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Web-based Theological Distance Education. www.net-edu.org P.O. Box 284 7460 AG Rijssen (Netherlands) +31 (0)6-29332873 Rabobank 1269.30.619 KvK 09163429. Trends in higher education. Virtualization (use of internet technology) Lifelong learning
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Web-based Theological Distance Education www.net-edu.org P.O. Box 284 7460 AG Rijssen (Netherlands) +31 (0)6-29332873 Rabobank 1269.30.619 KvK 09163429
Trends in higher education • Virtualization (use of internet technology) • Lifelong learning • Personalization & Flexibility • Competence-based learning • Globalization (partnerships, contents brokers, virtual universities, new markets & research)
Our Objectives To promote internationally oriented (long-distance) theological education This also includes: • Sharing knowledge and experience with NET participants regarding digital distance learning. • Contributing towards the transmission of the Christian faith and the spiritual legacy. • Advancing the global cooperation between missionary and theological educational institutes.
Our positioning: Theological Institutes Technology LMS & Web 2.0 Communities of Practice Missionary organizations
Four products: NET offers educational technology (LMS and others) through which long-distance education can be provided, and local as well as international communities of practice can be formed NET gives advices and offers customized training for implementing distance learning and its effects on your organization NET initiates, coordinates and financially supports international projects on the design and development of digital educational learning materials NET aims to start with the development of a database containing a detailed oversight of global learning opportunities in theology
It’s Learning Virtual learning management system Communication and collaboration Integrated video & audio applications Educator Focus on educational logistics Design tool for flexible educational catalog Individual study paths and assessments Web-based Technology
Distance Learning Blended Learning Digital Learning Learning Support Learning Information Learning & web use Self-study and testing Assignments and collaboration Lectures and resources Communication and mentoring Publication and organization
Flexibility: learner choice… • Related to time • Course, assignments and assessment dates • Tempo of studying • Related to content • Topics and sequence of course parts • Types and orientation (T/P) of key learning materials • Related to instruction • Social organization (F2F, group, individual) • Learning resources and language • Related to logistics • Time and location of contacts • Technology for communication and support
Implementation of Technology: 4-E model Environment 2 Environment 1 Success Educational Effectiveness Ease of use Engagement 3-E vector sum Collis and Moonen, 2001
Pedagogy: making the U-turn III IV Less flexibility More flexibility I II Primarily Acquisition Primarily Contribution Collis and Moonen, 2001
Transformation Model Course Execution Capacitación del alumno y personalización Protocolo de Comunicación Relación entre entorno virtual y reuniones Course Structure Componentes por tema, feedback, reuniones, capítulos AIME: atractiva, interacción, motivación evaluación (FS) Aprendizaje Combinada (min. 2 reuniones) Course Preparation Información general consistente & uniforme Pedagogía & papeles del alumno y del profesor Introducción: tema, alumnos, profesor Basic Conditions Apoyo Directiva (visión, prioridad, recursos) Infraestructura (Internet, hardware, software) Capacitación profesional
Whom do we serve? Theological and missionary organizations that: • Provide Biblical Reformed Evangelical education or local initiatives for that. • Have limited financial means and possibilities. • Accept technology as a challenge to expand their own curriculum in quality and quantity. • Demonstrate commitment to the necessity of global theological support.
Summarized: Bridging Theology and Technology Innovating Theology by Technology Extending Theology towards new Areas www.net-edu.org P.O. Box 284 7460 AG Rijssen (Netherlands) +31 (0)6-29332873 Rabobank 1269.30.619 KvK 09163429