E-learning Methodology
What is E-Learning Methodology?
"e-learning is a broader concept [than online learning], encompassing a wide set of applications and processes which use all available electronic media to deliver vocational education and training more flexibly." (Australian Flexible Learning Framework, 2003, Definition of key terms used ine-learning, Australian Flexible Learning Framework quick guides series, [online], Available at http://pre2005.flexiblelearning.net.au/guides/index.htm, p.3). Methodology is "a branch of pedagogics concerned with analysis and evaluation of subject matter and method of teaching." (Macquarie Dictionary, 1977, Revised Third Edition,The Macquarie Library Pty Ltd, p.1202.)- What causes a student to quit an on-line learning course before it begins
- In this article, Dr Stephanie Burns describes the pre-course phase of online learning and its relationship to human behaviour e.g. negative self talk and the change of focus from the fun of learning to what has to be done. Using a group of 37 volunteers, she has encouraged them to write emails about...
- Online facilitation, tips, pointers, and resources
- This wiki is a resource collection place for Nancy White, Full Circle Associates and an adjunct to the Online Facilitation list on Yahoogroups, founded in August 1999. 'Facilitating virtual teams'; 'Tips for facilitating in Moodle'; and 'The 8 Competencies of online interaction' are included in the ...
- ASSOCiateOnline: Briefs
- Associate Online provides, maintains and develops subject specialist online communities (SSOCs) for trainee teachers in the Learning and Skills Sector (LSS). SSOCs consist of sets of facilities and resources that support trainees in developing pedagogies appropriate to their specialist knowledge. On...
- Scaffolding for e-moderators' development - the early years
- This paper describes a 5-week program intending to offer an experience of e-moderating for self selected university teachers around the world. The online course is based upon Salmon's 5-step model supported by McKenzie's eight key characteristics of scaffolding. These are: clear direction, highly re...
- The 5 stage model of e-moderation
- Gilly Salmon presents a brief explanation of her 5 stage model of e-moderating. They are: access and motivation, online socialisation, information exchange, knowledge construction, and development. Each stage requires that participants understand and implement certain technical skills, and each stag...
- Teaching and learning strategies
- New Horizons for Learning is a US website developed by a non-profit international network of educators focused on identifying, communicating, and implementing best practice teaching and learning strategies at all ages and levels of ability. In this section, there are descriptions of how teaching and...
- Project-based learning: An overview
- This cross sectoral overview of project based learning includes a 9 minute video with examples in different educational settings. 'In project-based learning, students try to answer a question - one that has relevance for them - that is greater than the immediate task at hand.' Typically students use...
