elearning

LEARNING : 

LEARNING Creating Effective Online Learning Spaces

eLearning Trends : 

eLearning Trends Knowledge and information is growing exponentially Instruction is becoming more learner-centered, non-linear, and self-directed Technology devices are becoming more versatile and ubiquitous Need for learning and teaching strategies that exploit the capabilities of technology (Howell, 2003)

Effective Online Learning: : 

Effective Online Learning: Is learner centered Encourages active learning Addresses a variety of learning styles Encourages contact between students and faculty Communicates clear objectives and expectations (Chickering and Gamson, 1991)

Course Design : 

Course Design Identify course objectives Determine acceptable evidence Essays Exams Projects Discussion/participation Self-assessment tools Plan learning experiences and instruction (Cain & Crawford, 2007)

Course Components : 

Course Components Syllabus Class Schedule/Timeline Communication component Discussion board Email Forum Texts, PDF’s, Web Pages Other web applications to support course (Cain & Crawford, 2007)

Course Design : 

Course Design Clearly describe objectives and expectations Course site should be easily navigable Assignments should facilitate communication and participation among students Instructor should provide timely and constructive feedback Use of technology should be used to enhance interactivity, engagement and collaboration (Norfolk State University, 2009)

Considerations : 

Considerations Course interactivity rubric http://www.westga.edu/~distance/roblyer32.html (Roblyer and Ekhaml, 2000)

Considerations : 

Considerations Collaborative Learning Promotes active learning Students learn best when they are actively involved in the process Students learn more Students retain the information longer (Davis, 1993)

Tools : 

Tools Blogging Podcasting Media Sharing Social Networks Wiki’s Social Bookmarking Shared Documents Mindtools Communication tools/software (Bartolomé, 2008)

References : 

References Bartolomé, Antonio (2008). Web 2.0 and New Learning Paradigms. eLearning Papers Nº 8. ISSN: 1887-1542 www.elearningpapers.eu Cain, G. B., & Crawford, C. (2007, October 23). Creating an Online Course Development Process. Retrieved July 31, 2009 from EDUCASE: Transforming Education Through Information Technologies: http://www.educause.edu/Resources/CreatinganOnlineCourseDevelopm/162135 Chickering, A. W. & Gamson, Z. F. (1991) “Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education.” Grand Rapids Community College. Retrieved July 31, 2009 from http://web.grcc.cc.mi.us/CTL/7princip.htm Davis, B. (1993). Collaborative Learning: Group Work and Study Teams. Retrieved July 31, 2009, from Tools for Teaching: University of California, Berkeley: http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/collaborative.html Howell, S., Williams, P., & Lindsay, N. (Fall, 2003). Thirty-two Trends Affecting Distance Education: An Informed Foundation for Strategic Planning. Retrieved July 31, 2009, from http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/fall63/howell63.html Norfolk State University: School of Extended Learning. (2009, May 12-13). An Instructional Design Model for Distance Learning. Retrieved July 31, 2009, from Effective Online Learning: www.nsu.edu/elearning/(rev2)eLearnfacultywksp.ppt Roblyer, M. D. (Spring, 2000). How Interactive are YOUR Distance Courses? A Rubric for Assessing Interaction in Distance Learning. Retrieved July 31, 2009, from http://www.westga.edu/~distance/roblyer32.html