ELEARNING IN EDUCATION: AN OVERVIEW

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ELEARNING IN EDUCATION AN OVERVIEW

• Raymond S. Pastore, Ph.D.Bloomsburg
  UniveristyBloomsburg, PASITE 2002Thursday,
  March 21, 2002
• Purpose To give an overview of elearning and the
  implications for our schools.

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Center for Technology Teacher Education
Bloomsburg University
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Introduction
http//teacherworld.com http//elearnerworld.com
http//webportfolio.com
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Introduction
Principles of Teaching http//teacherworld.com/pot
.html Educational Computing Technology http//t
eacherworld.com/ec.html Virtual Learning
Communities http//teacherworld.com/vlc.html
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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.h
  tmwhat

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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

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Types of Delivery Decisions

• blended learning
• synchronous/asynchronous
• role of instructor
• evaluation
• pace of course
• collaboration
• Tools
• communication
• fees

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Establishing New Learning Environments
Traditional -------- Incorporating ------ New
Environments New
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
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www.internettime.com
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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.
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• 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

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• 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.

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Disadvantages of Elearning

• motivation
• rate of completion
• face to face interaction
• communication

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Disadvantages of Elearning
Overcoming Obstacles to Elearning From
ASTD http//www.learningcircuits.org/2001/mar2001/
elearn.html
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Elearning in Public Schools

• High Schools
• Middle Schools
• Elementary Schools
• Florida Virtual High Schoolhttp//www.flvs.net/

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Future Trends

• Continued Rapid Growth
• More Blended Learning
• Growth in k-12 Schools
• More Online Testing
• More Internet Integration
• More Internet Use

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Future Trends

• Cisco' Government Affairs Facts and Stats
• http//www.cisco.com/warp/public/779/govtaffs/fac
  tsNStats/educationnew.html

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Resources

• http//teacherworld.com/elearning.html

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