The document discusses the evolution of pedagogical approaches in virtual learning environments. It outlines key drivers of change including student volume, technology development, and learner choice. It contrasts traditional teacher-centered learning with new student-centered approaches using multi-sensory and collaborative learning. It proposes a framework for online learning that focuses on learning activities, resources, and supports rather than location. It also discusses tools for content creation, packaging, and delivery in virtual environments.

1. Developing the pedagogical vision An overview of virtual learning developments in the schooling sector, and the pedagogical thinking that informs them. Derek Wenmoth Director, eLearning CORE Education Ltd

2. Drivers of Change Student volume and economics Technological development Learner choice and autonomy Nature of knowledge and learning

3. 21st Century Challenges Formal vs Informal learning Content vs Collaboration Assessment of learning vs assessment for learning Knowing vs knowledge Skills vs competencies Virtual vs physical Teaching vs learning

4. Changed learning environments Teacher centred instruction Single sense stimulation Single path progression Single media Isolated work Information delivery Passive learning Factual, knowledge-based Reactive response Isolated, artificial context New Learning Environments Traditional Learning Environments Student-centred learning Multi-sensory stimulation Multi-path progression Multimedia Collaborative work Information exchange Active/exploratory/inquiry Critical thinking and informed decision making Proactive, planned action Authentic, real-world context

5. Learning is active Direct experiences Iconic Mediated

6. Learning Settings Source: Dr Kenn Fisher

7. Linking pedagogical activities to spatial settings Source: Scott-Webber

8. Linking pedagogical activities to online settings Source: Wenmoth

9. The emerging paradigm… Then Now Next Teaching & process of instruction e Knowledge Nets F2F Classrooms Distance Education Learning learner-focus Intranets Extranets Education focus on teaching and learning

10. Framework for describing critical elements of online learning settings (from Oliver Australian Journal of Educational Technology, 2001, 17(2), p. 209) Learning Activities Learning Resources Learning Supports Learning Activities The tasks, problems, interactions used to engage the learners and upon which learning is based. Eg: reading activities, computer-based interactions, simulations, inquiry tasks, projects, open-ended problems, collaborative tasks etc. Learning Resources The content, information and resources with which the learners interact in completing the tasks. Eg: web pages, text books, computer-based tools, web inks, notes, documents, DLOs, case studies, databases etc. Learning Supports The scaffolds, structures, motivations, assistances and connections used to support learning. Eg: Learning guides, discussions, chats, suggested learning pathways, mentors, buddies, rubrics etc.

11. Two dimensions of teaching & learning Structured Personal Knowledge Construction Social Context (Co-construction) Critical community Resource Discourse Unstructured Interactive - learn by doing Knowledge Transfer

12. Understanding eLearning… Mixed mode provision synchronous asynchronous core or base resource Mix of resource and discourse Static and dynamic elements Click to view animation

13. eLearning in action

14. Did you notice these… Use of print-based “set” materials Scheduled video conference “tutorial” Discussion areas used after the online session Students providing links and resources “ Acropolis” learning object, and links to other web sites used

15. Open educational resources http://wikieducator.org/OER_Handbook/educator_version_one

16. Learning Content

17. Learning Content Repositories http://www.chalkface.com/ http://www.2learn.ca/ http://www.edna.edu.au http://education. qld .gov. au/tal/curriculum_exchange/ http://www.slideshare.net http://www.teachertube.com

18. Tools for content creation text graphics movies audio games web pages

19. Assembling content for instruction Plus the “glue” text links animation. applet video image text links applet image video LMS WIKI eXe

20. LMS

21. WIKI

22. eXe

23. Wikieducator

24. Content Packaging Content packaging refers to the ability to combine learning resources into self-contained packages that can be readily transported between different repositories and learning management systems. The need to package electronic learning resources has been given impetus by the development of the learning object model - the idea that self contained ‘objects’ can be obtained from a variety of sources and combined to create an individual learning experience. Learning resources for online delivery can be as small as single web page or graphic, however for practical and educational purposes it is desirable to combine these into larger units ranging from a single lesson or the material needed to teach a unit of competency through to a complete course or qualification.

25. Content Packaging tools

26. MLE - a school’s perspective Student Management System Library Management System Content repositories, eg TKI, National Library etc. LMS systems from other schools or institutions National Student Index Web-based educational offerings, eg WickEd, LearnNow, AnyQuestions etc. Group Forum Chat Course content ePortfolio Notifications School OLE

27. MLE - PLE

28. Global Classroom - Case Study

29. Thankyou Derek Wenmoth Director, eLearning CORE Education Ltd [email_address] http://blog.core-ed.net/derek

31. Evolution of programme design Product Orientation Student need orientation Standardization Customization Reconciliation?? www.myinstitution.com www.mylearning.com