When situated learning theory (SLT) is investigated, it can be seen that most of the articles or documents mention learning by doing within an actual context. The first thing that comes to mind is the real world environment while someone mentions the SLT. What if we want to form a "legitimate peripheral participation" environment to learn a concept by the boundaries of online platforms? How can we design online platforms by using situated learning theory?
"Participation
Learning becomes a social process dependent upon transactions with others. Learning is not separated from the world of action but exists in robust, complex, social environments made up of actors, actions, and situations.
How to incorporate participation in online learning?
*Create discussion boards to enable students to reflect socially
*Encourage engagement in discussions and issues presented
*Require students to present/defend their arguments in forums, discussion groups, bulletin boards
*Encourage students to engage in critical reflection with other
*Instructors should continually assess the growth of the student, and let the student know "
These are the principles applied in our 542 course. We are experiencing situated cognition in progress.
