This document discusses online learning and provides guidance for effective online teaching. It defines online learning as learning that takes place over the internet using synchronous and asynchronous methods. It outlines characteristics of online learners and teachers, discusses various course management and interactive tools that can be used, and provides an overview of open education resources. The conclusion emphasizes that effective online teaching requires understanding how technologies can support specific pedagogical strategies and subjects.

1. For Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam, AP
Professor Ramakanta Mohalik
Regional Institute of Education
Bhubaneswar
https://sites.google.com/view/rkmohalik/home
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2. • Alternative Learning Approaches
• Why Online Learning?
• What is Online Learning (OL)?
• Characteristics of Learner /Teacher in OL.
• Course management system Tools
• Synchronous Tools
• Interactive activity in http://www.menti.com
• Examination Tools
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3. Alternative
Learning
Home
Schooling
Tele
course
Blended
Learning
Distance
Learning
Online
Learning
Mobile
Learning
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4. • Technology is the strongest factor shaping the
educational landscape during the COVID-19
• It has been used as alternative medium for
learning, teaching, examination,
administration and professional development
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5. Why Online Learning?
• Rapid development of technology
• Paradigm shift in learning (constructivism)
• Role of teacher shifted from “Sage on the
Stage to Guide on the Side”.
• Changing nature of learners (Digital Native)
• Convenience of Learners (24x7)
• Quality Learning outcomes
• More interaction with ST-ST, ST-Tr
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6. • Innovative teaching activities (Games,
Simulations, Discussion)
• Easy to Administer and Manage
• Economical (Maximize Physical Resources)
• Technology makes learning lively and real
• Online makes learning Universal Access
• Increased role of e-learning/online
learning/remote learning due to PANDEMIC
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7. What is Online Learning?
• The learning that takes place over Internet.
• It is often refereed as e-Learning.
• It is internet based course provided by
synchronous and asynchronous mode.
• It is electronically mediated teaching that
integrate pedagogy principles with the use of
technology
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8. • It does not mean only use of internet and
digital devices/applications but to use
technology as means of providing learning.
• It is a powerful & flexible approach that can
offer transformative learning experience to
students.
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9. Characteristics of Online Learner/Teacher
Has study space and access to computer
Self-motivator/self-starter
Self-disciplined
Well organizer and Time manager
Comfortable with computer and internet
Communicate well in writing
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10. Internet Skills for L/Teacher
• Web Browsers
• Web based interactions-mail, chart,
discussion
• Word processing
• Different search engines
• Synchronous/ Asynchronous
communications
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11. Role of Administrator in OL
• Encourage student faculty contact
• Encourage student cooperation
• Active learning
• Prompt feedback
• Emphasis time on task
• Communicate high expectations
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12. • Respect diverse talent and ways of
learning
• Use variety of resources and
activities
• Be regular and visible in the course
• Use andragogy NOT pedagogy
principles
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13. Course Management Tools
• Blackboard
• WebCT
• eCollege
• Moodle
• SWAYAM
• Angel
• STUDES-NG
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14. Features of CMS
• Schedule
• Announcement
• Syllabus
• Modules
• Assignments
• Discussion Board
• Chat
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15. • Private message
• Test
• Quizes
• Gradebook
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16. Synchronous Tools
• It allow participants to connect at a single
point in time.
• Jit.si
• Google Meet
• Microsoft Team
• Zoom.us
• Skype
• Nearpod
• Say Namaste
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17. www.menti.com (Interactive Tool)
• It is very good presentation and assessment
tool used in online class.
• Log in to mentimeter.com
• Put the number code show
• Then answer
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18. Simulation Tools
• E-Yantra (GoI Initiatives)
• Chem Collective
• Olabs
• PhET
• OpenModelica
• Logisim
• OpenSimulator
• Simul8
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19. Exam Tools
• Hot Potatoes
• Kahoot!
• PaperShala
• Socrative
• Google Forms
• Goformative
• Quizizz
• TCExam
• VirtualX
• Think Exam
• Metti
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20. Kahoot!
• Go to Kahoot!
• Create Game –questions
• Play with students
• Students enter the PIN to participate and
answer
• Teacher can see the answering pattern on line.
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21. e-Portfolio Tools
• Google sites
• Google slides
• Canvas
• Weebly
• Seesaw
• Evernote
• Wordpress
• Edublog
• Mahara
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22. Open Education Resources
• SWAYAM-MOOC (1900 courses)
• SWAYAMPRABHA (32 DTH Channels)
• National Digital Library (4.3 crores text)
• e-Yantra (300 lab for experiment)
• FOSSEE (Free Open Source Software for Edn)
• Virtual lab (275 labs)
• E-gyankosh (open education universities)
• Gyan Darshan-TV (for distance learners)
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23. • Gyan Vani (Web radio)
• DIKSHA-platform for teachers
• Epathshala (free access to e-books, e-content)
• e-PG pathshala
• e-ShodhSindhu (collection of e-journals)
• Shodhganga (for research scholars)
• Shodh Shudhi (plagiarism software)
• SAKSHAT (platform for all educational news)
• NROER
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24. For effective Online Teaching
• Familiar with use of various digital devices and
applications.
• Use technology appropriately for learning,
teaching, assessment & feedback.
• Create and share e-content for related
subjects.
• Be prosumer (produce and consume) of e-
content
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25. Conclusion
• Online learning requires more than knowing
useful pedagogical techniques and familiarity
with technologies;
• It requires an understanding of how particular
technologies can provide support for
particular pedagogical strategies or
techniques.
• Additionally requires an understanding of how
technologies can support pedagogies for
specific subjects.
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