Categorias: Todos - asynchronous - strengths - weaknesses - interaction

por Christian Denton 13 anos atrás

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Online Learning

In the realm of online learning, environments can be asynchronous, allowing students to engage without face-to-face instruction. Younger students, often more adept with technology, may find this mode of learning conducive to higher engagement through voice and text chats.

Online Learning

Online Learning

Emerging Trends

Lifelong Learning
online learning good for those with families, working
adult education increasing globally
realization of its importance- more people switching careers, upgrading skills, etc
Training/Support for Online Content Development
increase demand for higher quality content and standards to meet needs of more tech savvy users
improve online learning environments with focused training on course development for online environment
Attitude Shift
Global village perspective due to tech- easier to break down geographic barriers
young people highest positive attitude towards tech - DIGITAL NATIVES
people becoming more comfortable with online learning/tech
New Technologies
Web 2.0 social networking tools increasing collaboration for online students

blogs/Twitter/Facebook more popular

privacy concerns but education sites closely guarded - Safe environment

allow shy students to have a voice

improve collaboration

educational gaming

portable devices allow educational games anywhere

93% students play video games

Cloud Computing

cheapers for schools (less equipment needed)

available anywhere w/ internet connection

wide range of educational materials available

keeps students organized

easy homework collaboration

interest in adding new tech by online teachers

simulations

environments not easily simulated in real world

hands on learning helps grasp abstract/complex concepts

help students see cause/effect how events relate to one another

Electronic, interactive textbooks

ability to take notes/highlight materials in documents

supplement traditional texts w/ pics, video/audio clips, interactive activities

Tech-based student progress monitoring

Blackboard/Moodle/Edmodo allow easier tracking of student progress

accessible from anywhere on variety of devices

keep parents informed

teachers easily share grades and evaluations

Mobile Devices

predicted explosion of classroom incorporation next 2-3 years

more educational content (apps) being developed

similar advantages to tablets

cost-effective tools provided by students

move away from banning smart phones/Ipods

I-pads/tablets

feedback easier

teacher can monitor student progress/assessing

assignment variety/collaboration possible

supports wide variety of learning styles

easy to use

user friendly tech easily embedded in online environment
Increased Demand for Online Learning
more learning opportunities available (subjects/experts)
removes geographical barriers
lower education costs
saves money on travel/accommodations

Interaction

Affects/Benefits
critical thinking skills
students who succeed do so because they are active participants
High order thinking skills
Ways to Increase
create climate promoting professional learner and collaboration - SAFE!
online video conferencing at beginning of course - introductions
opportunities for students to process/reflect upon information before commenting
post announcements to keep learners current with changes
clear course goals/ student expectations
learners become comfortable with course/instructor
Motivation significant factor
required student participation motivates students to stay on task
provide timely feedback
good rapport with learners
support structure in place
Importance
amount of interaction with instructor and other students consisten/reliable predictor of positive learning outcomes
Types
Learner-content
Learner-Instructor
Learner-Learner

Environments

Asynchronous
Weaknesses

weak interface design

access issues mixing new tech with old tech

instructors may not be familiar with best practices for online teaching

Strengths

encourages student/instructor contact

encourages active learning

forums pre/post classroom tool

online group projects gives ability to work together outside of class

supports variety of learning styles

Instructors

some feedback may be delayed to do technical issues/faculty members

more timely feedback via chat

Students

interaction may be superficial

speed of learning higher via voice/text chat - students engaged

younger students more tech savvy

more confident writing/ speaking from home

web-based
correspondence program
no face to face instruction
Synchronous
hands-on activities
small/large group discussion
some traditional classroom approaches
live instruction

audio-visual teleconferencing

television

Barriers

Technical Problems
use generic instructions in virtual classrooms
Internet Costs/Access
Time/Support for Studies
don't reinvent the wheel/ use existing resources
allow extra time for online work
Learner Motivation
Technical Skills
Academic Skills
Social Interaction
Communication

compensate for lack of face to face contact: Facebook groups, "Introduce Yourself" topics

use blogs, email, Facebook vs phone for written records

most severe

no correlation between increasing social interacton and improved education

Administrative Issues