2. What is Online
learning?
as the use of the Internet to access learning materials;
to interact with the content, instructor, and other
learners; and to obtain support during the learning
process, in order to acquire knowledge, to construct
personal meaning, and to grow from the learning
experience.
– Mohamed Aly (2008)
– Center for Distance, Athabasca University
terms related: virtual learning, web-based education,
internet-based education, and education via computer-mediated
communication
3. Foundations of Education
Theory for Online
Learning
Behaviorist
Cognitivist
Constructivist
Connectivism
4. Benefits of Online
Teaching
ability to conduct classes with students from across the
globe
access, equity and disability
diverse and enriching experience
increased flexibility of time and location
access to learning materials 24/7
context
growing web-based teacher network
indisputable records of class participation
digital information literacy
more affordable tuition compared to regular class
5. Restrictions and
limitations
Access to technology
Access to reliable internet service
Ability to use technology
Isolation
8. Success of an Online
Instruction
★ Functional relevance of the instruction design
and programs
★ Sound instructional design principles
○ based on proven and sound learning
theories
○ no single learning theory to follow but
should be based on the learners
○ use most appropriate instructional
strategies
★ Adequate support
★ Must promote
★ Commitment
15. Advantages
One does not have to be a teacher
to share knowledge.
Step-by-step procedure
16. Sources
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/education-articles/benefits-of-teaching-
online.htm
https://www.academia.edu/
https://www.online.cofa.unsw.edu.au
Zheng, Z. Z. & Ferris, S. (2008). Understanding online
instructional modeling: theories and practices. Hershey-Penn.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Anderson, T. (2008). The Theory and Practice of Online
Learning, 2nd edition (2 ed.). Edmonton:
Athabasca University Press.
Arinto, PB. (2013). A Framework for Developing Competencies
in Open and Distance E-Learning. International Review of
Research in Open and Distance Learning.
