This document summarizes an online seminar on e-learning given by Dr. Virginie Aimard of the United Nations University. The seminar covered definitions of e-learning, trends in e-learning such as the shift from computer-based to web-based learning, dimensions of e-learning including pedagogical modalities and competency profiles, and questions to consider when developing an e-learning approach. Examples of open educational resources and blended learning structures were also provided.

1. UNU Online Seminar9 December 2010“E-learning: where to start?” Dr. Virginie Aimard ::::: The United Nations UniversityVice Rectorate in Europe

2. Introduction to e-learningWhat are we talking about? The 4 dimensions of e-learningIllustrations

3. Definition of e-learningUsing computer technologies for learning related purposes

4. E-learningWWWLearning related purposescommunication technologiesMaking connections Persons and ressources

5. E-learning trendsFrom computer- based training…CD-RomE-learning hypeMultimediaThe future?Content management…To web-based learningHey! I’m the 100 $ laptop!!!Virtual learning environments

6. The future of e-learning is … social/ networked learning

9. Integration of formal and informallearningDifferentmodalitiesDifferentcontexts and needshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/43539660@N02/4112023721

10. Askyourself the questions…Whatisyourcontext?What are yourneeds?Elearning … For whom? (target group) … Why? (purpose) … Startingfromwhere? (existingassets)

11. The 4 e-learning dimensions

16. OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCEShttp://www.wikieducator.org/http://www.merlot.org/merlot/index.htmhttp://openlearn.open.ac.uk/http://ocw.unu.edu/http://www.oercommons.org/http://ocw.mit.edu

18. Competence Profiles - eLearning Expertise1 person can cover 1 or several profiles

19. Networked Teacher, A. Couros: http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/344832591

20. The networkedstudenthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwM4ieFOotA

22. LMS Platform

23. Online Courses

24. Webinars

25. Learning Hub BlogInformal settingLunch timeOnce a month Sharing with colleagues – social media tools http://www.vie.unu.edu/learninghub

26. Wiki / Social networkInformal settingLunch timeOnce a month Sharing with colleagues – social media tools http://www.science-connect.net/?q=node/830b

28. The shift?

29. The shift?From a culture of teacher/expert centered knowledge Andlearning as a transmissive mechanism

30. The shift?

31. Changing Faces of E-LearningMaterials onlineLearning Management SystemsInformationPresentationCollaborationCommunicationE-PortfoliosWeblogsWiKisCommunitiesFrom Distribution…Ehlers 2008 Transmissive LearningExpansive Learning…to Collaboration and Reflection

32. Pedagogical Modalities for e-learningClassroom enrichedBlended learningFully onlineSelf-paced standaloneTeacher-paced courseTeacher-centredLearner centredThe Paradigm Shift autonomyControlCollaborative learningCommunity based learningSocial learning

33. E-Learning in UniversitiesConceptElementComponentVirtual LectureVirtual ConferenceFully onlineOnline EvaluationOnline TestVirtual Seminar Online CourseTelecoachingTeletutoringE-Moderation Adapted from University of Basel (CH)EvaluationOnline Group workOnline CommunicationOnline tutoring, coachingBlendedCommunication, Coop.Virtual LaboratoriesInteractive PracticeOnline MaterialsInformation SystemsSelf-StudyInteractive AssignmentsElectronic ScriptsenrichedPresentation SlidesInteractive, Dynamic, StaticVisualisation

34. If Blended Learning is a combination of the best of F2F with the best of eL…What are some of the things that might be best done as eL?What are some of the things that might be best done F2F? ??????

35. Blended Learning: StructureSeminar 2Seminar 1Self studyIntroductionSelf studyStructured infomration search (WebQuest)Group activity in a discussion forumPresentation of a group work in a virtual classroomLearning ProcessOnline phasesOnline phasesOnline phasesF2F session, teacher presents the courseF2F session, lecture and group workExam

37. …Now it is your turn to imagine your own e-learning!

38. Let’s connect!UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITYVice Rectorate In Europe (UNU-ViE)Dr. Virginie AimardBonn, GermanyE-Mail:aimard@vie.unu.eduCorporatewebsite:www.vie.unu.eduBlog:www.vie.unu.edu/learninghub

39. The Networked Teacher, by Alec Couros:http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/2922421696/Connectivism & Connective Knowledge:http://innovateonline.info/pdf/vol5_issue1/Places_to_Go-__Connectivism_&_Connective_Knowledge.pdfE-Stuff, Nancy White:http://www.flickr.com/photos/43539660@N02/4112023721/in/set-72157622823702616/Social Media Landscape, by FredCavazza:http://www.flickr.com/photos/fredcavazza/2564571564/