Teaching in elearning environment Nataa HoiBoi natasa hoicri
Teaching in e-learning environment Nataša Hoić–Božić natasa. hoic@ri. t-com. hr University of Rijeka (Croatia) 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 1
Agenda l l Introduction: What is e-learning? Major characteristic, technology, benefits, drawbacks Models of online learning and blended learning Role and activities of online teacher 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 2
“E-learning” term l The "e-" prefix = electronic l l e-business, e-commerce, e-banking, egovernment, e-marketing, … e-school, e-university, e-campus, e-library, … e-teacher, e-student e-learning = both learning and teaching: l Learning - the process of acquiring knowledge or skill through study, experience or teaching 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 3
What is e-learning? l 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). ” l “Pedagogical-oriented”- emphasis is on learning: “E-learning is an interactive process between teacher and the learner through the electronic media. ” l 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 4
E-learning continuum l E-learning as a continuum of teaching: Source: CARNet E-Learning Academy - ELA learning materials 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 5
E-learning and technology Form Description Technology Traditional (f 2 f) 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-toface and technologymediated teaching LMS (Learning Management System), videoconference Online education Fully online e-learning in which all teaching is technology-mediated without any f 2 f meetings Courses are delivered on Internet (Web sites or LMS), videoconference 6
Basic e-learning approaches l Blended (mix-mode, hybrid) learning: l l some face-to-face (f 2 f) elements are replaced by technology mediated teaching Pure (online) e-learning l l l without any f 2 f meetings asynchronous (e. g. web courseware, e-mail) synchronous (e. g. videoconferences) 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 7
Benefits of e-learning l l l 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 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 8
Drawbacks of e-learning l l 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 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 9
Educational components Teacher Didactic triangle Learner Content Didactic triangle 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 10
Pratt's General Teaching Model Learners Content Ideals Teacher 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria Context 11
Socialization and gaining attention l l 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 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 12
Two models of online learning l l 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 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 13
Blended learning approach l Blending or mixing various elements: l Online and traditional learning environments l Technology and media for learning content delivery l Different teaching and learning methods (both online and traditional) l Group and individual learning activities l Synchronous and asynchronous interactions 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 14
Role of online teacher 1. 2. 3. 4. Designing and organizing the online learning context – establishment of the learning community Facilitating online discussion and interaction Provision of direct instruction Assessment and certification of student learning 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 15
1. Designing and organizing the online learning context l l 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: l l works with learning materials created by others creates all of the content as “lone ranger” 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 16
2. Facilitating online discussion l l l 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 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 17
3. Provision of direct instruction l l 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 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 18
4. Assessment of student learning l l l Explicit and detailed criteria on which student learning will be assessed Timely and detailed feedback to students Usual forms of online assessment: l l l Online tests Assignments, (essay type) projects Participation in online discussion 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 19
Qualities of e-teacher l Excellent e-teacher is an excellent teacher: l l l 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 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 20
References l l l AHy. Co e-learning portal (in Croatian) http: //AHy. Co. ffri. hr/ Anderson, T. (2004). Teaching in an Online Learning Context. http: //cde. athabascau. ca/online_book/ch 11. htm Pratt, D. D. Good teaching: one size fits all? http: //www. one 45. com/teachingperspectives/P DF/goodteaching. pdf 18– 23. 09. 2006 6 th Workshop "SE Education and Reverse Engineering", Bulgaria 21
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