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ELEARNING IN EDUCATION: AN
OVERVIEWRaymond S. Pastore, Ph.D.
Bloomsburg UniveristyBloomsburg, PA
SITE 2002Thursday, March 21, 2002
Purpose: To give an overview of elearning and the implications for our schools.
Introduction
http://teacherworld.com
http://elearnerworld.com
http://webportfolio.com
Introduction
Principles of Teaching
http://teacherworld.com/pot.html
Educational Computing & Technology
http://teacherworld.com/ec.html
Virtual Learning Communities
http://teacherworld.com/vlc.html
Topics• Definition of Elearning • Advantages of Elearning• The 21st Century Model• Best Practices• Benchmarks• Types of Delivery • Disadvantages of Elearning • Elearning in Schools • Future Trends• Resources
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Definition of Elearning
What is Elearning?The Internet Time Group
http://www.internettime.com/itimegroup/forum/faq.htm#what
Advantages of Elearning
• anywhere/anytime learning• individualized learning• student-centered learning• knowledge on demand• may build new communities• promotes independent and
lifetime learning• convenience to learner
Types of Delivery Decisions
• blended learning• synchronous/asynchronous• role of instructor• evaluation• pace of course• collaboration• Tools• communication• fees
TraditionalTraditional -------- -------- Incorporating Incorporating ------ ------ New Environments New Environments New StrategiesNew Strategies
Teacher-centered instruction Student-centered learning
Single sense stimulation Multisensory stimulation
Single path progression Multipath progression
Single media Multimedia
Isolated work Collaborative work
Information delivery Information exchange
Passive learning Active/exploratory/inquiry-based learning
Factual/literal thinking Critical thinking, informed decision-making
Reactive response Proactive/planned action
Isolated, artificial context Authentic, real world context
Establishing New Learning Environments
www.internettime.com
Benchmarks for Success in Internet-Based Distance
Education
A study of distance learning benchmarks at six colleges prepared by The Institute for Higher Education Policy for the NEA and Blackboard. April 2000.
The benchmarks considered essential for quality Internet-based distance
education are:
•Institutional Support -- a technology plan that addresses security, backup, system integrity; technical reliability; and central support for infrastructure
•Course development -- periodic updates, require students to engage in analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
•Teaching/Learning -- interaction between student and faculty (voicemail and/or email suffice), constructive and timely feedback, students learn research methods
•Course structure -- triage up front to cull out unsuitable candidates, supplemental course info that outlines objectives, concepts, ideas, learning outcomes, library resources (virtual is okay), common expectations for time to complete assignments and receive feedback
•Student support -- hands-on training in system use, help line, rapid turn on answers
•Faculty support --- technical assistance in course development, instructor training, written resources to deal with issues arising from student use of electronic data
•Evaluation and assessment - use several standards, learning outcomes are viewed regularly to ensure clarity, utility, and appropriateness.
Disadvantages of Elearning
• motivation• rate of completion• face to face interaction• communication
Disadvantages of Elearning
Overcoming Obstacles to Elearning
From ASTD
http://www.learningcircuits.org/2001/mar2001/elearn.html
Elearning in Public Schools
• High Schools• Middle Schools• Elementary Schools
Florida Virtual High Schoolhttp://www.flvs.net/
Future Trends
• Continued Rapid Growth• More Blended Learning• Growth in k-12 Schools• More Online Testing• More Internet Integration• More Internet Use
Future Trends
Cisco' Government Affairs: Facts and Stats
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/779/govtaffs/factsNStats/
educationnew.html
Resources
http://teacherworld.com/elearning.html
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