Learning Object

Online Teaching Tecniques

Pedagogical Technique - form used to present material to be learned e.g. lecture, panel, and group discussion. (Boyle)

Teaching Technique - a manner of accomplishing teaching objectives.(Paulsen)

TECHNIQUES ACCORDING TO STUDENT INTERACTION WITH LEARNING RESOURCES

one-alone techniques one-to-one techniques one-to-many techniques many-to-many techniques

Framework of classes of pedagogical CMC techniques

ONE-ALONE: characterized by retrieval of information from online resources and the fact that a student can perform the learning task without communication with the teacher or other students.

ONE-TO-ONE: can be conducted via e-mail applications

ONE-TO-MANY: will typically be conducted via bulletin boards or distribution lists for e-mail.

MANY-TO-MANY: can be organized within computer conferencing systems, bulletin board systems, or distribution lists for e-mail.

One-alone Techniques

Online databases Online journals Online applications Software libraries Online interest groups Interviews

One-to-one Techniques

Learning contracts

Apprenticeships

Internships

Correspondence Studies

One-to-many Techniques

Lectures Symposiums Skits

Many-to-many Techniques Debates Simulations or games Role Plays Case studies Discussion groups Transcript based assignments Brainstorming Delphi Techniques Nominal group techniques Forums Project groups

“Theory without practice leads to an empty idealism, and action without philosophical reflection leads to mindless activism.”(Elias & Merriam)

So, have in mind…

The three generations of distance education pedagogy (1)

Three Generations of Flexible Learning Pedagogies

Behaviourist/ Cognitive

learning - Self Paced, Individual

Study

Constructivist - Group learning

Networked Learning -

using Connectivist

Pedagogy

…individual participant’s success with online communication depends on effective use of the technical resources available, along with the guidance and leadership provided by a skilled instructor moderator and tempered by the learner’s own capabilities and preferences for collaborative, cooperative, active, and self-directed learning. (Fahy)

Web 2.0 Tools

Many institutions support learning by taking full advantage of the emerging technologies. Web 2.0 tools are a facilitator element of online teaching for they provide “both the content of learning, and the tools to promote learning itself.” (Bawden et al.)

Anita Rosen, president of ReadyGo, talks about e-learning on youtube (2):

Are you prepared to 21st century

e-learning?Look through the list

(3) and tick on the ones you

believe you have. Share your results and comments.

REFERENCES

Bawden, D., et al. (2007). “Towards Curriculum 2.0: library / information education for a Web 2.0 world”. Library and Information Research. http://www.lirg.org.uk/lir/ojs/index.php/lir/article/viewFile/49/74  Boyle, P. G. (1981). Planning Better Programs. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company. Elias, J. L., & Merriam, S. (1980). Philosophical foundations of adulteducation. Malabar, FL: Robert E. Krieger.  Fahy, P. (2008). “Characteristics of interactive online learning media”. The theory and practice of online learning. AU Press Athabasca University. 167-200http://cde.athabascau.ca/online_book/  Paulsen, M.(1995) The Online Report on Pedagogical Techniques for Computer-Mediated Communication. NKI. Oslo. http://www.nettskolen.com/forskning/19/cmcped.html

Links

(1) Three Generations of Distance Education Pedagogy: http://cider.athabascau.ca/CIDERSessions/tanderson/cider%203%20generations%20of%20DE.pdf

(2) Anita Rosen ReadyGohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXeV-MhIocM&feature=player_embedded

(3) Teachers' digital skills tick list http://urtak.com/u/1826

Paula Silva – E-learning Student at Universidade Aberta. http://percursodeestudoseme-learning.blogspot.com/