The document discusses the principles of effective e-learning, highlighting the importance of student-faculty interaction, active learning, and tailored online resources. It explores the application of virtual learning environments (VLE) in enhancing educational experiences through collaborative learning and feedback mechanisms. The piece emphasizes the adaptability of conventional teaching methods to online formats while considering the benefits and challenges of e-learning implementation.

1. Introduction to E-learning(cont.)Kate BoardmanFebruary 19th, 2010

2. Learning

3. Good PracticeEncourages contacts between students and facultyDevelops reciprocity and cooperation among studentsUses active learning techniquesGives prompt feedbackEmphasizes time on taskCommunicates high expectationsRespects diverse talents and ways of learningChickering A W & Gamson Z F (1987), "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" AAHE Bulletin

4. E-learning

5. ExerciseDiscuss your own module outline/handbook, teaching methods/practices. Consider:What kind of thing can go online?What kind of thing can't?What should?What shouldn't?What can you think of you can use online for that you can't do face to face?What advantages and disadvantages can you see?

6. Pros & ConsHelpFlexibleFeedbackCollaborative learningRange of resources accommodates different learning stylesHinderInvestment of time and skillsEquipmentIsolation for some students

7. E-learning in practiceE-learning:A new way of delivering teaching and learningVLE is just a delivery systemSome new skills to masterConventional approaches can transfer onlineOnline courses/material should be developed:According to course/learner needIn line with current approachesUsing the medium to support teaching and learningTo support/enhance existing methods

8. Virtual Learning EnvironmentCourse content – resource distributionGroup communication and collaborationAssessmentStudent managementCustomisable

9. Valuable Learning ExperiencePromotion of learning through discussion groupsSelf-test assessment with feedbackMedia-rich contentEnhanced use of existing CAL applicationsDevelopment of ‘e-tivities’/PBL

10. VLE: Valuable Learning ExperiencePromotion of learning through discussion groups – discussion boards/wikis/blogs

11. Discussion UsesNoticeboard / General queriesFrequently Asked QuestionsSocial discussionSeminar workBook reviewsFeedback on courseRole play exercises‘E-tivities’

12. VLE: Valuable Learning ExperiencePromotion of learning through discussion groupsSelf-test assessment with feedback

13. Giving and Receiving FeedbackCombination of online assessmentProgress, self-tests with feedbackRegular collection of feedback from studentsRegular distribution of feedback to studentsInteractive online seminar prep/follow-upProvision of last year’s evaluation results

14. VLE: Valuable Learning ExperiencePromotion of learning through discussion groupsSelf-test assessment with feedbackMedia-rich content

16. VLE: Valuable Learning ExperiencePromotion of learning through discussion groupsSelf-test assessment with feedbackMedia-rich content

17. VLE: Valuable Learning ExperiencePromotion of learning through discussion groupsSelf-test assessment with feedbackMedia-rich content

18. VLE: Valuable Learning ExperiencePromotion of learning through discussion groupsSelf-test assessment with feedbackMedia-rich contentDevelopment of ‘e-tivities’/Problem-Based Learning

19. VLE: Valuable Learning Experience

20. What level of VLE use?Web enhancedAs a supplement or additional resource for courseMainly pre-determined and stable content materialsWeb focussedUsed as a required element of courseSome pre-determined contentSome created by learners - research findings etcWeb drivenUsed as primary course delivery mechanismFluid and dynamic contentMore determined by individual/group

21. Decisions?CoverageNavigation structureFolder structureContent planningCommunication – e-moderatingAssessment – self-assessed formativeLearning paths – adaptive releaseRich media – interaction & extension

22. ConstructionStaffToolsLayoutCommunicationFeedbackPresentationAssessmentOrganisationStudents

23. Good PracticeEncourages contacts between students and facultyDevelops reciprocity and cooperation among studentsUses active learning techniquesGives prompt feedbackEmphasizes time on taskCommunicates high expectationsRespects diverse talents and ways of learningChickering A W & Gamson Z F (1987), "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" AAHE Bulletin

24. Framework