Focus areas for this research

Before I get into the post, I havent forgotten about this blog, just life gets in the way sometimes. Anyway, onward and upward...

I've been doing a lot of reading of academic papers related to this research and there are many themes that are suitable to pursue when discussing instructional design pedagogy and flexible learning. However this is a small project so I've limited the list to these main points:

• learner-centredness -- the notion of learner choice and making a distinction between 'learners get' and 'learners do'
  
• constructivist approach -- particularly using a learner-centred environment to engage learners in knowledge construction through collaboration, meaningful contexts and reflection
  
• blended learning -- explore as an effective model for online learning
  
• use of technology -- particularly warning against starting the learning design process with technology solutions in mind (ie: learning concepts first, tools second)
  
• teachers role - how does this transform in a flexible learning environment?

This next and last item is not really a main point, more something I'd like to develop as the research ensues...

• Some broad guidelines or tips for pedagogical approaches to flexible learning (maybe a mash-up of what's out there)