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E-Learning. The Future is Anytime, Anyplace, and Fun!!. A look inside the world of e-learning. Versatile Effective Economical A valuable process A new learning preference Just-in-time learning (Collins, 2011). When and why?. Orientation and acculturation Credit course offerings
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E-Learning The Future is Anytime, Anyplace, and Fun!!
A look inside the world of e-learning • Versatile • Effective • Economical • A valuable process • A new learning preference • Just-in-time learning (Collins, 2011) Cathy Hansen
When and why? • Orientation and acculturation • Credit course offerings • Remediation, reinforcement • Career and educational advancement • High-value, low-cost • Opportunities for dialogue with colleagues across space and time Cathy Hansen
Building the Program • Organizational Information • Planning Committee • Identify goals and learning outcomes • Organizational Readiness (Collins, 2011; Halstead & Billings, 2012) Cathy Hansen
Establish Learner Outcomes Cathy Hansen
Implement the Process • Encourage contact between learners and faculty • Develop reciprocity and cooperation among learners • Encourage active learning • Give prompt feedback • Emphasize time on task • Communicate high expectations • Respect diverse talents and ways of learning Cathy Hansen
Evaluation • Used to determine if outcomes are met • May want a systematic evaluation plan • Evaluate all aspects of program delivery • Compare with traditional land based programs Cathy Hansen
Active Learning Tools • Animated Video: Go!animate.com (Dreon, 2013) • Applying Principles for Good Practice to Online Learning • Podcasts (Kidd, 2012) – An audio file • Allows playing on MP3 or Windows Media Player (WMP) • Downloaded from the internet • Produced using Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed • Listener subscribes to a series of recordings Play me! Cathy Hansen
Overview of Online Learning Supplemental Reference Material: Overview of Online Learning in Educational Setting Cathy Hansen
References • GoAnimate for Schools. (2013, March 2). Retrieved from Go!Animate: http://goanimate.com/ • Azli, N. A., Lateh, H., Mokhtar, K. S., & Saleh, M. N. (2009). Online learning modules for distance education. Malaysian Journal of Distance Education, 11(2), 77-84. • Boland, D. L. (2012). Developing curriculum: Frameworks, outcomes, and competencies. In D. M. Billings, & J. A. Halstead, Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty (4th ed., pp. 138-159). St. Louis: Elsevier. • Chickering, A. W., & Gamson, Z. F. (1987). Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education. Retrieved from UNC Charlotte: Center for Teaching & Learning: http://teaching.uncc.edu/articles-books/best-practice-articles/instructional-methods/7-principles • Collins, P. T. (2011, December). An insider's view to meeting the challenges of blended learning solutions. American Society for Training & Development, 56-61. • Dreon, O. (2013, February 25). Applying the Seven Principles for Good Practice to the Online Classroom. Retrieved from Faculty Focus: Focused on Today's Higher Education Professional: http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/applying-the-seven-principles-for-good-practice-to-the-online-classroom • Halstead, J. A., & Billings, D. M. (2012). Teaching and learning in online learning communities. In D. M. Billings, & J. A. Halstead, Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty (4th ed., pp. 401-421). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. • Kidd, W. (2012). Utilising podcasts for learning and teaching: A review and ways forward for e-Learning cultures. Management in Education, 26(2), 52-57. doi:10.1177/0892020612438031 • Maddix, M. A. (2010, Spring). Online learning communities: The heart of online learning. Common Ground Journal, 7(2), 10-15. Retrieved from www.commongroundjournal.org • Morris, T. (2011, August 24). eLearning: Engaging students in an online environment. Retrieved from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrrzTSp60RI • Nagel, S. L., Maniam, B., & Leavell, H. (2011). Pros and cons of online education for educators and students. International Journal of Business Research, 11(6), 136-142. • Nemanich, L., Banks, M., & Vera, D. (2009). Enhancing knowledge transfer in classroom vs. online settings: The interplay among instructor, student, content, and context. Decision Science Journal of Innovative Education, 7(1), 123-148. Cathy Hansen