The document discusses key concepts and characteristics of online learning. It covers different types of online learning such as independence of time and distance, interaction through computer conferencing, and participation in online seminars. The document also addresses benefits of online learning such as students having time to reflect on discussions and decreasing communication barriers. Student perspectives on online learning are examined such as feeling a sense of belonging and understanding academic discourse.

1. Lära på Nätet Generella begrepp och kännetecken Student på nätet Exempel från högre utbildning Nya verktyg och framtiden

2. Independence of time and distance face to face video conferencing audio conferencing radio television correspondence Interaction computer conferencing Anderson, Terry. (Ed.). (2008). The Theory and Practice of Online Learning. AU Press: Athabasca University.

3. Independence of time and distance face to face video conferencing audio conferencing radio television correspondence Interaction computer conferencing Anderson, Terry. (Ed.). (2008). The Theory and Practice of Online Learning. AU Press: Athabasca University. Web based learning

4. Distansutbildning ”Hermods”

5. Online learning (E-learning)

6. Interaktioner Student – innehåll Lärare – innehåll Student – lärare Student – student Lärare – lärare

7. Student activities Acquisition Participation Contribution

8. Student perspective- what to be aware of Where do I belong? (presence) How should I behave? (“social abrasion”) Must be serious! (emotions) They seem so confident! (insider/outsider) I don't know the proper words! (discourse)

9. Contributing and Participating in Academic Seminar Discourse

10. Seminarieinlägget Fokusera på en fråga och understöd med eget material Bidragen skall föra gruppens diskussion framåt Undvik att enbart hålla med eller att tycka att något är bra i allmänhet Försök att stödja påståenden med citat eller hänvisningar Bygg vidare på andras tankar och frågor Diskutera sakligt även vid meningsskiljaktigheter (nettiquette)

11. Benefits of the online seminar Participants must be prepared and ready to contribute Writing is a powerful tool for the development of thinking Discussing asynchronously gives each participant time to reflect Gradual elimination of communication barriers Decreasing risk of plagiarism

12. Managing the Setting I say, this is deep, a book which is so loaded with difficult expressions that you will get stuck even on the author’s name! This book is heavy reading! (Oct 3) Well, my goodness …it was a severe test … luckily I can use [an online dictionary] … in addition you are supposed to grasp the meaning of it too … [smiley inserted] … unfortunately I didn’t read the tutor’s guide in advance … (Oct 8) Hi, group! [Name] seems to be the only one who is aligned with the time-table on this theme! How about you others? (Oct 4) Hello [name] and others. I struggle with the book and I am nearly finished … I will really try to keep up. (Oct 4)

13. Attempts to manage the setting through: Sharing of experiences from the reading of the book. Creating a friendly atmosphere. Synchronizing activities. Aiming for dialogues rather than monologues.

14. Elaborating Cognitive Issues … who is actually the teacher in this kind of CSCL environment. … perhaps we are all tutors in a way … each one of us must take on a great responsibility to ensure that learning occurs. Is it, … a task for all of us … to practice arguing and persuading? (Oct 12) … it is about giving and taking in order to appropriate new concepts in a context. …, you cannot create knowledge on your own. You always create together with someone else. (Oct 14)

15. De nya verktygen och framtiden

16. Open! Open source Open access Open educational resources Open courseware Creative Commons

17. Nyckelord Free Share Open

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