eCoaching Tip 58 Reaching the Heights of Learning — Authentic Problem-Solving
April 09, 2008; checked April 9 2020 eCoaching Tip 58: Reaching the Heights of Learning — Authentic Problem-Solving This tip focuses on activities you can use to create effective problem-solving experiences in your online course. The general rule of thumb for problem learning is to incorporate problems that are as “authentic as possible.” What is meant by authentic? One definition is that authentic learning “uses real-world problems and projects that allow students to explore and discuss these problems in ways that are relevant to them.” (Carlson, 2001) This tip suggests practical steps towards incorporating authentic problem-solving into your courses. The references provide some starting points for examining the role of simulations and games that you may want to pursue in looking towards the future. You may also want to gather…