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Teaching in e-learning

environment

Nataša Hoić–Božić

[email protected]

University of Rijeka (Croatia)

18–23.09.2006 6th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 2/21

Agenda

Introduction: What is e-learning? Major characteristic, technology, benefits,

drawbacks Models of online learning and blended

learning Role and activities of online teacher


“E-learning” term

The "e-" prefix = electronic e-business, e-commerce, e-banking, e-

government, e-marketing,… e-school, e-university, e-campus, e-library,… e-teacher, e-student

e-learning = both learning and teaching: Learning - the process of acquiring knowledge or

skill through study, experience or teaching


What is e-learning? Different definitions of e-learning:

“Technology-oriented” - emphasis is on “e-”:

“E-learning is any kind of learning, training or education that is enhanced by the use of information and communication technologies (ICT).”

“Pedagogical-oriented”- emphasis is on learning:

“E-learning is an interactive process between teacher and the learner through the electronic media.”


E-learning continuum

E-learning as a continuum of teaching:

Source: CARNet E-Learning Academy - ELA learning materials

6/21

E-learning and technologyForm Description Technology

Traditional (f2f) teaching

Teaching (mostly lecturing) in the classroom

No technology

Classroom aids Technology is used to enhance the face-to-face teaching

Presentations, multimedia CD-ROM, Web sites, online testing, e-mail, forum,…

Mixed-mode A combination of face-to-face and technology- mediated teaching

LMS (Learning Management System), videoconference

Online education Fully online e-learning in which all teaching is technology-mediated without any f2f meetings

Courses are delivered on Internet (Web sites or LMS), videoconference


Basic e-learning approaches

Blended (mix-mode, hybrid) learning: some face-to-face (f2f) elements

are replaced by technology mediated teaching

Pure (online) e-learning without any f2f meetings asynchronous (e.g. web

courseware, e-mail) synchronous (e.g.

videoconferences)


Benefits of e-learning

Flexibility: learning anytime and anywhere Learning customized to student’s needs:

individual learning style and self-paced learning

Better access to content: 24/7 online delivery Online learning material: up-to-date, relevant,

multimedia, interactive Improved communication between students

and tutors


Drawbacks of e-learning

Reduced social and cultural interaction between students and teachers

Students should be motivated to learn and with great deal of self discipline

High students' drop out rate Technology issues


Educational components

Didactic triangle

Teacher

Learner Content

Didactic triangle


Pratt's General Teaching Model

Content

Ideals

Teacher

Learners

Context


Socialization and gaining attention

Socialization process: students talk to each other, ask questions, and “enter” the learning environment

“Attention gathering”: students leave their work or home, enter a classroom, and are motivated by a teacher


Two models of online learning

Community of learning - uses real-time synchronous or asynchronous communication technologies to create virtual classrooms

Independent learners - work by themselves and at their own pace through the course of instruction


Blended learning approach Blending or mixing various elements:

Online and traditional learning environments Technology and media for learning content

delivery Different teaching and learning methods (both

online and traditional) Group and individual learning activities Synchronous and asynchronous interactions


Role of online teacher

1. Designing and organizing the online learning context – establishment of the learning community

2. Facilitating online discussion and interaction

3. Provision of direct instruction

4. Assessment and certification of student learning


1. Designing and organizing the online learning context

Construction of the course content, learning activities, and assessment framework

Learning activities should encourage both independent study and community of learning models

Stimulating, guiding and supporting students Teacher and course content:

works with learning materials created by others creates all of the content as “lone ranger”


2. Facilitating online discussion

Learners develop their own thought processes through the discussion with colleagues

Developing a sense of trust and safety within the electronic community

Teacher regularly reads and responds to student contributions and questions

Teacher posts question or discussion items relevant to course content

Discussion groups led by student moderators


3. Provision of direct instruction

Teacher is not only “e-moderator” - facilitator of learning

Subject matter expert who provides direct instruction

Sharing the subject matter knowledge with students not only by lecturing

Interjecting comments, referring students to information resources, providing technical help


4. Assessment of student learning

Explicit and detailed criteria on which student learning will be assessed

Timely and detailed feedback to students Usual forms of online assessment:

Online tests Assignments, (essay type) projects Participation in online discussion


Qualities of e-teacher

Excellent e-teacher is an excellent teacher: Knowledge of the subject domain Pedagogical and methodological knowledge Motivation for dealing with learners

Possesses technical skills Must have a kind of innovativeness, flexibility

and determination


References AHyCo e-learning portal (in Croatian) http://

AHyCo.ffri.hr/ Anderson, T. (2004). Teaching in an Online

Learning Context. http://cde.athabascau.ca/online_book/ch11.htm

Pratt, D. D. Good teaching: one size fits all? http://www.one45.com/teachingperspectives/PDF/goodteaching.pdf

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