technology an e-learning in higher education: a proposal for a pedagogic model
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PEDAGOGICAL MODEL
Actions to support the implementation of the University of Lisbon’s E-learning program are based on a pedagogical model that is built upon four principles that underpin and regulate actions and intentions:
•The model emphasizes the central importance of resource-based learning (RBL) for the design and organization of courses in blended or fully online learning environment.
•E-learning context place the student at the center of the learning process, while promoting the role of the student within the technologically mediated learning context, flexibility and autonomy present to be determining factors.
•Students interaction with peers, professors, resources and technologies are seen as encouraging factors to the development of collaborative work. The use of different media, and online communication and collaboration tools are perceived as a priority in the design of digital learning environments.
•The role of e-moderation is highlighted as the managing factor behind all learning processes conducted in online education, in order to ensure support and monitoring of student learning progresses.
THE 4 CORE AREAS OF ACTION
The University of Lisbon E-learning Programme presents four core areas of action which enable its practical execution:
1. Publicising and Dissemination
2. Training
3. Support Systems
4. Monitoring:
2010
Susana Lemos ([email protected]) Neuza Pedro ([email protected])
João Filipe Matos ([email protected])
INSTITUTO DE EDUCAÇÃO DA UNIVERSIDADE DE LISBOA
Include actions to divulge the intentions and objectives of the programme’s implementation.
Workshops, specifically designed for professors and researchers, take place for the development of skills needed in the use of technology and online systems.
The area of support services and systems corresponds to the maintaining of infrastructures that undertake the use of the implemented online systems and tools.
Development of strategic actions to monitor on-going operations, as well as regular evaluation of processes and results, in order to ascertain the adequacy and effectiveness of the plan of action.
During the implementation phase of the plan (2010/2013) it is expected:
Increase the percentage of blended/fully online learning offered.
Increase the number of courses with an online representation.
Increase the number of curricular unites using blended/fully online learning.
Development of courses/post-graduate programs in e-learning environment.
The aim is to contribute to the achievement of the strategic plan of the University of Lisbon, where a true commitment to provide solid education, inspired by competitive research, and a pledge to community service is assumed. The objective is to project the Institution on a national and international level.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
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