Transitioning to E-learning

TRANSITIONING TO E-LEARNING

Reaching Students Beyond the Classroom Walls

Kathy HoernkeEL7001-8

Classroom of the Past Lectures Note-taking Desks in rows Hours of sitting Lack of interest Sleepers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhiCFdWeQfA

Classroom of Today Exploring/Inquiry-based Engaged and Motivated Communicating Differentiated learning Cooperative Learning

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The Road to E-Learning

Types of E-Learners

Homebound students Disengaged students Accelerated students Students with special course interests Working students

Benefits of E-Learning Develop autonomous learning skills Flexibility in scheduling and work Self-paced learning modules Students are engaged in learning through

the integration of technology Addresses different learning styles Individualized lessons

Roles and ResponsibilitiesINSTRUCTORS STUDENTS Facilitator/Guide Constructivist Style of

Teaching Fosters a sense of

community Encourages

collaboration Open-minded Provide

feedback/support

Interactive and engaged

Explore and question Collaborate with

classmates Improved time

management skills Reflective Critical thinkers Problem-solvers

• Kolb’s four learning styles• 5E Learning Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evalaute)

• Bloom’s Taxonomy• Gagne’s Learning Model• Salmon’s Five-Phase Online Learning Model

Effective Learning Models

(Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, 2012)

The Role of Technology

“Effective technology integration is achieved when its use supports our curricular goals. It must support four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts.”

(Edutopia, 2008)

ReferencesBarron, B., & Darling-Hammond, L. (2008). Teaching for meaningful learning: A review of research on inquiry-based and cooperative learning. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/pdfs/edutopia-teaching-for-meaningful-learning.pdf

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Boulton, H. (2008, March). Managing e-learning: What are the real implications for schools? The Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 6(1), 11-18. Retrieved from www.ebscohost.com

Broadbent, B. (2002). ABCs of e-learning: Reaping the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer.

http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction (Why Integrate Technology)

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. (Cartographer). (2012). Growing in the garden [Flow chart]. Retrieved from http://www.growinginthegarden.org/results.html

Magnussen, L. (2008, February). Applying the principles of significant learning in the e-learning environment. Journal of Nursing Education, 47(2), 82-86. Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com

Palloff, R. M., & Pratt, K. (2001). The art of online teaching. In Lessons from the cyberspace classroom: The realities of online teaching (pp. 20-36). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.