Designing and Delivering E-Learning [Technology Enhanced Learning]
Dr Andy Clegg
Learning Outcomes § To define e-learning and iden.fy the advantage it
affords approaches to learning
§ To cri.cally evaluate the opportuni.es and
challenges when designing and delivering e-learning
§ To cri.cally reflect on the ways in which e-learning
can enhance pedagogy
§ To iden.fy and evaluate a range of indica.ve tools
that can be used to support e-learning
§ To design an e-learning ac.vity
Defining E-Learning‌
Defining E-Learning Ac9vity 1: • What is e-learning? • What are the advantages afforded by elearning
Defining E-Learning
‘e-learning exploits interac.ve technologies and communica.on systems to improve the learning experience. It has the poten.al to transform the way we teach and learn across the board. It can raise standards, and widen par.cipa.on in lifelong learning. It cannot replace teachers and lecturers, but alongside exis.ng methods it can enhance the quality and reach of their teaching’ [Towards a Unified e-Learning Strategy, DfES 2003]
Defining E-Learning
‘e-learning is fundamentally about learning and not about technology. Strategic development of e-learning should be based on the needs and demands of learners and the quality of their educa.onal experience’ [Joint SFEFC/SHEFC e-Learning Group: Final Report 2003]
Defining E-Learning
‘e-learning is fundamentally about learning and not about technology. Strategic development of e-learning should be based on the needs and demands of learners and the quality of their educa.onal experience’ [Joint SFEFC/SHEFC e-Learning Group: Final Report 2003]
Defining E-Learning
‘e-learning can cover a spectrum of ac.vi.es from suppor.ng learning, to blended learning (the combina.on of tradi.onal and e-learning prac.ces), to learning that is delivered en.rely online. Whatever the technology, however, learning is the vital element. e-Learning is no longer simply associated with distance or remote learning, but forms part of a conscious choice of the best and most appropriate ways of promo.ng eec.ve learning’ [JISC, 2004]
Defining E-Learning
‘e-learning can cover a spectrum of ac.vi.es from suppor.ng learning, to blended learning (the combina.on of tradi.onal and e-learning prac.ces), to learning that is delivered en.rely online. Whatever the technology, however, learning is the vital element. e-Learning is no longer simply associated with distance or remote learning, but forms part of a conscious choice of the best and most appropriate ways of promo.ng eec.ve learning’ [JISC, 2004]
Defining E-Learning
‘e-learning can cover a spectrum of ac.vi.es from suppor.ng learning, to blended learning (the combina.on of tradi.onal and e-learning prac.ces), to learning that is delivered en.rely online. Whatever the technology, Is the use of technology however, learning is the vital element. e-Learning is no fit for purpose? longer simply associated with distance or remote learning, but forms part of a conscious choice of the best and most appropriate ways of promo.ng effec.ve learning.’ [JISC, 2004]
Benefits of E-Learning Key areas: Connec9vity – access to informa.on Flexibility – learning can take place any .me, any place Interac9vity – e-learning and provide the basis for greater
levels of engagement Collabora9on – use of discussion tools can support
collabora.ve learning beyond the classroom Extended Opportuni9es – e-content can reinforce and
extend classroom-based learning Mo9va9on – mul.media resources can make learning fun
Benefits of E-Learning Key areas: Monitoring and evalua9on – systems can track progression
and aLainment and provide feedback Cost effec9ve – more effec.ve use of resources Speed – e-learning allows for students to progress at a speed
appropriate for them and to review materials Immediacy – resources can be updated quickly and in real-
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Approaches to E-Learning‌
Defining of E-Learning Ac9vity 2: • What are the key considera.ons when designing and implemen.ng e-learning? • Think about the following: • Need / Pedagogy / Resources / Crea?on / Evalua?on
Approaches to E-Learning Need
Pedagogy
Resources
CreaOon
Workload
Learning objecOves
Hardware/ soYware
Licences
Student management
Assessment criteria
Resources
Infrastructure
Staffing
Support/ staffing
FormaOve assessment
EvaluaOon Feedback: staff/students/ delegates
Shared learning
Knowledge acquisiOon
Student profile
[eLan – eLearning Advisors Network, University of Bristol, 2011]
Approaches to E-Learning
Engage learners in the learning process
Encourage independent learning skills
Develop learners’ skills and knowledge
MoOvate further learning
Approaches to E-Learning
Engage learners in the learning process
Develop learners’ skills and knowledge
Encourage independent learning skills
Resources Support Mode
MoOvate further learning
Context
E-Learning and Flexible Learning
E-Learning and Flexible Learning
E-Learning Modalities
[Naidu, 2006]
Individualised self-paced elearning online
Individualised self-paced elearning oine
Group-based elearning synchronously
Group-based elearning asynchronously
Defining E-Learning Ac9vity 3: •  How does e-learning enhance my prac.ce?
Enhancing Practice Build and test theories Solve problems Share and discuss Apply concepts and skills Visual and present concepts Assessment and for learning
E-Learning – Understanding Practice
E-Learning – Understanding Practice
E-Learning – Understanding Practice
E-Learning – Learning Activities
E-Learning – Learning Activities
E-Learning – Learning Activities
Tools for E-Learning…
Tools for E-Learning
Tools for E-Learning
Tools for E-Learning
Tools for E-Learning
Tools for E-Learning
Tools for E-Learning
Tools for E-Learning
Tools for E-Learning
Tools for E-Learning
Tools for E-Learning
Tools for E-Learning
Tools for E-Learning
Tools for E-Learning
Planning an activity‌
Tools for E-Learning Ac9vity 4: • Plan your own e-learning ac.vity
Summary By the end of this session, you should be able to: § Define e-learning and discuss the advantage it affords
approaches to learning
§ Cri.cally evaluate the opportuni.es and challenges
when developing and embedding e-learning
§ Cri.cally reflect on the ways in which e-learning can
enhance pedagogy
§ Iden.fy and evaluate a range of indica.ve tools that can
be used to support e-learning
§ Design an e-learning ac.vity