Session 3 introduced and examined e-learning trends in H.E., the focus now is on e-learning practices. The traditional learning environment consisted of classroom teaching with focus on the subject matter and subsequent assessment. However, the changing landscape of H.E. as well as the shift towards student centered learning has brought about the need for virtual learning environment. Few pointers to consider when working on Learning Environment Design (LED) include:
- Who is the intended learner?
- What is the learning goal?
- What technology or other resources will be implemented into the environment, and how do we use them effectively to achieve the learning goal?
- What should the role of the teacher be in this environment? (Teacher as expert? Facilitator? Moderator?)
- What is the role of the learner? (Solo? Collaborator? Peer teacher?)
- How do we keep the learner motivated and engaged in this environment?
- How can we tell that learning occurred?
Keeping the above in perspective I was able to design my microLED given below that can also be found on Youtube.
For the e-learning case study, Team Jonassen has chosen the topic ' Evaluation of learning and teaching technologies at U.S.P. Each member is focusing on a specific technology used in L&T and my research would be be on Mahara e-portfolio. Most importantly, the individual paper would focus on the history, and the impact of the technology on teaching and research at U.S.P. The paper is currently a work in progress, do make sure to visit my blog for further updates.
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