2. Online Learning Modules Help assist students in their learning process. Allows teachers to create online dynamic websites for their students. Teachers are able to build collaborative communities of learning pertaining to their particular subject matter. Offers different learning and teaching styles Deliver learning activities and publish resources. Reference: www.Moodle.org
3. Benefits of Online Learning Content and material are delivered mainly through the internet (Cavanaugh & Clark, 2007 p. 5). Using Online learning allows for communication among same content area teacher around the country. Allows for teachers to share and receive lesson plans pertaining to the subject matter or standard they are teaching. Students can complete worksheets online , and teacher can grade online, which will save money. An opportunity for teachers to provide learning for all types of learners.
4. Arguments As a teacher I have too much other things on my plate for me to be able to post assignments and other tasks online? Using online learning tools can save time because you can use them each and every year and the are easy to edit if you see you need to change something on the unit. Not all my students have access to a computer? All classrooms have computers in them, allow students some time at the end of the day to start or access the information. I do not know how to use online learning tools? Most online learning tools provide step by step explanation of how to get started, sites offer chat capabilities to talk with other educators in your field, examples and demos of how online learning modules work.
5. References Cavanaugh, C., & Clark, T. (2007). The Landscape of K-12 Online Learning. In P. Adamson, B. Adamson, & N. Clausen-Grace, et al (Eds.), What Works in K-12 Online Learning (Chapter 1, pp. 5-19). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education. www.moodle.org
