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/

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Resources

http://teacherworld.com/elearning.html