catalyst for interpersonal communication • Generate a communal resource W i l l i a m S c h a a f | | U n i v e r s i t y of S a l f o r d | | I W A L T 2 0 0 0

  5. Strategies Employed • Flexibility • Teaching integrated use of multiple packages • Focusing on breadth, not depth • Exploring competing packages • Interpersonal skills • Introducing interfaces as behaviour in context • Integrating collaborative research into projects • Grouping students with similar interests • Fostering team development skills • Mixing student skill sets • Self-motivation/Curiosity • Active dialogue • Sharing experiences with peers • Self-directed specification of projects W i l l i a m S c h a a f | | U n i v e r s i t y of S a l f o r d | | I W A L T 2 0 0 0

  6. Summary • Students confront relationship of their work to others • Groups of similar interest enhanced peer learning • Nature of topic can impact motivation W i l l i a m S c h a a f | | U n i v e r s i t y of S a l f o r d | | I W A L T 2 0 0 0

  7. Challenges • Centralized computing • Difficult to edit and manage effectively W i l l i a m S c h a a f | | U n i v e r s i t y of S a l f o r d | | I W A L T 2 0 0 0

  8. Potential • Increased student motivation • Material can be current and immediately shared • Material builds through successive years • Collaborative research builds substantial database • Enhance life-long learning skills • Flexibility • Inter-personal skills • Motivation/curiosity W i l l i a m S c h a a f | | U n i v e r s i t y of S a l f o r d | | I W A L T 2 0 0 0

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